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Inside the World of Global Internet Governance: The Internet’s governance ecosystem brings together diverse stakeholders, each contributing to the stability, security, and interoperability of the global network. This session explores the groups involved, the areas of the Internet they influence, and the pathways for participation in this complex network of organizations. More specifically, attendees will gain knowledge of how the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) coordinates a critical part of the Internet’s logical layer, most notably domain names and IP addresses as well as how ICANN facilitates the policy development processes that support its technical mission. Attendees will learn about and be able to ask questions regarding ICANN’s Newcomer opportunities and avenues for participation.