ICANN has announced the date for Reveal Day and subsequent milestones in the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round. Reveal Day, or the day on which ICANN publishes the list of new gTLD applications proceeding through the program, is scheduled for 7 October 2026, while future milestones will occur throughout the rest of 2026 and into 2027. Click to learn more.

ICANN published the IDN Implementation and UA Adoption Report 2026, which provides an overview of progress toward a more multilingual and inclusive Internet through Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) and Universal Acceptance (UA). The report covers the progress of UA and necessary work in the area, as well as developments in IDN policy and implementation. Click to learn more.

ICANN published the Guidelines for Advancing Universal Acceptance Adoption, developed by the Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group (UA EWG). Established in August 2025, the UA EWG is tasked with developing guidelines to guide ICANN's work in advancing UA adoption based on the scope defined in its charter. Click to learn more.

ICANN is preparing to update the Root Zone Key Signing Key (KSK), an important security measure that helps protect the Domain Name System (DNS). Most Internet users will not notice the change, but operators of DNSSEC-validating systems should make sure their systems are ready. Click to visit ICANN's dedicated KSK Rollover page for more information.