ICANN's New gTLD Program team is scheduled to provide an update on the status of the 2026 Round during ICANN87 Prep Week. The session, New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Update, is scheduled for 7 October at 00:30 Bali time (WITA, UTC+8)—6 October at 16:30 UTC—and is listed for one hour in Prep 1.
According to the session listing, the team will discuss the round's status and what participants can expect on the topic at ICANN87. Marika Konings is listed as session leader. The event is scheduled with hybrid attendance and interpretation in English, French, and Spanish.