From June 9–12, 2025, several geoTLD operators participated in the ICANN 83 Policy Forum in Prague. During the week, the GeoTLD Group held a meeting to discuss ongoing priorities for its community.

Highlights included:

  • A discussion with ICANN on the draft Applicant Guidebook and concerns over the proposed process for new geoTLD applications.

  • An update on NIS-2 implementation across EU member states.

  • Launch of the geoTLD SEO research, led by .cat, exploring domain visibility in search engines.

  • News from the GeoTLD Universal Acceptance Local Initiative, promoting full digital inclusion for all scripts and languages.

 Watch the full session hereZoom recording / Audio recording 

Geotld Group