Official Meeting Dates: 12 - 15 June 2023

Prep Week (Online Only): 30 May - 1 June 2023

Venue:  Marriott Marquis Washington D.C.
901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States

In person attendees must REGISTER by 7 June 2023. Virtual registration will remain available through 15 June 2023.




International Visitors - General Information

Official Language

English

Time Zone

All sessions will be conducted during regular working hours in Washington D.C., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT / UTC-4).

Average Weather in June

85°F / 54°F (29°C / 12°C)

Currency

$ U.S. Dollar (USD)

Health and Safety

A 24/7 Health and Safety Center (HSC) will be available on site to assist with any safety, security, or health concerns during the event.

Local Emergencies: Ambulance / Fire / Police: 911

International Call Code

+1

Cultural Considerations

When visiting any host country, it is the responsibility of each traveler to learn about visa requirements and stay informed about all information specific to any ICANN meeting location. Check with your local government bureau responsible for international travel for additional information on cultural considerations and local laws that may be different from your country or region of residence.

Many government bureaus responsible for international travel information publish traveler checklists (example here).

Resources


Travel

As with all international travel, travelers have a responsibility to understand the entry and exit requirements of their travel and determine if they can meet those requirements before committing to the travel.

Travelers may review specific travel requirements by visiting https://apply.joinsherpa.com/map or their local government international traveler websites.

Other Resources:

To request an invitation letter for visa applications, please REGISTER for the meeting.

Washington D.C. Area Airports [DCA / IAD / BWI]

Three major airports serve the DC area:

Transportation

Taxis and rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are available for transportation from all area airports.

Transportation Around the City / Private Car Services


Official Hotels

ICANN negotiates the best available rate to provide affordable housing options for all attendees. Rates are subject to availability and booking deadlines. Please confirm deposit and cancellation policies directly with the hotel prior to booking.



Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C.

901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
ACCESSIBLE HOTEL
Please call Marriott Marquis reservations at 855-824-4281 for best available rates.

Marriott Marquis Washington, DC is designed for the global traveler. Located within walking distance from historic local attractions, and exciting nightlife, uncover accommodations that are thoughtfully dynamic. Our Lobby captures depth with a stunning sun filled white marble Atrium featuring a custom 55-foot sculpture. Rest in guestrooms and suites with modern features and amenities. Nightlife isn’t far, dine in on-site restaurants and bars, including The Dignitary, a D.C. hot spot, our trendy Lobby Lounge, and Anthem, our retro diner.
   View Map   |   Hotel Website




Last Updated: 12 April 2023

ICANN org will continue to monitor governmental and public health guidelines closely, including all updates from the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the regional governments of this event location. We are also working closely with the local government officials, and our hotel and venue partners supporting the event.

The following is a general overview of what to expect on-site during the meeting.

ICANN org will implement a comprehensive plan to ensure a safe and productive meeting, which includes:

  • All attendees will be required to attest (while registering to attend) that on/before 12 June 2023 that they will be fully vaccinated and up to date against COVID-19, which, in most cases, includes booster shot(s).
  • Mask wearing while indoors is strongly recommended.
  • Contact tracing measures (badge scanning).
  • Enhanced venue cleaning and contact safety measures.
  • Enhanced food service handling and safety for catered services.
  • Attendee acknowledgement to agree to the outlined health and safety measures.

ICANN will continue the three-color lanyard system (red, yellow, and green) to allow in-person attendees to visually express their comfort level when it comes to socializing with fellow attendees.

More details on health and safety measures are outlined below and will be updated as information becomes available.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes. All in-person attendees, regardless of age, at ICANN77 in Washington D.C. are required to be fully vaccinated and up to date against COVID-19 which, in most cases, includes booster shot(s).

An attendee is considered fully vaccinated 14 days after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or 14 days after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson). Remaining up to date on vaccinations after the primary series means receipt of available boosters or additional doses taken at recommended intervals. Mixed vaccines will also be accepted (e.g., one dose of Moderna and one dose of Pfizer).

Instead of being required to visually show proof of vaccination during badge pickup, all in-person participants will be required to attest/declare (at the time of registration) that they will be in compliance with the vaccination requirements outlined above on/before 12 June 2023.

ICANN will accept WHO-approved vaccines. The list of accepted COVID-19 vaccines (as of 31 March 2023) is as follows:

  • Johnson & Johnson/Janssen (Jcovden)
  • Moderna (Spikevax)
  • Novavax (Nuvaxovid)
  • Oxford/AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria)
  • Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty)
  • Sinopharm (Covilo)
  • Sinovac (Coronavac)
  • CanSino (Convidecia)
  • Bharat Biotech (Covaxin)
  • Serum Institute of India, Oxford/AstraZeneca formulation (Covishield)
  • Serum Institute of India, Novavax formulation (Covovax)

A mix of two of the above vaccines (e.g., one dose of Moderna and one dose of Pfizer vaccines) will also be accepted.

Instead of being required to visually show proof of vaccination during badge pickup, all in-person participants will be required to attest (at the time of registration) that they will be in compliance with the vaccination requirements outlined above on/before 12 June 2023.

All in-person attendees, regardless of age, at ICANN77 in Washington D.C. are required to be fully vaccinated and up-to-date against COVID-19 which, in most cases, includes booster shot(s).

An attendee is considered fully vaccinated 14 days after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or 14 days after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson). Remaining up to date on vaccinations after the primary series means receipt of available boosters or additional doses taken at recommended intervals. Mixed vaccines will also be accepted (e.g., one dose of Moderna and one dose of Pfizer).

Note: Proof of a negative COVID-19 test, proof of antibodies, or proof of recovery from COVID-19 will not be accepted as a substitute for attesting that you are up-to-date with vaccination against COVID-19.

No, proof of a negative COVID-19 test, proof of antibodies, or proof of recovery from COVID-19 will not be accepted as a substitute for attesting that you are up-to-date with vaccination against COVID-19.

Current guidance states that requiring all attendees be up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations is an effective way of reducing the risk of transmission among large groups. Studies of those who have received a full vaccination course, including booster shots, demonstrate that the risk of carrying and transmitting the disease is vastly reduced.

No, we are unable to make any exceptions to the requirement that attendees be fully vaccinated and up to date against COVID-19. ICANN77 delegates are making their decision to attend based in part on an expectation that all who attend are held to the same health and safety requirements. Holding everyone to the same standard is an important part of ICANN’s commitment to its attendees. ICANN is committed to providing the best possible hybrid meeting with a continued focus on ensuring an equal and engaging experience for the virtual participants for ICANN77.

No. There will be no onsite registration facilities this year so you must register in advance.

In-person, advance registration will close on 7 June 2023. After that point in time, only virtual participation will be open for continued registration. Walk-up and late registrations will not be accepted after the in-person advance registration closes. All walk-up and late registered attendees will only have access to virtual participation.

Mask wearing is a personal decision, but in order to protect all our attendees, ICANN org recommends wearing a mask in all indoor public areas and meeting rooms.

However, ICANN reserves the right to shift this policy back to masks being required if the situation prior to the meeting or during the meeting deems it necessary to curb an outbreak or reduce the overall risk to delegates.

Anyone testing positive with COVID-19 is expected to not enter the Marriott Marquis Washington D.C. meeting spaces.

The latest local COVID-19 guidance for Washington, D.C. can be found here. ICANN recommends that anyone with COVID-19 symptoms and/or who tests positive for COVID-19 self-isolate at home, in a hotel or any other accommodation of their choice with the premise owner’s permission. All costs incurred should be covered by their travel and health insurance or borne by the travelers.

Attendees who test positive for COVID-19 during or up to 5 days after the meeting, should contact ICANN’s Health and Safety Center at the email address that will be provided on the attendee’s badge.

ICANN encourages anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 during ICANN77 to make outreach to those with whom they may have been in close proximity prior to testing positive. Anyone testing positive with COVID-19 is expected to not enter the Marriott Marquis Washington D.C. meeting space. If you are feeling unwell or have illness-related symptoms, please utilize virtual participation from your hotel room. ICANN’s Health & Safety Center (HSC) remains available to all ICANN attendees as a resource.

ICANN is pleased to continue welcoming community members back to ICANN’s in-person public meetings. While electing to attend a meeting in person has always been a personal risk assessment and choice, returning to travel and meetings in the COVID-19 landscape make these personal risk assessments even more important, including acceptance of personal responsibility for taking those risks. ICANN’s health and safety measures ask all attendees to observe precautions intended to reduce the possibility of spread of COVID-19. ICANN provides the Health and Safety Center, which is available for initial assistance with illness.

Yes. ICANN will have an onsite Health and Safety Center at ICANN77 to support attendees who might become ill or hurt. The Health and Safety Center is available to all registered onsite attendees. If you are feeling unwell or have illness-related symptoms, please utilize virtual participation from your hotel room. Attendees who feel unwell during the meeting are encouraged to contact ICANN’s Health and Safety Center at the email address or phone number that will be provided on the attendee’s badge.

ICANN will be providing the Health and Safety Center in the meeting venue, as usual, which will provide diagnostic rapid antigen testing as needed/appropriate. If you are feeling unwell or have illness-related symptoms, please utilize virtual participation from your hotel room. Attendees who feel unwell during the meeting are encouraged to contact ICANN’s Health and Safety Center at the email address or phone number that will be provided on the attendee’s badge.

As a condition of accepting travel funding, you will need to sign the terms of participation, including committing to follow all relevant guidelines, standards and policies, as well as agreeing to abide by ICANN’s health and safety protocols in place for the ICANN77 Community Forum. ICANN will continue to evaluate and expand our health and safety protocols as medical recommendations evolve, and reserves the right to change this up to and including the time during the meeting. We will update you in accordance so you know what to expect when you arrive in Washington D.C.

Learn more about Marriott Marquis Washington D.C.'s health and safety practices here.

ICANN org has modified several aspects of the arrival process with the return to hybrid meetings. All in-person attendees must be pre-registered by 7 June 2023 and show their registration confirmation email (requires a QR code) and government issued photo identification to receive an ICANN77 attendee badge.

To help reduce the queues, all attendees will be required to present their in-person registration confirmation emails (digital or printed), which will be scanned for entry. We will not provide kiosks to self check-in as previously available at meetings. There will not be any onsite registration available. Accompanying persons and family members will not be permitted into the meeting space unless they are also registered as in-person attendees, and must meet the entry requirements including being fully vaccinated.

ICANN will continue using the 3-color lanyard system (red, yellow, and green) to allow in-person attendees to visually express their comfort level when it comes to socializing with fellow attendees:

RED LANYARDS: NO CONTACT / I’m keeping my physical distance
*Desire extreme physical distancing and precautions.

YELLOW LANYARDS: ELBOWS ONLY / I’m still being cautious
*Desire some caution and respect physical distance with others.

GREEN LANYARDS: HIGH-FIVES & HANDSHAKES / I’m ok with shorter distance
*Fine with more relaxed behaviors followed by frequent hand washing and sanitizing.

Badge Pickup Station hours:

  • Sunday, 11 June 8:30 – 16:00 (Early Check-in)
  • Monday, 12 June 8:00 – 17:00
  • Tuesday, 13 June 8:00 – 17:00
  • Wednesday, 14 June 8:00 – 17:00
  • Thursday, 15 June 8:00 – 13:00

ICANN will conduct entrance scans of all attendee badges upon entry to ICANN77. The primary purpose is to enable email notifications to attendees of potential exposure to a confirmed positive COVID-19 case.

Contact tracing will be implemented with digital badge scanners when entering the ICANN77 meeting space. Ushers will quickly scan a QR code printed on all attendee badges upon entry to the ICANN77 venue.

The printed badge QR code does not contain any personally identifiable information, and is a random generated identifier (ID) for each attendee. This ID can only be linked by ICANN org to a registration record for a COVID-19 notification report, which will allow ICANN to notify all on-site participants of potential exposures to COVID-19. Badge scanning upon entry is mandatory for all in-person attendees. Contact tracing will not be conducted for virtual participants.

We will use your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and as explained in this FAQ.

TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON D.C., United States

As with all international travel, all travelers have a responsibility to understand the entry and exit requirements of their travel and determine if they can meet those requirements before committing to the travel. Travelers may review specific travel requirements by visiting https://apply.joinsherpa.com/map or their local government international traveler websites.

To see travel requirements to enter the United States based on your location, visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wizard.html.

Countries that may not require a visa for entry: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visa-waiver-program.html.

COVID-19 vaccination requirements for entry: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies/covid-19-faqs-for-travel-to-the-us-information.html.

Please find up-to-date information for entry into the United States here.

Please check with your airline and the United States government visa website and COVID-19 Vaccination documentation requirements.

ICANN will not be providing shuttles or ground transportation from the three major airports in the Washington, D.C. region: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (airport code: DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (airport code: IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (airport code: BWI). However, there are many transportation options available, as noted here.

ICANN will communicate additional information and details directly to Funded Travelers during the onboarding process for ICANN77.

Invitation letters are provided as part of the registration process. Please register here.

Please check back on this page often, especially as we get closer to the event, to learn more about the schedule posting and any event updates.

There are many local COVID-19 Testing centers within the Washington D.C. area and nearby the Marriott Marquis Washington D.C.

This page contains information from third-party websites that are not under the control of ICANN. Sources include both private and government websites. Any information included on this page that is not directly related to ICANN or its operations is for informational purposes only and has not been verified or reviewed by the ICANN organization.