On 11 April the IAOC announced that it was considering asking for gender information during the IETF meeting registration process starting with IETF 87, and asked for the community to provide feedback by 17 April as the IAOC planned to make a decision on 18 April. The data is being gathered to benchmark and track gender participation at IETF meetings currently, over time, and to inform IETF diversity initiatives should any be undertaken. The IAOC appreciates the feedback provided directly and the thoughtful discussion on the list. After considering the feedback from the community and counsel, the IAOC approved the collection of gender data on the IETF meeting registration form. A question about gender will be added to the registration form starting with the Berlin meeting (IETF 87). Answering the gender question will of course be optional and the gender data will not be associated with individual registration records and only retained and reported in aggregate form. Thanks again for your input. Bob Hinden Chair