Webinars and Presentations

ICANN Webinar Series Europe: An Evolution for Domain Names: the Next Round of new gTLDs

Description: There are many steps in the preparation to open the next round of new generic top-level domains. Even as the final details fall into place, potential applicants are exploring their options. What new use cases will arise, and what interesting names will we see "after the dot"?
In this webinar, domain sector experts will share their visions and thoughts about the New gTLD Programme, whilst ICANN staff will explain what global outreach efforts are underway. The discussion will be led by ICANN's Vice President for Europe, Chris Mondini. Please bring your questions and ideas to this interactive session!

Progress on IDN Related Projects for the new gTLD Program: Next Round

Description: This session will provide an update on the ongoing IDN projects related to the New gTLD Program: Next Round. Topics include Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGR), String Similarity Review, IDN-related aspects of the RSP Evaluation Program, and the LGR Tool.

gNSO: RySG - The Potential of new TLDs: Challenges and Opportunities

Description: With a new TLD application round on the horizon, this panel dives into the unique paths, models, and challenges of launching and scaling different types of TLD registries. From single TLD operators to multi-TLD portfolios, panelists representing open, niche, restricted, brand-specific, geographic, and IDN TLDs will share real-world insights on overcoming obstacles and seizing opportunities in the TLD landscape. Discover how these varying business models influence competition, innovation, and choice for internet users, and learn what's next for new TLDs. Moderated by Andrew Allemann of DomainNameWire.com, this discussion offers a dynamic look at the future of TLDs and the evolving digital ecosystem.

New gTLD Program-Next Round Policy Implementation Status Update

Description: This session will provide an update on New gTLD Program: Next Round implementation work. The interactive discussion will cover the Applicant Guidebook, Applicant Support Program, Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program, and the outreach and engagement efforts that support them.

New gTLD Program-Next Round Policy Implementation Status Update

Description: In this interactive session, the New gTLD Program: Next Round team will provide the community with a status update on the implementation of the program since ICANN79. Among other topics, the session will update participants on the ongoing work of the Applicant Support Program (ASP) and Registry Service Provider (RSP) teams.

Contracted Parties Summit: Improving access to the DNS Industry, Applicant Support, and the new gTLD Round

Description: This session aims to show how the new gTLDs program has evolved, its results and how the community can ensure that the next round can be improved regarding applications and the reduction of the number of cancellations after a few years. We expect to have community feedback and begin working on practical use cases for new gTLDs that go from brand protection to brand projection, helping both ICANN and applicants to show how a brand gTLD can be useful for different companies.

Contracted Parties Summit: Technical and Security-focused areas of dotBrands

Description: This session will provide an inside look at the inception, development, and implementation of the recent cloud.microsoft initiative. Sharing how the Microsoft 365 team is leveraging the unique value of a dotBrand domain name to solve some painful business challenges while raising the bar of consumer promises around security, trust, and quality. Discussion along with Q&A will follow, facilitated by Crews Gore and other members of the .Brand Registry Group on technical and security issues which can be addressed via a dot brand TLD.