Welcome to a Whole New World
Why You Need to Attend NamesCon
NamesCon is the #1 event for the domain name industry. We connect domain name investors with the forces that advance this important area of the tech world. There’s a lot of hype around digital assets, and at NamesCon you’ll cut straight to the genuinely valuable insights.
At NamesCon you’ll meet
- Registries
- Registrars
- Service Providers
- Brokers
- IP lawyers & brand protection
- Governing bodies
- Investors
- Brands & Startups
Join us to discover
- How domain names work
- How value is created in digital space
- How the right domain name can spell success for a business or brand
- How to build a career with digital assets
- How AI is impacting your domaining career
- How to make sense of emerging namespaces like Web3
- How domaining fits into the larger world of digital services
Each year, hundreds of newcomers are welcomed by the friendly NamesCon community, where everyone understands that a well-informed and ethical industry is a healthy industry.
NamesCon Global takes over the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, right in the heart of America’s most exciting tech hotspot to bring this community together to connect, learn, and celebrate. Advancing your career in tech has never felt more like a vacation!
First Agenda Highlights
55% Registration Discount
Final Phase pricing starts at $549 until May 3, 2024!
Meet the First Speakers
In Person – In Austin
Andrew Miller
Managing Director
Hilco Digital Assets
Paul Mockapetris
Inventor DNS & Chief Scientist
Threatstop
Matt Mullenweg
Founder and CEO
Automattic
Andrew Rosener
CEO
MediaOptions.com
Darpan Munjal
Founder & CEO
Squadhelp.com
Ron Jackson
Editor & Publisher
DNJournal.com
Matt Overman
Chief Revenue Officer
Identity Digital
Todd Henderson
Senior Partner
Defining.com
Ben Gabler
CEO
Rocket.net
Christian Dawson
Executive Director
i2Coalition
Larry Fischer
Director
GetYourDomain.com
Andrew Allemann
Publisher
Domain Name Wire
Art Malkov
Co-Founder
Lever.io
Chad Folkening
Leader
eCorp
Alison Simpson
Corporate Domain Services
Defining.com
Abigail Harris
Vice President
DomainGems.com
Ammar Kubba
Principal
afterTHOUGHT, Inc.
Elie Eweka
Author & Investor
Namevase
Shane Cultra
Founder
UpHoney.com / DSAD.com
Sessions to Expect at NamesCon
How to Value Domain Names Step-by-Step
This is Domaining 101: learning the key characteristics that define a domain name, use them to find relevant, recent, and retail-priced comparable sales, and know how to value domain names in the wholesale and retail markets. Increasing your valuation accuracy sets you up to make better decisions in both buying and selling domain names.
Monetizing Web Traffic
The latest insights on how to profit from the traffic hitting your domain. This expert panel brings together the masters of traffic, who will help you take advantage of the dynamics shaping this cornerstone of domain investing.
Real Numbers!
The domaining industry is notorious for holding its cards close to the vest—real numbers can be rare. At NamesCon, though, the biggest deal-makers in the business give attendees a rare glimpse at what drives their decision-making. But you have to be in the room when it happens!
Alternative Digital Assets
Building a future-proof career means diversifying your potfolio to include not only what buyers want today, but what they will want tomorrow. From fractional ownership to adult domain names; Web3 to fantasy sports (!!!), there are more digital asset types than most investors realize. Set yourself up for success at NamesCon!
Blockchain Domains
Learn how domain names work on the blockchain as this keystone of emerging internet technology evolves. Getting a handle on how namespaces work on the blockchain will give you a whole new set of tools for building your business.
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