May 31 – June 3, 2023 in Austin, Texas
Registration for NamesCon Global 2023
is officially open!
750+
Participants
510+
Investors
70+
Nationalities
30+
Experts Sessions
4
Days
We’re Building Even Bigger
NamesCon is the #1 event for the domain name industry, where the domaining world gathers to move forward. We’re building on the momentum of NamesCon Global 2022, where this dynamic community reconnected in person after nearly three years of remote events. We’ve combined everything we’ve learned since the pandemic to augment how we deliver a face-to-face experience.
First Look at the
NamesCon Agenda
The Deals that Matter
Catch a conversation with Leanne McMahon, domain investor and founder of domain sales analysis site Crunch.id, which shares details and stats on the domain name sales that matter. She will be joined in conversation by Ron Jackson of DNJournal. If you want straightforward insights into what works and what doesn’t in forming a built-to-last domaining career, then you can’t afford to miss this session!
#DomainSales #PortfolioStrategy #DomainIndustryStats #DomainInvestor
The Future is Now: Position Your Portfolio to Meet Emerging Trends
Discover innovative ways for finding the best possible domain names to acquire in order to achieve brand dominance and a digital identity that stands out from the crowd. You’ll also learn how to price your hand-registered domain names in order to increase your sell-through rate. Experts Alex Verdea, Joseph Ciprut, Krista Gable, and Dennis Tinerino join star broker Kate Buckley to help you identify the best call-to-action and exact-match domains at the lowest price possible.
#BrandableDomains #DomainInvestor #DomainSales #Outbound
What’s My Domain Worth?
The classic crowd favorite is back! You’ll experience real-time, no-BS domain valuation with this legendary expert panel, with case studies from high-profile sales—and names from your own portfolio. That’s right, attendees will have a chance to get their prized names appraised during this session and its raucous Q&A. Braden Pollock will host a panel of experts including Shane Cultra. Experience, intuition, and the latest diagnostic techniques come into play to tell you whether you’ve got gold… or garbage!
#Valuation #DomainSales #Monetization #PortfolioStrategy

Speaking at NamesCon Global 2023:
Jimmy Wales
In Person – In Austin
Jimmy Wales—founder of Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, WT.Social, and Fandom, and one of the most influential people on the internet—is joining us for an in-person fireside chat at NamesCon Global 2023 in Austin.
Meet the first NamesCon Speakers

Ron Jackson
Editor & Publisher
DNJournal.com

Kate Buckley
CEO
Buckley Media

Braden Pollock
Owner
Legal Brand Marketing

Alex Verdea
Sales Magician
Audienceportal

Shane Cultra
Digital Asset Manager

Leanne McMahon
Domain Investor
Crunch.id

Krista Gable
Domain Investor
KristaGable.com

Dennis Tinerino
Founder
Domain Smoke

Joseph Ciprut
Managing Director
Mindthrust
What is NamesCon?
NamesCon Global brings together the domain investors and service providers who build and grow the digital asset industry—from domain names to emerging digital assets. Get ready to think very far outside the box! Partner with us to find new customers and build the relationships that drive this person-to-person business.

Keynotes
Insights and inspiration from industry heavyweights and global thought leaders.

Panels
Deep discussions on pressing topics in the industry with a diverse group of experts.

Workshops
Interactive session with actionable outcomes

Face to Face
Networking as it’s meant to be: bond with your peers at social activities and parties to close deals and form new partnerships.

Auction
Grab once-in-a-lifetime premium names at this domain industry cornerstone.

Exhibition
Meet your most motivated customers face to face in a high-energy environment.
Watch our NamesCon Global 2023 Trailer
Who You’ll Meet At NamesCon Global
NamesCon is the most important 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 through it and get to the genuinely valuable insights. Once you get to NamesCon Global, you’ll meet:
Registries
Registrars
Service Providers
Brokers
IP lawyers & brand protection
Governing bodies
Investors
Brands & Startups

Location
Omni Hotel Downtown
The Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is right in the heart of Austin, Texas. This exciting city is the perfect location for NamesCon Global, as we connect with other cutting-edge elements of the world of technology.
Creativity Unleashed
Austin is an artistic and musical city, which makes it perfect for sparking creative thought—and just rocking out!
Keeping it Hot
Austin is famous for its barbecue, even in Texas! Whatever your tastes, Austin’s diverse cuisine will leave you feeling satisfied.
The Highest Tech
Some of the brightest minds in the world seek out Austin’s culture of innovation to build and grow the internet’s most disruptive and game-changing companies. Join us in Austin to see how the domain industry meshes with the larger tech community.
Previous Speakers

Dennis Tinerino
Founder
Domain Smoke

Joseph Ciprut
Managing Director
Mindthrust

Alex Verdea
Sales Magician
Audienceportal

Leanne McMahon
Domain Investor
Crunch.id

Matt Wegrzyn
CEO & Founder
BODIS

Amanda Waltz
Managing Director
Waltz Digital Media

Monte Cahn
President
RightOfTheDot

Rick Schwartz
CEO
Domain King Inc

Andrew Miller
President
Hilco Digital Assets, LLC

Paul Nicks
President, Domain Registrars and Investors
GoDaddy

Kate Buckley
CEO
Buckley Media

David Warmuz
CEO
Above.com

Chris Zuiker
Head of Sales & Marketing
Media Options

Ajene Watson
Managing Director
Dot Hip Hop, LLC

Pinky Brand
Senior VP Marketing & Business Development
iQ Global AS
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NamesCon Global: Bird’s-Eye View
TUESDAY
May 30
PRE-EVENT
WEDNESDAY
May 31
MAIN EVENT
THURSDAY
June 1
MAIN EVENT
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FRIDAY
June 2
MAIN EVENT
SATURDAY
June 3
FUNDAY
Grill Heated, Drinks Chilled at Banger’s
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