May 31 – June 3, 2023 in Austin, Texas

See you soon in Austin!

Less than a week until NamesCon Global 2023 kicks off in Austin! We’re looking forward to the biggest NamesCon in YEARS. We can’t wait to see you there!

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.

NamesCon Agenda
is online!

Highlights from the
NamesCon Agenda

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, 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 Larry Fischer, Rehan Ahmad, and Deepak Daftari. Experience, intuition, and the latest diagnostic techniques come into play to tell you whether you’ve got gold… or garbage!
#Valuation #DomainSales #Monetization #PortfolioStrategy

AI and Brandable Domains: The New Frontier of Domain Investing 

In this dynamic session, leading industry experts Darpan Munjal, Founder and CEO of Squadhelp.com; and Andrew Miller, Managing Director of Hilco Digital Assets, will show you the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on domain investing, unveiling unprecedented opportunities for investors. Gain invaluable insights into the rising significance of brandable domains and harness the power of cutting-edge AI technologies to excel in every aspect of domain investing. 
#Branding #AI #MarketResearch #Outbound

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 Greatest Stories Never Told

Inside scoops on major domain deals are very rare, so don’t miss the chance to be in the room when it happens! Experienced domain investors and advisors Andrew Miller and Larry Fischer are joined by a surprise guest (no spoilers just yet) to dig into how some of the most historic and important domain name transactions went down, and the case studies that will inspire tomorrow’s mega-deals.
#Sales #Negotiation #PremiumDomains

Highlight Speakers

In Person – In Austin

David Lazowski

Buyer

Home.com

Yue Dai

CEO

DN.com

Steven Tey

Founder

One Word Domains

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Jimmy Wales

Co-Founder

Wikipedia

Meet our Speakers

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Page Howe

Consultant

Freename.io

Larry Fischer

Director

GetYourDomain.com

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Leanne McMahon

Domain Investor

Crunch.id

Bill Sweetman

Bill Sweetman

President

Name Ninja

Andrew Allemann

Publisher

Domain Name Wire

Nathan Parker

Senior Domain Broker

Above.com

Matt Overman

Matt Overman

Chief Revenue Officer

Identity Digital

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Elie Eweka

Founder

Brand83

Chad Folkening

Leader

RealtyDAO – CONTRIB

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Louis Pickthall

Co-Founder & Vice President

BrandForce.com

Deepak Ramani

CEO

BrandX

Todd Han 2020

Todd Han

President

Dynadot

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Jeffrey Neuman

Founder & CEO

JJN Solutions, LLC

Art Malkov

Co-Founder

Web3Lab

alex verdea

Alex Verdea

Sales Magician

Audienceportal


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

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


NamesCon Global ❤️ CloudFest USA

Bringing the NamesCon and CloudFest communities together makes perfect sense—we’re only wondering why we didn’t think of it sooner! Here’s what you stand to gain by connecting with North America’s cloud computing leaders:

Many NamesCon partners sell into both domaining and Cloud markets—why not reach both in one place?

CloudFest USA’s core audience of MSPs and CSPs hold the keys to millions of end customers and SMBs: these seem like companies that motivated domain sellers would REALLY want to meet

Registrars have not only millions of domains under management: they also own many premium domains, which the NamesCon community can help them turn into a proper business vertical

CloudFest USA attendees are experts in selling to SMBs and larger end customers—in other words, the buyers in the largest domain deals

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.

NamesCon Global: Bird’s-Eye View

TUESDAY

May 30

PRE-EVENT

12:00 pm
Registration Desk Opens

WEDNESDAY

May 31

MAIN EVENT

9:00 am
Registration Desk Opens
10:00 am
Morning Sessions
10:00 am
Exhibit Hall Opens
12:30 pm
Lunch Break
2:00 pm
Afternoon Sessions
6:00 pm
Sessions End
6:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Closes
6:00 pm
Opening Reception
powered by Identity Digital

THURSDAY

June 1

MAIN EVENT

9:00 am
Registration Desk Opens
9:30 am
Exhibit Hall Opens
10:00 am
Morning Sessions
12:30 pm
Lunch Break
2:00 pm
Auction Pre-Game
3:00 pm
Digital Asset Auction
6:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Closes
8:00 pm
cPanel ConneXion Party

FRIDAY

June 2

MAIN EVENT

9:00 am
Registration Desk Opens
9:30 am
Exhibit Hall Opens
10:00 am
Morning Sessions
12:30 pm
Lunch Break
2:30 pm
Open Door: Afternoon Sessions
4:00 pm
Sessions End
4:00 pm
Open Door: Happy Hour
6:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Closes

SATURDAY

June 3

FUNDAY

10:00 am
FunDay
Grill Heated, Drinks Chilled at Banger’s
5:00 pm
FunDay Ends

Digital Asset Auction

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NamesCon Global 2023 Partners

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NamesCon Global Tickets

Don’t miss the Final Phase Special!

until May 31, 2023, at 9:00 am (CDT)

Standard Pass

$ 1,049 excl. VAT & Fees

valid until June 3, 2023

Your Pass includes

  • Access to all sessions, keynotes and panels
  • Access to the Exhibition Area
  • Access to the live Domain Auction
  • Coffee Breaks
  • Access to all official networking events which include catering and bar offerings
  • Network with fellow investors, industry experts, and key industry players from around the globe

What we call the Standard Pass is a deeply-discounted ticket geared toward individual investors, brokers, and emerging entrepreneurs who make up the majority of our attendee base.

Channel Pass

$ 1,549 excl. VAT & Fees

valid until June 3, 2023

Your Pass includes

  • Access to all sessions, keynotes and panels
  • Access to the Exhibition Area
  • Access to the live Domain Auction
  • Coffee Breaks
  • Access to all official networking events which include catering and bar offerings
  • Network with fellow investors, industry experts, and key industry players from around the globe
  • Direct and up-close access to a highly motivated audience of digital asset investors

The Channel Pass is for professionals working in the registry, and marketplace spaces. For you as channels, NamesCon is primarily a sales opportunity, and the ticket type needs to reflect that. So If you’re representing a registry or marketplace, you must register for the Channel Pass.

+1 Pass for FunDay

$49 excl. VAT & Fees

only for June 3, 2023

Your Pass includes

The Plus-One Pass gives access to our FunDay on Saturday, June 3 at Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

This ticket includes catering and bar offerings. FunDay pass users must be registered with a unique email address and name, along with the NamesCon Global attendee they are accompanying.

FunDay attendees will receive a wristband upon arriving at Bangers on Saturday.

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