Unlocking Tomorrow
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The #1 Event for the Domain Name Industry where investors, brokers, technologists and service providers connect to pick up new tools, gain the latest insights and add value to their portfolios
Happy 40th Anniversary, Domainers! 🎂
1985 was foundational for the domain name industry, with the first .com registered to Symbolics.com, and others like HP.com and Think.com getting in early on the action.
Now, 40 years young, the industry continues to grow and innovate, adapting to AI, Web3 and awaiting the 2026 expansion of the gTLD program.
Unlocking Tomorrow — In Miami 🌴
The 2025 NamesCon Global conference will explore all the ways the domain community is working to define the future of the industry. We look forward to welcoming the entire community to Miami, Florida—a city that’s already at the heart of the domain name industry
Early Confirmed Attendees
Ish Milly
IMCX LLC
CEO
Jonathan Tenenbaum
MediaOptions
Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel
Andrew Rosener
MediaOptions
Founder and CEO
Jordi Gasull
Name Agency
Founder/CEO
Kevin McKim
BrandableNames.com
Founder / Chief Forward Thinker
Tary Kettle
The Link Related Companies- Essential Domains
Founder
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
Parties
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.
The Industry’s Response to Moving to Miami:
“NamesCon in Miami will be a great experience that brings the old and new together in the world’s best city. URLs, Crypto, AI all booming in South Florida and home to the world’s top domain investors. Will be a do not miss event…See you in Miami in November,” – Chad Folkening, eCorp / AgentDAO
“The move to South Florida marks an exciting new chapter for NamesCon, bringing the industry back to its roots where the first domain conferences began. It’s a fitting location to celebrate the growth and evolution of our industry,” – Monte Cahn, RightOfTheDot
Industry Leaders Thoughts
“I’m excited for Namescon in Miami this year. A perfect combination of great companies, thought leaders, old friends, and a dash of Miami sunshine”
“I am looking forward to re-connecting in person with my extended domain name industry ‘family’. I miss you folks!”
“Domains, Miami, learning from the best, and connecting with fellow investors in person. This is exactly what I’m excited for at NamesCon this year!”
Shane Cultra
Bill Sweetman
Dennis Tinerino
2025 Speakers
Michael Mann
CEO
DomainMarket.com
Rachel Sterling
Chief Marketing Officer
Identity Digital
Andrew Rosener
Founder and CEO
MediaOptions
Andrew Miller
Managing Director
Hilco Digital Assets
Andee Hill
GDD Accounts Director
ICANN
Todd Ryan
CEO
American Business Capital Corporation & ABC Productions
NamesCon Global 🤝 CloudFest USA
Bringing the NamesCon and CloudFest USA communities together worked brilliantly—we’re only wondering why we didn’t think of it sooner! Here’s what you can gain by connecting with North America’s cloud computing leaders:
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’s core audience of CSPs hold the keys to millions of end customers and SMBs: these seem like companies that motivated domain sellers would REALLY want to meet
CloudFest USA attendees are experts in selling to SMBs and larger end customers—in other words, the buyers in the largest domain deals
Many NamesCon partners sell into both domaining and Cloud markets—why not reach both in one place?
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
2025 Sponsors
Ice Palace Studios – Miami 🌴
The Ice Palace Studios beautifully combines the charm of 1920s historic elegance with the vibrancy of modern creativity.
Originally an ice manufacturing plant, its rich history now provides a unique and inspiring setting for a wide range of events.
It’s legacy extends far beyond the stunning spaces. This venue has been the backdrop for events that have shaped cultural history.
NamesCon Global and Ice Palace Studios is the collaboration we didn’t know we needed…
Previous Partner Testimonials
“Its great to see everybody from the Domain Industry from all over the world coming together to one place.”
“Everybody is here for a reason and we’re all here to talk to each other…those connections that you make are invaluable.”
“There’s so much value in that in-person connection and building that rapport and like truly getting to know the awesome people in the industry ”
“People are here from Europe, Asia, all over the U.S…to be at NamesCon is all about getting this community together…the community is here in flying colors.”
GoDaddy
ShortDot
Dynadot
Hilco Digital Assets
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