Networking
at NamesCon Global

The competition will be fierce to be crowned the CloudFest NamesCon Pickleball Champion 2026. Sign up here.
Arrival/Registration: 5-5:45 PM
Games begin at 6:00 PM on the dot.
Thedeck at Wynwood Marketplace
Sponsored by Limestone Networks!

Get ready for an amazing Miami party at The Deck at Wynwood Marketplace. This incredible venue hosts Miami’s hottest music events, but will be closed to the public for a full-venue takeover by CloudFest and NamesCon Global. Featuring an indoor-outdoor vibe, DJ, open bar, pickleball courts and even roller skating, this party will really kick things off for 2026.
Sponsored by Charg and Core 4 Solutions

New for 2026, the NamesCon Lounge is a dedicated space designed exclusively for the domain name community. Located at the heart of the event, the lounge provides a comfortable environment for registries, registrars, investors, brokers, marketplaces, attorneys, and digital identity professionals to meet, network, and conduct business throughout the event.

Join us for the Women of the Web Lunch — a vibrant gathering celebrating the women shaping the future of the internet. Whether you’re a tech leader, founder, developer, or digital creator, this is your space to connect, share stories and spark powerful conversations. Come hungry for fresh ideas, fierce connections and Miami-style flavor.
Learn more about who is speaking, discussions and how to RSVP.
Sponsored by D3 and Identity Digital

RightOfTheDot is once again hosting the digital asset auction at NamesCon Global. World champion auctioneer Wayne Wheat will keep the action moving at top speed from the Ice Palace studios in Miami. Enjoy free snacks, drinks and plenty of adrenaline as you upgrade your portfolio.
Have a drink, expand your network!

Hosted by Rick Schwartz, this special live event brings founders, finalists, and selected builders to the stage to showcase the businesses, brands, and ideas they’ve created through the Beanstalk Challenge.
New to 2026 – The Beanstalk Challenge is a skill-based entrepreneurial initiative built around category-defining domain names and long-term business creation. Participants are selected based on the strength of their ideas, execution potential, and entrepreneurial vision, with the program designed to help builders transform digital identity into real companies and lasting momentum.
Witness something special, with the winner announced onsite and awarded Rick’s Bentley!
Have a drink, expand your network!

You made it through Day One — now it’s time to celebrate like a NamesCon pro! The expo floor transforms into a buzzing playground as our awesome sponsors throw down with engaging booth parties. Expect cold drinks, hot beats, surprise giveaways and plenty of chances to connect (or just vibe out). You’ve earned it — so grab a drink, find your people, and let’s keep the Miami magic going late into the night!