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!

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.

Our 2023 Star Speakers

In Person – In Austin

Jimmy Wales

Co-Founder, Wikipedia

Jimmy Wales—co-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.