The ICA is pleased to announce that James Bladel, GoDaddy’s Vice President of Public Policy, has joined the ICA Board of Directors. James steps into the seat previously held by Paul Nicks, who retired from GoDaddy last month after many years of dedicated service to both the company and the ICA community. We are deeply grateful to Paul for …
WIPO and ICA Conclude Comprehensive Review of the UDRP
We are proud to announce that the World Intellectual Property Organization Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO Center) and the Internet Commerce Association (ICA) have successfully completed their collaborative project reviewing the UDRP. You can read the Final Report here. This initiative was driven by a robust international process that included nearly a dozen consultations with industry leaders, legal experts, and …
GoDaddy Extends Special Offer to Domain Discount Club Members for ICA Membership
We’re excited to share that GoDaddy, one of our Platinum members, is extending an exclusive offer to its Domain Discount Club (DDC) members: $100 off a new ICA membership for the first year. This promotion is available to new members only and applies to annual individual and associate memberships. In addition, new individual ICA members also receive a 50% discount …
Announcing the 2026 ICA Trailblazer Award Nominees!
The ICA Trailblazer Award shines a spotlight on the innovators shaping the future of the domain name industry. It celebrates individuals and companies whose creativity, vision, and leadership are transforming how domains are developed, managed, and used. After honoring Darpan Munjal and Atom.com with the inaugural award last year, we’re thrilled to continue the tradition of recognizing groundbreaking contributions. The …
Announcing the 2026 Lonnie Borck Memorial Award Nominees
Each year, the Lonnie Borck Memorial Award honors an individual whose generosity, integrity, and commitment to community embody the spirit of the late Lonnie Borck. The award recognizes those who have made exceptional contributions to fostering connection, understanding, and goodwill within the domain name industry. You’ll learn more about the award and its past recipients here. We’re proud to share …
2026 Lonnie Borck and Trailblazer Award Nominations extension!
Good news — we’re extending the nomination period for both the Trailblazer Award and the Lonnie Borck Memorial Award (LBMA) until Saturday, November 8th to give everyone a bit more time after a busy conference travel season. These awards recognize excellence and leadership across our industry: Lonnie Borck Memorial Award Trailblazer Award A big thank you to everyone who has already submitted nominations — we truly appreciate the …
See You in Miami! ICA at NamesCon 2025
The global domain conference circuit is ready for its exciting closer in Miami! Following Domain Days Dubai and ICANN Dublin, the ICA is thrilled to announce our presence at NamesCon Global 2025 next week, November 5–6, at the Ice Palace Studios. (P.S. For the absolute domain endurance investors, we know there’s one more stop: Domain Summit Asia! Kick Off the …
Daniel Law Steps Down from the ICA Board After Nearly 2 Decades
As part of this year’s Board of Directors election, the ICA would like to recognize and thank Daniel Law, who has stepped down from the ICA Board after nearly two decades of dedicated service, including time as Interim Executive Director. Daniel has been a key contributor to the ICA’s growth and evolution, providing steady leadership and thoughtful guidance throughout his …
Behind the ICA Board: Who Serves and How They Get There
How the ICA Board Works Ever wondered how members of the Internet Commerce Association’s Board are chosen, or how the Board itself is structured? As the group guiding our advocacy, events, and strategic direction, the Board plays a vital role in shaping the ICA’s work on behalf of the domain investment community. Here’s a quick look at how it all …
Nat Cohen and Ryan McKegney Re-Elected to the ICA Board of Directors
We’re happy to share that Nat Cohen and Ryan McKegney have been re-elected to serve on ICA’s Board of Directors. This will be Ryan’s second year on the Board, and in just his first year he’s already made a big impact, stepping into a leadership role on the Executive Committee and taking on the position of Vice Treasurer. Ryan’s insight …