Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Blog”
After two decades of service, Jeremiah Johnston has announced that he’ll be stepping down from the ICA Board of Directors following his decision to step away from his role at Sedo at the end of the month. Jeremiah has been part of the ICA since the very beginning. Sedo was one of the founding members when the ICA was established …
The Internet Commerce Association is pleased to announce that Alan Shiflett, General Manager of Aftermarket & Specialty Brands at GoDaddy, is joining the ICA Board of Directors. Alan steps into the seat previously held by James Bladel. With over 16 years of experience, Alan has been instrumental in scaling the domain aftermarket and has long served as a dedicated advocate …
The wait is over! The working agenda for ICA NYC (May 19th–20th) is officially live. This is shaping up to be an exceptional gathering. It’s rare to get this caliber of investors, brokers, registrars, registry leaders, and policy experts in a single room. While the scheduled programming is top-tier, we know that much of the event’s value lies in the …
You’re invited to join us for the Third Annual Levine Lecture, where Nick Gardner will present “26 Years of Deciding UDRP Cases: What Does a Panelist Actually Do, and Why? How Will AI Change This?” Nick’s career spans from one of the first landmark domain name cases in the English courts to presiding over hundreds of global disputes as a leading WIPO …
Naming a brand is more than a creative exercise; it’s a mix of linguistics, legal strategy, and domain availability. On Thursday, May 13th, ICA is going behind the scenes with Catchword, one of the world’s leading naming agencies. We are welcoming back Laurel Sutton (Senior Strategist & Linguist) and Lea Chu (Executive Director) to break down the professional naming process …
There is no city quite like New York, and this May, the ICA is doing the “Big Apple” the right way. While our second day is packed with high-level industry discussions, we believe the best way to spark collaboration is over a world-class meal. Tuesday, May 19: A VIP Taste of Midtown We are kicking off ICA NYC on Tuesday, …
We’re excited to share that the ICA is once again partnering with NamesCon Global! NamesCon is always a great event, and with so many ICA members among the speakers and attendees, it’s very much our crowd. Expect strong panels, good conversations, and plenty of networking. The event is built for the domain industry and the broader identity ecosystem, from registries …
This May, ICA is heading to New York City for an intimate, high-level meet-up designed for those shaping the future of the domain world. Unlike a traditional conference, ICA NYC is a specialized gathering limited to approximately 50 industry leaders. Hosted at the Squarespace offices in SoHo, this event is all about building genuine relationships and sharing perspectives on how we …
We’re thrilled to announce ICA NYC’s sponsor: D3 and Dominion ’26! As a reminder, ICA NYC is the ICA’s first ever exclusive, high-level, fundraiser meetup for principals and executives to network, have fun, and help chart the future of the domain name industry. D3 will be sponsoring lunch on Wednesday, our main meeting day in the Squarespace offices in New …
This May, the ICA is bringing together approximately 50 of the domain industry’s top leaders for an exclusive meet-up in the heart of New York City. ICA NYC isn’t a conference. It’s an opportunity for domain investors, industry principals, and senior executives to build relationships, share perspectives, and have candid, high-level conversations about where the industry is headed, and how …
