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 …
Welcome Global Tech Leader Squarespace as ICA’s Newest Platinum Member
We’re proud to announce that Squarespace, a global leader in the digital presence industry, has joined the Internet Commerce Association (ICA) as a Platinum Member. Squarespace’s membership marks a significant milestone for the ICA and the broader domain name community. As one of the world’s leading domain registrars, Squarespace brings the voice of owners of over 13 million domains—comprising a …
Meet the ICA at the NamesCon Opening Party!
Are you planning to attend NamesCon, taking place November 4–6 in Miami? We’re excited to share that the ICA will have its own dedicated area at the NamesCon Opening Party this year! It’s a great chance to connect with fellow ICA members, meet new people in the industry, and kick off the conference together! NamesCon brings together investors, registrars, registries, service providers, and experts from …
Watch the ICA Webinar Replay: What’s Next for New gTLDs
Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s ICA webinar on the next round of new gTLDs. We were thrilled with the turnout and the level of engagement throughout the session. The lively discussion made it clear that this is a timely and important topic for our community, and we’re glad we could bring so many perspectives together in one …
Watch the ICA Webinar Replay: What’s Next for New gTLDs
Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s ICA webinar on the next round of new gTLDs. We were thrilled with the turnout and the level of engagement throughout the session. The lively discussion made it clear that this is a timely and important topic for our community, and we’re glad we could bring so many perspectives together in one …