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 …
2026 Lonnie Borck Memorial Award and Trailblazer Award Nominations
We’re pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Lonnie Borck Memorial Award and ICA Trailblazer Award. These two awards celebrate different, but equally important, contributions to our industry, and we hope you’ll take a few moments to nominate someone or a company you believe deserves recognition. Deadline to nominate: November 2, 2025 Who can nominate: Anyone in the industry …
What is the Proper Scope of the UDRP? by Nat Cohen
What is the Proper Scope of the UDRP? by Nat Cohen * Panelists are regularly making findings that disputes brought before the UDRP are outside of the scope of the UDRP. What is the proper scope of the UDRP and what causes a dispute to be outside of this proper scope? The word “scope” does not appear in the Policy. …
Ticket Prices Increase This Saturday – Don’t Miss Out!
If you haven’t gotten your ticket for the ICA Annual Member Meeting yet, now’s the time! Prices will increase this Saturday, August 16th, so lock in the current rate today! >>Get Your Ticket Here<< The ICA Annual Member Meeting will take place January 15–17, 2026 at Park MGM in Las Vegas—new venue, same amazing energy! In the upcoming weeks and months, we’ll be sharing …