ICA Annual Member Meeting 2026: A Community-Driven Success in Las Vegas
The ICA Annual Member Meeting returned to Las Vegas this January, and ICA Vegas 2026 delivered exactly what our community values most: meaningful connection, candid conversation, and unprecedented access to one another.
Held January 15–17 at Park MGM, the move to a smaller, more integrated venue was a game-changer. The intimate layout made it effortless for members to find one another and spark those famous “hallway tracks” that have become the hallmark of the ICA experience.
Programing that Put our Members First
While the formal program began Thursday, the energy was already building on Wednesday evening. We gathered for a kickoff party at Alebrijes (the spot many of us still affectionately call Monty’s). It was the perfect way to reconnect in a familiar setting before diving into the week’s schedule.
Thursday opened with an energized Next Gen session and speed networking. This set a collaborative, approachable tone before members headed out for Activity Day. Whether it was pickleball, visiting the Hoover Dam, horseback riding, Topgolf, or exploring the Atomic Museum, we hope these shared experiences help built natural rapport and real friendships before we even sit down for a session.
Thursday evening’s Opening Night Gala was a definitive highlight. Between the annual awards and Chad Chesmark’s strolling magic, the room was electric. The night culminated in a live roastee reveal (thank you, Braden!) and a surprise appearance by Todd Ryan on the roast lineup – a moment that will certainly be talked about for years to come!
Member-Led Insights and Advocacy
Friday and Saturday were packed with practical, peer-driven programming. Rather than formal lectures, we focused on discussions that hit home: Meet the Registrars, the ICA Member Town Hall, UDRP Legal Panel, Guru Tables, and an interactive AMA with GoDaddy’s Alan Shiflett. From impact of AI and future of monetization to negotiation strategy and succession planning, the sessions allowed members to share perspectives and ask questions on the evolving domain landscape.
The DomainNames.com Lounge (sponsored by GoDaddy) served as our central hub, hosting Guru Tables and professional headshots while providing a constant space for spontaneous meetings and coffee networking.
With Gratitude to Our Sponsors
ICA Vegas 2026 would not have been possible without the generous support of our partners:
- GoDaddy: Our Opening Night Gala and DomainNames.com Lounge sponsor
- Unstoppable Domains: For the kickoff party and professional headshots by Jeff Brooks
- Atom.com: For sponsoring the Kensington main stage, the heart of our core programming
- Dynadot: For sponsoring our coffee breaks
- it.com: For our visible branding on lanyards and co-sponsoring the pickleball success
- Domain Agents: For sponsoring our Broker Breakfast
- Identity Digital: For sponsoring the late-night .poker tournament
- Media Options & Domain Sherpa: For on-site staffing and operational support
- DNX, Grit Brokerage, Ammar Kubba: For making the Kubba Kup one of the hightails of the meeting
- Dot Hip-Hop and D3: For their continued support!
Finally, a special thank you to the ICA Board and Meeting Committee. Your months of planning were visible in every detail of this event!