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|country=Germany

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|stakeholdergroup=Private Sector - Domain Name Industry

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|affiliation=GNSO

|affiliation=GNSO

|email=krischenowski [at] dot.berlin

|email=krischenowski [at] dot.berlin

He has a background in biochemistry and economics.<ref>[http://dotzon.de/bewerben/ Dotzon.de]</ref>

He has a background in biochemistry and economics.<ref>[http://dotzon.de/bewerben/ Dotzon.de]</ref>

From the late 1990s, Dirk originated the idea of top-level domains as unique identity and place branding tool for cities and regions on the Internet into a business with founding dotBERLIN GmbH & Co. KG in 2005. His efforts significantly contributed to the creation of the New gTLD application process and the applicant guidebook at [[ICANN]].

From the late 1990s, Dirk originated the idea of top-level domains as a unique identity and place branding tool for cities and regions on the Internet into a business with founding dotBERLIN GmbH & Co. KG in 2005. His efforts significantly contributed to the creation of the New gTLD application process and the applicant guidebook at [[ICANN]].

In 2009, Dirk founded the [[DOTCITIES]] city top-level domain constituency along with the City of Paris, the City of Barcelona and initiatives in New York and Hamburg. The constituency aims to become a registered interest group at international forums and city organizations such as Metropolis, UCLG and ICANN.

In 2009, Dirk founded the [[DOTCITIES]] city's top-level domain constituency along with the City of Paris, the City of Barcelona and initiatives in New York and Hamburg. The constituency aims to become a registered interest group at international forums and city organizations such as Metropolis, UCLG and ICANN.

During the last years he published various papers on how local top-level domains contribute to place branding; Dirk also has been speaker at numerous conferences on the topic, including United Nations ([[IGF]]), European Council, ICANN and many other events. Due to his work over the past years Dirk created awareness and incited cities and regions worldwide to aim for their respective top-level domain as in New York, Paris, Tokyo, and Bavaria.

During the last years, he published various papers on how local top-level domains contribute to place branding; Dirk also has been a speaker at numerous conferences on the topic, including United Nations ([[IGF]]), European Council, ICANN and many other events. Due to his work over the past years, Dirk created awareness and incited cities and regions worldwide to aim for their respective top-level domain as in New York, Paris, Tokyo, and Bavaria.

In June, 2011, the German Internet Association eco e.V. honored Dirk Krischenowski with a special award for his exceptional achievements on the New [[gTLD]]s, especially with regards to cities and regions.

In June 2011, the German Internet Association eco e.V. honored Dirk Krischenowski with a special award for his exceptional achievements on the New [[gTLD]]s, especially with regards to cities and regions.

Since May 2017, Dirk is a member of the [[ECO|eco Association]] Names & Numbers Steering Committee.<ref>[https://international.eco.de/2017/news/eco-association-names-numbers-steering-committee-starts-its-work.html Press Release eco Association]</ref>

Since May 2017, Dirk is a member of the [[ECO|eco Association]] Names & Numbers Steering Committee.<ref>[https://international.eco.de/2017/news/eco-association-names-numbers-steering-committee-starts-its-work.html Press Release eco Association]</ref>

In 1999, Dirk started working on the idea of a top level domain for the community of Berlin, [[.berlin]], and in 2005 he founded [[dotBERLIN|dotBERLIN GmbH & Co. KG]] with [[Alexander Schubert]].<ref>[http://www.citymayors.com/marketing/city-domains.html citymayors.com]</ref>

In 1999, Dirk started working on the idea of a top level domain for the community of Berlin, [[.berlin]], and in 2005 he founded [[dotBERLIN|dotBERLIN GmbH & Co. KG]] with [[Alexander Schubert]].<ref>[http://www.citymayors.com/marketing/city-domains.html citymayors.com]</ref>

In 2009, together with the top-level domain initiatives of the City of Paris, the City of Barcelona and initiatives in New York and Hamburg, Dirk founded the [[cityTLD Interest Group]] also called [[DOTCITIES]], which aims to become a registered interest group at international forums and city organizations such as Metropolis, [[UCLG]] and [[ICANN]]. CityTLD initiatives from Rome, Cologne, London, Tokyo and Seoul have joined the group.<ref>[http://www.nationbranding.de/site_english/experts/dirk-krischenowski.php nationbranding.de]</ref>

In 2009, together with the top-level domain initiatives of the City of Paris, the City of Barcelona, and initiatives in New York and Hamburg, Dirk founded the [[cityTLD Interest Group]] also called [[DOTCITIES]], which aims to become a registered interest group at international forums and city organizations such as Metropolis, [[UCLG]] and [[ICANN]]. CityTLD initiatives from Rome, Cologne, London, Tokyo, and Seoul have joined the group.<ref>[http://www.nationbranding.de/site_english/experts/dirk-krischenowski.php nationbranding.de]</ref>

Given that [[ICANN]] has yet to create and allocate .berlin as an extension, Mr. Krischenowski's company does not have assurance that they will indeed become the managers of that particular space; this is further emphasized given that [[Minds + Machines]] has apparrently started its own initiative, challenging not only .berlin, but other proposed new [[gTLD]]s like [[.gay]].<ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/en/exclusive-interview-with-dirk-krischenowski-dotberlin-qwe-did-not-ask-minds-a-machines-for-helpq.html DomainNews.com]</ref>

Given that [[ICANN]] has yet to create and allocate .berlin as an extension, Mr. Krischenowski's company does not have the assurance that they will indeed become the managers of that particular space; this is further emphasized given that [[Minds + Machines]] has apparently started its own initiative, challenging not only .berlin, but other proposed new [[gTLD]]s like [[.gay]].<ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/en/exclusive-interview-with-dirk-krischenowski-dotberlin-qwe-did-not-ask-minds-a-machines-for-helpq.html DomainNews.com]</ref>

===DOTZON===

===DOTZON===

Mr. Krischenowski's interest in new [[gTLD]]s, and his expertise in the development process thus far, led him to co-found [[DOTZON]]. The company consults other individuals and companies regarding the new gTLD process, and helps them to brand themselves, build a strategy, and prepare for the application. They are also offer to help with the actual launch and operation of the TLD, and ensure that all ICANN requirements are met. Dirk notes the importance of these services given that, "Applicants may find they only get one shot at applying for a new TLD though, as TLD strings will be distributed on a first come, first served basis."<ref>[http://goldsteinreport.com/article.php?article=7295 GoldsteinReport.com]</ref> They are the only German company that specializes in gTLD consultations, and one of few such companies in existence worldwide.<ref>[http://dotzon.de/dotzon/ dotzon.de]</ref>

Mr. Krischenowski's interest in new [[gTLD]]s, and his expertise in the development process thus far led him to co-found [[DOTZON]]. The company consults other individuals and companies regarding the new gTLD process and helps them to brand themselves, build a strategy, and prepare for the application. They also offer to help with the actual launch and operation of the TLD and ensure that all ICANN requirements are met. Dirk notes the importance of these services given that, "Applicants may find they only get one shot at applying for a new TLD though, as TLD strings will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis."<ref>[http://goldsteinreport.com/article.php?article=7295 GoldsteinReport.com]</ref> They are the only German company that specializes in gTLD consultations, and one of few such companies in existence worldwide.<ref>[http://dotzon.de/dotzon/ dotzon.de]</ref>

==Industry Participation==

==Industry Participation==

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