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'''NamesCon''', or the '''Domain Name Industry Conference''', is an annual event that brings together companies, representatives, and individuals in the [[Domain Name]] industry, especially [[Registries]] and [[Registrar]]s. The first conference was held January 13-15, 2014 in Las Vegas at the Tropicana Hotel and Convention Centre.<ref>[http://namescon.com/ NamesCon.com] Retrieved 11 Nov 2013</ref> The second conference was held in the same location in January 2015. The third conference was held in January 2016. 2017 NamesCon will be held in the same venue, and will take place on January 22-25, 2017<ref>[http://namescon.com/the-date-debate-why-is-namescon-at-the-same-time-as-affiliate-summit-west/ Dates through to 2019]</ref>.

'''NamesCon''', or the '''Domain Name Industry Conference''', is an annual event that brings together companies, representatives, and individuals in the [[Domain Name]] industry, especially [[Registries]] and [[Registrar]]s. The first conference was held January 13-15, 2014 in Las Vegas at the Tropicana Hotel and Convention Centre.<ref>[http://namescon.com/ NamesCon.com] Retrieved 11 Nov 2013</ref> The second conference was held in the same location in January 2015. The third conference was held in January 2016. The 2017 NamesCon was held in the same venue from January 22-25, 2017<ref>[http://namescon.com/the-date-debate-why-is-namescon-at-the-same-time-as-affiliate-summit-west/ NamesCon Date Debate]</ref>. The 2022 conference is happening in Austin, TX from August 31 to September 3.<ref>[https://domainnamewire.com/2022/02/17/namescon-returns-in-person-this-august/ 2022 NamesCon Returns In-Person, Domain Name Wire]</ref>  

On August 19, 2016, it was announced that [[WHD|WorldHostingDays]] acquired NamesCon for an undisclosed price. <ref>[http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160819.htm NamesCon - Has Been Sold to World Hosting Days. Retrieved 22 Aug 2016.]</ref>

On August 19, 2016, it was announced that [[WHD|WorldHostingDays]] acquired NamesCon for an undisclosed price. <ref>[http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160819.htm NamesCon - Has Been Sold to World Hosting Days. Retrieved 22 Aug 2016.]</ref>

==Background==

==Background==

NamesCon aims to be a prominent Domain Name industry conference for creating business opportunities and networking. The conference does not focus on policy or Internet Governance as [[ICANN Meetings]] do. Attendees include professional and aspiring domain developers, portfolio investors, private equity/venture capitalists, and brand marketing managers from top brands.

NamesCon aims to be a prominent Domain Name industry conference for creating business opportunities and networking. The conference does not focus on policy or [[Internet Governance]] as [[ICANN Meetings]] do. Attendees include professional and aspiring domain developers, portfolio investors, private equity/venture capitalists, and brand marketing managers from top brands.

===Domain Name Association Membership===

===Domain Name Association Membership===

==NamesCon 2019==

==NamesCon 2019==

NamesCon 2019 will take place January 27-30, 2019 at the Tropicana Las Vegas.

NamesCon 2019 took place January 27-30, 2019 at the Tropicana Las Vegas.

==NamesCon 2018==

==NamesCon 2018==

NamesCon 2018 will take place January 28-31, 2018 at the Tropicana Las Vegas.

NamesCon 2018 took place January 28-31, 2018 at the Tropicana Las Vegas.

==NamesCon 2017==

==NamesCon 2017==

NamesCon 2017 will take place January 22-25, 2017 at the Tropicana Las Vegas.

NamesCon 2017 took place January 22-25, 2017 at the Tropicana Las Vegas.

==NamesCon 2016==

==NamesCon 2016==

NamesCon 2016 took place January 10-14, 2016 at the Tropicana Las Vegas. It began as CES concluded, and the Affiliate Summit West conference took place during an overlapping 3 days of NamesCon. Attendance and audience diversity was therefore expected to be magnified in 2016, and conference producers intended to welcome more than 1,000 attendees.

NamesCon 2016 took place January 10-14, 2016 at the Tropicana Las Vegas. It began as CES concluded, and the Affiliate Summit West conference took place during an overlapping 3 days of NamesCon. Attendance and audience diversity were expected to be magnified in 2016, and conference producers intended to welcome more than 1,000 attendees.

===Speakers and Content===

===Speakers and Content===

[[File:2015NamesConAndCESTiming.png|512px|right]]

[[File:2015NamesConAndCESTiming.png|512px|right]]

At the 2014 conference in January of 2014 the organizers initially expected 400 attendees, but registrations went over the 600 mark. It may have been the largest [[New gTLD]] conference to date.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/15509-namescon-will-be-biggest-new-gtld-show-yet NamesCon will be biggest New gTLD Show Yet, DomainIncite] Retrieved 8 Jan 2013</ref>

At the 2014 conference in January, the organizers initially expected 400 attendees, but registrations went over the 600 mark. It may have been the largest [[New gTLD]] conference to date.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/15509-namescon-will-be-biggest-new-gtld-show-yet NamesCon will be biggest New gTLD Show Yet, DomainIncite] Retrieved 8 Jan 2013</ref>

NamesCon confirmed that it had acquired [[DOMAINfest]], and that this would be part of NamesCon 2015.<ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/namescon-acquires-domainfest.html NamesCon acquires DOMAINfest] Retrieved 17th December 2014.</ref>

NamesCon confirmed that it had acquired [[DOMAINfest]] and that this would be part of NamesCon 2015.<ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/namescon-acquires-domainfest.html NamesCon acquires DOMAINfest] Retrieved 17th December 2014.</ref>

There were more than 800 people expected for the 2015 NamesCon, and the conference was able to break any attendance records that might exist for conferences about domain names.

There were more than 800 people expected for the 2015 NamesCon, and the conference was able to break any attendance records that might exist for conferences about domain names.

===DOMAINFest===

===DOMAINFest===

NamesCon purchased [[DOMAINfest]] in Late December 2014, and held DOMAINfest @NamesCon on 1/11 for people who may be new to domain names or the domain name industry. The conference week featured innovative content, deep-dive topics and start-up contests focused around TLD innovations. A Chinese Domaining Masterclass <ref>[http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2014/dailyposts/20141202.htm Domain Name Journal] Retrieved 15th December 2014.</ref> session about IDN, Domain Investment, Domain Development, Registry Services, Marketing to the Registrar Channel, TLD CEO Roundtables, Legal and Rights Protections, Aftermarket Sessions was extremely popular with attendees.

NamesCon purchased [[DOMAINfest]] in Late December 2014, and held DOMAINfest @NamesCon on 1/11 for people who may be new to domain names or the domain name industry. The conference week featured innovative content, deep-dive topics, and start-up contests focused on TLD innovations. A Chinese Domaining Masterclass <ref>[http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2014/dailyposts/20141202.htm Domain Name Journal] Retrieved 15th December 2014.</ref> session about IDN, Domain Investment, Domain Development, Registry Services, Marketing to the Registrar Channel, TLD CEO Roundtables, Legal and Rights Protections, Aftermarket Sessions was extremely popular with attendees.

==NamesCon 2014==

==NamesCon 2014==

NamesCon 2014 was hosted by [[Richard Lau]] and [[Jothan Frakes]] at Tropicana Las Vegas, and included sessions, panel discussion and presentations, as well as keynote speeches and networking events. The sessions were categorized into one or more of 3 tracks: [[Registry]], [[Registrar]], and Registrant.<ref>[http://namescon.vegas/sessions/ Session, NamesCon] Retrieved 11 Nov 2013</ref>

NamesCon 2014 was hosted by [[Richard Lau]] and [[Jothan Frakes]] at Tropicana Las Vegas, and included sessions, panel discussion, and presentations, as well as keynote speeches and networking events. The sessions were categorized into one or more of 3 tracks: [[Registry]], [[Registrar]], and Registrant.<ref>[http://namescon.vegas/sessions/ Session, NamesCon] Retrieved 11 Nov 2013</ref>

Session topics were on a wide range of [[Domain Name]] industry topics, with a focus on New [[gTLD]]s as [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]] begins delegation of dozens of new [[Domain Name]]s. Topics include Brand Management, [[ccTLD]]s, Domain Hosting, [[DNS]], [[IDN]]s, and more.<ref>[http://name.eventbrite.com/ NamesCon, Eventbrite] Retrieved 11 Nov 2013</ref>

Session topics were on a wide range of [[Domain Name]] industry topics, with a focus on New [[gTLD]]s as [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]] begins delegation of dozens of new [[Domain Name]]s. Topics include Brand Management, [[ccTLD]]s, Domain Hosting, [[DNS]], [[IDN]]s, and more.<ref>[http://name.eventbrite.com/ NamesCon, Eventbrite] Retrieved 11 Nov 2013</ref>

* The Things a Marketing / Brand Manager Needs to Know

* The Things a Marketing / Brand Manager Needs to Know

* How to Become a [[Registrar]] from [[ICANN]]

* How to Become a [[Registrar]] from [[ICANN]]

* Parking vs. Megasites vs. Mini Sites Whitelabels For Your Domains

* Parking vs. Megasites vs. Mini-Sites Whitelabels For Your Domains

* Keynote by [[Frank Schilling]]

* Keynote by [[Frank Schilling]]