Shows returning to Ice Palace in Miami. Organizers of the NamesCon and CloudFest conferences have revealed that the events will take place November 11-12 this year. The shows are returning to Miami, which is no surprise. But it is a bit ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
My thoughts on NamesCon 2025
· UncategorizedThere were a lot of new (old) faces, and organizers can improve next year's show with some tweaks. NamesCon took place in Miami last week, and I'm glad I attended. Here are my thoughts on the show. Miami was a good move It's good for ... Continue Reading4 Comments
On the ground at NamesCon – DNW Podcast #560
· PodcastsInterviews with 16 people at NamesCon. The domain name industry converged in Miami last week for NamesCon. It's the first time the show has been held in Miami. Held in conjunction with CloudFest, the event attracted nearly 1,000 people. On ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Q&A: NamesCon’s new owners explain what to expect as event moves to Miami
· UncategorizedOpus Origin promises an improved version of NamesCon this year. NamesCon is going to a new city this year. But that's not all that's changed, at least behind the scenes: NamesCon is under new ownership. I reached out to Opus Origin to learn more ... Continue Reading1 Comment
My thoughts on NamesCon’s new location and date
· ServicesA change was necessary, but it creates a conflict. NamesCon formally announced its new location during the Thanksgiving holiday. After stints in Las Vegas and Austin, NamesCon is moving to Miami. It will hold its next event November 5-6, 2025 at ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Come to these can’t-miss sessions at NamesCon next week
· ServicesDomain investors will learn a lot at these two sessions. NamesCon is in Austin next week. I'm hosting two sessions, and I love how they're coming together. I think domain investors will get a lot of value from these. We're not rehashing things ... Continue Reading1 Comment
NamesCon auction: here are the domains I’m watching
· Domain SalesThese domains in the live domain name auction caught my attention. NamesCon is just two weeks away, and that means Right of the Dot's live domain name auction is coming soon. I talked to Monte Cahn and Scott Pruitt of Right of the Dot on DNW ... Continue Reading6 Comments
NamesCon + Auction preview – DNW Podcast #484
· PodcastsLearn about this year's NamesCon and the live domain name auction. NamesCon 2024 is just weeks away, and it's not too late to register to attend. On today's show, I preview the event with two interviews. First, I speak with Soeren von Varchmin, ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
NamesCon ticket prices go up on Friday
· ServicesSave money by getting your conference pass before Friday. NamesCon 2024 is still more than six months away, but you might want to buy your ticket before Friday if you're sure you will attend. That's when prices go up. Next year's edition of the ... Continue Reading1 Comment
NamesCon recap – DNW Podcast #441
· PodcastsHear from 11 people who attended NamesCon. NamesCon returned to Austin earlier this month. It was a fun show running in conjunction with CloudFest USA. On today’s program, you’ll hear from 11 people who were at NamesCon. We discuss AI, women in ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
