Early bird tickets are now available for online event. Registration is now open for NamesCon Online 2021. The virtual event will take place January 27-29, 2021. This is about the same time that the in-person event was scheduled. Like many ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
NamesCon delays in-person events but plans another virtual conference
· ServicesNo travel necessary for next NamesCon event. NamesCon organizers have decided that the regular annual conference slated for January 2021 will be a virtual event. The event was scheduled to return to Austin for a second year. But ravel is ... Continue Reading1 Comment
How to network at NamesCon Online
· ServicesHere's how to (virtually) network at NamesCon Online. Networking at virtual conferences is different than in-person conferences. Different, but not necessarily better or worse. Many people will find networking at virtual events easier, especially ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Let’s talk about Sex (.com) at NamesCon
· UncategorizedKieren McCarthy and I will discuss the fight for one of the world's most valuable domain names. Many of you know that Sex .com sold for a (then record) $13 million in 2010. That's the boring part of the story. Next month at NamesCon Online, I'll ... Continue Reading3 Comments
NamesCon Europe postponed, virtual conference possible
· ServicesCovid-19 forces delay. NamesCon Europe, originally scheduled for Budapest this August, has been delayed due to Covid-19. Organizers have already booked July 15-17, 2021 for the new date. The move comes as no surprise. Conferences that attract ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
NamesCon 2020 was a hit but could be even better next year
· ServicesMoving to Austin was a smart move, and next year could be even better. NamesCon Global 2020 is in the books. The conference took place last Wednesday through Saturday in Austin, Texas. The move to Austin after many years in Las Vegas was a ... Continue Reading14 Comments
NamesCon weather will be hit and miss
· UncategorizedMost days will be nice, and Saturday will be beautiful. Weather in Austin during January can be hit or miss. Some days will be sunny and warm while other days will be cold with even a bit of freezing precipitation. Fortunately, it looks like ... Continue Reading3 Comments
NamesCon preview – DNW Podcast #270
· PodcastsMichael Cyger and Monte Cahn preview the action in Austin this week. This week the domain name industry will converge in Austin, Texas for NamesCon 2020. To preview the action, I talk to Michael Cyger of DNAcademy about which panels he’s attending. ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Full NamesCon schedule released, GoDaddy CEO Aman Bhutani to keynote
· ServicesBhutani to speak at "Domain Economic Forum". NamesCon has published the full schedule for its event taking place in Austin January 29-February 1. Aman Bhutani, who became the CEO of GoDaddy last year, will be the main keynote speaker. Bhutani ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
NamesCon Austin hotel sold out, new blocks announced
· UncategorizedConference organizers strike deals with nearby hotels. Both of NamesCon's hotel blocks at the Omni Hotel for January's conference in Austin have sold out. In fact, the entire hotel is now sold out for the conference. NamesCon announced today ... Continue Reading1 Comment
