NamesCon Global 2026 brings the world's leading domain investors, premium brokers and digital asset executives to Miami, with industry legends including Monte Cahn, Rick Schwartz and leading marketplace representatives gathering for two days of high-value auctions, networking and deal-making.
NamesCon Global 2026, Domain Investors, Domain Brokers, Premium Domain Names, Domain Auctions, Domain Investment and Digital Assets – the global domain name industry is heading to Miami, Florida, on 11–12 November 2026, bringing together some of the most influential investors, brokers, registrars, marketplace operators and entrepreneurs in the business.
Taking place at Ice Palace Studios, NamesCon Global is one of the most important annual gatherings for anyone involved in buying, selling, developing, investing in or managing domain names.
For Domain Investors, this is an opportunity to follow the latest developments in the industry, meet established names in domain investment, explore potential partnerships and understand where the premium domain market is heading.
What is NamesCon Global? It's an international conference dedicated to the domain name industry and the wider digital asset marketplace.
It brings together:
Professional domain investors and portfolio owners.
Premium domain brokers and brokerage companies.
Domain registrars and registry operators.
Domain aftermarket platforms and auction houses.
Website developers and digital entrepreneurs.
Technology companies and internet infrastructure providers.
Investors interested in emerging digital assets and online businesses.
The event provides an environment where people can exchange ideas, discuss acquisitions, negotiate transactions, build business relationships and discover new opportunities.
NamesCon 2026 also explores the changing relationship between artificial intelligence, digital identity, online discovery and domain ownership.
One of the biggest attractions of NamesCon is the opportunity to meet people who have helped shape the domain name industry.
The published 2026 speaker and featured-attendee lineups include some highly recognised names.
Monte Cahn is one of the most recognisable figures in the domain aftermarket and as President of RightOfTheDot, he is closely associated with premium domain auctions, high-value digital assets and domain industry deal-making.
RightOfTheDot is also responsible for the NamesCon domain and digital asset auction, making Monte particularly relevant to investors looking to bring premium names to market.
Rick Schwartz is one of the pioneers of domain name investing, known throughout the industry as the Domain King, he has spent decades acquiring and developing valuable domain names and is one of the most recognised personalities in the domain investment community.
Michael Mann is the CEO of DomainMarket.com and an established domain investor with a substantial portfolio of digital assets.
Darpan Munjal is the founder and CEO of Atom.com, a marketplace specialising in brandable domain names and business naming.
Andrew Rosener is a major figure in premium domain brokerage and serves as Chairman of MediaOptions.
Jonathan Tenenbaum is CEO and General Counsel at MediaOptions, working in premium domain brokerage and digital asset transactions.
Known in the industry as Mr Premium, Mark Ghoriafi is a premium domain broker at Sedo.
Dave Evanson is a senior broker at Sedo and has extensive experience in premium domain transactions.
Tracy Fogarty is CEO and an established domain broker, representing the professional brokerage side of the industry.
Tessa Holcomb is the owner and broker at Domain Advisors, working with premium domain names and domain transactions.
David Castello is co-founder of Castello Brothers, known for domain investment, premium acquisitions and developing domain names into established online businesses.
Michael Castello is CEO and President of CCIN.com and another established name in the domain industry.
Shane Cultra is an established domain investor and founder of Winterline.
Doron Vermaat is co-founder and COO of Efty, which provides domain investors with portfolio management and domain sales tools.
Richard Lau is a domain broker and entrepreneur associated with Short.com.
Andrew Miller is President and founder of ATM Holdings, involved in domain investments and the wider digital asset marketplace.
Michael Gilmour is CEO of ParkLogic, a company operating in domain monetisation and traffic optimisation.
Ron Jackson is the editor and publisher of DNJournal, one of the domain industry's established sources of aftermarket sales reports, industry news and domain investment coverage.
Braden Pollock is an entrepreneur and domain industry figure involved in premium domain acquisitions, legal brand marketing and investment.
These are among the notable professionals appearing in the published NamesCon 2026 speaker and featured-attendee listings. The event also brings together many other investors, brokers and industry executives from around the world.
Alphabetical order · Individual domains · Submission shortlist, not confirmed auction catalogue
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aicloudsi.com
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aiit.si
ailabsi.com
aillm.si
aimuzik.com
airobotsi.com
aisupersi.com
aithinks.xyz
aiteki.com
aivehicle.si
aiworkersi.com
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apikeys.si
artificialintelligenceact.co.uk
artificialintelligenceact.xyz
atozai.si
atozai.xyz
autocars.si
automizingai.com
autonism.com
autonomate.xyz
autonomization.si
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autovehicles.si
autozt.com
auxinic.com
bankapp.si
banks.kred
business.kred
businesstax.si
betswot.com
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carbonenergysi.com
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cheapenergybills.co.uk
climatechange.green
climatechangesi.com
climatecontrol.ai
climatecontrol.si
colns.com
completer.xyz
copyandpaste.si
ctrlaltdelete.ai
ctrlaltdeleteai.com
cvq.si
cyberware.si
datastoragesi.com
diy rs.com
domaininvestment.si
drugite.com
energygridsi.com
engineerssi.com
evcharge.green
evcharger.green
evolutional.xyz
faceai.si
fbv.si
fpvai.xyz
fpvdrone.ai
funai.lol
gameapp.si
gigabytes.co.uk
gigabytes.si
gigacenter.xyz
gigafactorysi.com
healthandbeauty.si
highena.com
highintelligence.xyz
highsecurity.si
highstandard.si
higherlevel.si
hospice.icu
hubbal.com
internets.si
itcompany.si
itfirm.ai
itsupportsi.com
kaeys.com
kenyz.com
lidine.com
llmodel.si
loans.kred
makeapp.si
michaels.si
modernization.si
nemmis.com
oanac.com
onlinesafety.si
opentalk.si
openrouted.com
operatingsystemsi.com
payed.si
payez.ai
piccadillycircus.co.uk
privatebrowsing.xyz
privatejetz.com
qwr.si
regentspark.co.uk
renull.com
rodels.com
searchenginesi.com
securitycompany.si
senats.com
shrinal.ai
shrinal.com
siaitools.com
sicreditscore.com
siroboticsai.com
sisupportai.com
sisupportcenter.com
sisupportdesk.com
sitechfirm.com
spys.co.uk
spys.si
stock.kred
superintelligency.xyz
supportdesk.si
supportticket.si
talentagency.icu
techcompany.si
techtoniks.com
teknopix.com
tokenize.kred
toolstack.si
trillionaire.bet
voicechatsi.com
walters.si
waterssi.com
webaddress.si
weightlossjab.xyz
workassistant.si
world.kred
xzm.si
yaets.com
ytr.si
ztcctv.com
ztsecurity.si
zxa.si
NamesCon is not just about individual domain investors. It also attracts companies operating across the domain registration, aftermarket, technology and internet infrastructure sectors.
Organisations represented in the 2026 event programme and exhibitor community include:
GoDaddy
Sedo
Atom
Identity Digital
Dynadot
Namecheap
InterNetX
IONOS
ParkLogic
Above.com
Escrow.com
MediaOptions
RightOfTheDot
DomainAgents
DomainMarket.com
Efty
D3
Porkbun
ICANN
These companies operate across different parts of the domain ecosystem, from registration and aftermarket sales to brokerage, escrow, monetisation and emerging digital identity.
For investors, meeting representatives from these organisations can provide valuable insight into the services, technology and commercial opportunities available in the industry.
One of the major attractions of NamesCon 2026 is the RightOfTheDot domain and digital asset auction.
Scheduled for 11 November, the auction provides a platform for premium digital assets to be presented to an audience of investors and industry professionals.
For domain owners, auctions can provide exposure to buyers who might otherwise never encounter their domains.
For investors, they offer an opportunity to discover names, evaluate potential acquisitions and identify digital assets with commercial development potential.
The auction is particularly interesting because the value of a domain name is not always limited to its resale potential.
A strong domain can become the foundation of a company, an online platform, a marketplace or an established digital brand.
This year's event explores several important themes shaping the future of the internet.
1. Domain Investment and Premium Domain Sales
Discussions around domain valuation, investment strategies, portfolio management and the aftermarket.
2. Artificial Intelligence and Domain Names
AI is changing how people discover information, interact with businesses and use the internet. This creates new opportunities for AI-related domain names and digital brands.
3. Digital Identity
The growing importance of online identity, ownership, trust and the infrastructure supporting the next generation of internet services.
4. Domain Monetisation
How investors can generate revenue from their portfolios through development, advertising, partnerships and other business models.
5. The Future of Domain Extensions
The changing landscape of domain extensions and the opportunities available across established and emerging TLDs.
6. Networking and Business Partnerships
Perhaps one of the most valuable aspects of NamesCon is the opportunity to meet people face to face, establish relationships and explore commercial arrangements.
The domain industry has evolved considerably.
It is no longer simply about registering a name, holding it for several years and hoping somebody eventually makes an offer.
Professional investors are increasingly looking at how domains can be developed, monetised and used as foundations for businesses.
A premium keyword-rich domain can offer an established identity, commercial relevance and a valuable starting point for a new venture.
There are also opportunities for investors to work with entrepreneurs and businesses that want to build on existing premium domains rather than start from scratch.
This is an area where partnerships can create opportunities for both domain owners and developers.
At Domain Investors, we look beyond simply buying and selling domain names.
Our approach includes identifying valuable digital assets, developing websites and businesses around domain names, exploring commercial partnerships and looking for opportunities to turn domains into operating businesses.
We control a portfolio spanning more than 1,000 domain names across various extensions and categories, including premium .com names, .ai domains and other digital assets.
Our interests extend beyond traditional domain resale.
We actively look for opportunities where the right domain can provide the foundation for a new website, online business, platform or commercial partnership.
We also recognise that different domains have different purposes. Some are suitable for development, some for investment, and others may be better suited to strategic partnerships or acquisition by an established business.
Our AI-related interests also extend into the development of our own artificial intelligence platform, Ask AI Artificial Intelligence Integration, operated by AILIMITED LTD.
This reflects our wider belief that domain names can become valuable foundations for real products, services and businesses.
For anyone involved in the domain industry, the value of attending NamesCon extends beyond the conference sessions.
It is about being in the same room as people who understand the market.
A conversation with an experienced domain broker could lead to a potential sale. Meeting another investor could open the door to a portfolio acquisition or partnership. Speaking with a registrar or marketplace could reveal new ways to manage and commercialise digital assets.
These relationships can be just as valuable as the information presented on stage.
NamesCon also offers an opportunity to understand what other investors are buying, which categories are attracting interest and how the industry is responding to changes in technology.
NamesCon Global 2026 promises to be an important gathering for the international domain name industry.
With established investors, premium domain brokers, marketplace executives, registrars and technology companies represented, Miami will provide an opportunity to discuss the future of domain names and the wider digital asset economy.
For Domain Investors, the event represents an opportunity to follow industry developments, build relationships, explore partnerships and identify potential opportunities within the global marketplace.
The domain industry continues to evolve, and the businesses that recognise the potential of digital assets will be well positioned to participate in its next chapter.
A domain name can be much more than an internet address. It can be the beginning of a brand, a business, a platform or an entirely new opportunity.
Event: NamesCon Global 2026
Dates: 11–12 November 2026
Venue: Ice Palace Studios, Miami, Florida, USA
Official website: https://namescon.com/
Article Written by Aston Kennedy
CEO & Founder Of Domain Investors
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At Domain Investors, we closely follow significant domain industry transactions and emerging market trends to help provide informed insight into the value and commercial potential of premium digital assets. Our primary focus is building, developing and managing our own extensive domain portfolio, although we also consider selected third-party domains for representation where we identify genuine commercial opportunity.
We recognise that the right domain name can become the foundation of a successful brand. A memorable, relevant and distinctive digital identity can give a business a competitive advantage, which is why we occasionally invite exceptional domain owners to have their assets considered for our portfolio and brokerage platform.
Premium Marketing Exposure: Selected domains may receive prominent homepage placement, dedicated promotional features and exposure to our established network of domain investors, entrepreneurs and prospective buyers.
Bespoke Sales Landing Pages: Where we agree to represent a domain, we can develop a dedicated landing page designed to showcase its branding potential, commercial applications and acquisition opportunity. Represented domains are required to direct visitors to our website through the agreed landing-page arrangement.
Selective Portfolio Admission: We do not accept every domain submitted to us. Each potential addition is assessed on its individual merits, considering brandability, market relevance, commercial applications and long-term investment potential.
Strategic Buyer Outreach: We use our industry experience, established contacts and wider domain investment network to identify potential end users and businesses that may benefit from acquiring the right digital asset. Representation does not constitute a guarantee of sale.
About Domain Investors
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Whether you are looking to acquire a premium domain, explore domain investment opportunities or have an exceptional digital asset considered for representation, visit our website and contact us to discuss our boutique brokerage services.
