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NamesCon Global 2023 Announced – May 31- June 3

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NamesCon made a surprise announcement today with the location and dates for the 2023 version of the show! The show will be returning to Austin, Texas on May 31st, 2023 and running until June 3, 2023. If you had been wondering when NamesCon would be back in 2023, block your calendars now!

The last NamesCon was at the end of August, 2022 and the timing was difficult for some with the end of summer and start of the school year. That said, it was nearly as busy as the previous show in 2020. NamesCon is by far the biggest domain investor focused show in the world and is well worth attending if you are serious about the domain industry.

Early bird tickets for the show are now available for $349. After December 22nd, the regular price is $999.

5 Things We’re Looking Forward to at NamesCon

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The last in-person NamesCon event took place in January 2020, which honestly seems like a lifetime ago. We’re incredibly excited to be heading to Austin, Texas for NamesCon’s return August 31st to September 3. Tickets are on sale right now if you’re considering coming. Here are five things we’re looking forward to:

Friends – It has been much too long since we’ve had the chance to see our friends in the domain industry in-person! The domain community is not particularly large and many of the participants have known each other for over a decade. While there have been many Zoom calls and online conferences, nothing replaces seeing friends, old and new, in person. NamesCon is by far the biggest domain focused conference and the lack of an in-person event the last 2+ years has been a big hole in the industry. We hope we can grab a coffee/drink/side of ribs with you there!

Sessions – The session lineup this year looks particularly interesting with sessions on negotiation, deal making, and a number of sessions on blockchain domains and NFTs. The full agenda can be found here. If you’re new to the industry, it’s a great chance to gain a lot of knowledge in a short amount of time.

Deals – At every NamesCon we have closed at least one deal just by the random chance of running into a domain broker or investor. Nothing quite compares to the rush of putting together a deal on the floor of a conference. There is also a big domain auction on the Thursday of the show. If you’ve never attended a live auction, it’s definitely an experience you don’t want to miss.

Parties – Our favorite party every NamesCon is the ICA Dinner. It draws out the biggest names in domain investing and is a great time. Tickets are available now. NamesCon is also having a social day on Saturday at Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden. While the conference is the main event, a lot of deals happen and relationships are formed at these less formal events.

BBQ – Texas is known for barbecue and you owe it to yourself to venture away from the hotel at some point to experience it first hand. We can honestly say the BBQ we had at Terry Black’s BBQ in 2020 was the best we’ve ever had.

If you’re heading to Austin, be sure to prepare for the heat! Temperatures of 38c/100f are common at this time of year. We hope to see you there!

Terry Black’s BBQ

DomainAgents Recognized as 3rd Highest Grossing Broker of 2020

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This past year was the strangest that we have ever experienced. The one silver lining was it was also the most successful year in DomainAgents’ history. We were proud that that accomplishment was recognized yesterday at NamesCon Online when Escrow.com announced that we were the 3rd highest grossing domain broker of the year in their annual tally. We’ve now received Escrow.com’s Masters of Domains award 5 years in a row!

We are proud to work with partners across the domain industry. We wouldn’t be here without the registrars, registries, domain investors and buyers, both large and small, that we work with every day. Our industry has managed to weather the pandemic storm better than most and we should all be thankful for that.

I’d like to highlight the great team we’ve built at DomainAgents. Whether it’s a deal for a few hundred dollars or a few million, the DomainAgents team provides great service to every buyer and seller they work with.

I know 2020 was a hard year for many people and I hope 2021 holds better things for everyone.

-Ryan McKegney
CEO, DomainAgents

NamesCon Sessions to Attend

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NamesCon Online is back this Wednesday, January 27th and there will be lots of opportunities to learn and socialize. The conference is live and online, so the timing of the sessions will depend on your local time zone. Here are some of the sessions that have caught our eye. The full agenda is online here.

Wednesday, January 27th

State of the Industry: Corporate Leaders
2020 was a year like no other, so it will be interesting to get the perspective of leaders from some of the industries biggest companies.

We’re Richer Together: Fractional Ownership as an Asset Class
Fractional ownership has been a buzzy topic for a couple of years now but has yet to really gain traction. Will 2021 be the year that it does?

Domain Investors Journey
We’re interested in this one because Michael Mann is a part of the panel. He’s one of the most successful domain investors of all time and he’s known for his strong opinions.

Thursday, January 28th

State of the Industry: Brokers
Domain brokers have a bird’s eye view of what’s happening with domain sales and some of the best will be reporting on what they’re seeing heading into 2021.

Lonnie Borck Memorial Award
This will be a short session to recognize someone who has made great contributions to the domain industry. We also expect that it will be a great time to be on the social channels as people come online to congratulate the winner.

Friday, January 29th

State of the Industry: Domain Investors
What are actual domain investors seeing? Their take will probably be a bit different than the related corporate and broker sessions.

What’s My Domain Worth?
Always a fun session. Experienced domainers and brokers evaluate domains in real time. We imagine they will review some names suggested in the chat.

How Do We Make The Internet Better From Here?: A Fireside Chat With Tucows CEO Elliot Noss
Elliot has been in the industry for decades and has experience and perspective that few can match.

There are also workshops and breakout sessions everyday focusing on domain value, investing, legal issues and other topics. On Thursday and Friday there is also a separate stream of content for domain investors in South Asia.

While it’s not the same as being together in person, it’s still a great opportunity to chat with other people in the industry on the NamesCon platform. Tickets are still available and are only $79.