The Internet Commerce Association invites you to join us on Wednesday, April 16 at 1 PM Eastern for a public Zoom webinar exploring the latest developments in the Domain Name Transfer Policy.
What’s changing—and what do you need to know?
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Which domain name locks are going away?
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What are the new lock periods?
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Will transferring domains become easier for registrants and registrars?
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What happens if there’s a transfer dispute?
Come get answers to these questions and more from a panel of industry experts who are deeply involved in shaping and implementing the new policy.
Moderated by ICA General Counsel Zak Muscovitch, the panel includes:
Owen Smigelski (Namecheap), Roger Carney (GoDaddy), Jothan Frakes (PLISK.COM), and Theo Geurts (Realtime Register B.V.).
This session is free and open to the public, so feel free to invite your colleagues and friends in the industry.
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 16th at 1 PM ET
We look forward to seeing you there!
Meet the Panelists!
Roger Carney – Director of Global Policy, GoDaddy
Roger Carney is the Director of Global Policy at GoDaddy, one of the world’s largest domain registrars. In his role, Roger focuses on the development and promotion of registrar-related businesses, products, and services, ensuring alignment with global policies and industry standards. He actively participates in ICANN’s policy-making processes, contributing to the evolution of domain name system policies. Roger’s expertise encompasses a broad range of registrar operations and policy development, making him a valuable voice in the discourse on domain transfer procedures.
Owen Smigelski – Head of ICANN Compliance & Relations, Namecheap
Jothan Frakes – CEO, PLISK.COM
Jothan Frakes is the CEO of PLISK.COM, an ICANN-accredited registrar offering a suite of domain registration and related services. With over three decades in the domain name industry, Jothan has held numerous senior leadership positions, demonstrating a deep understanding of both the registry and registrar sectors, as well as the secondary marketplace for new Top Level Domains. He co-founded several prominent domain industry conferences, including NamesCon, DomainFest, and MERGE!, facilitating collaboration and innovation within the industry. Jothan’s extensive experience and enthusiasm for domain names have established him as a trusted expert in the field.
Theo Geurts – Compliance & Policy Officer, Realtime Register B.V.
Theo Geurts is the Compliance & Policy Officer at Realtime Register B.V., a role he has held since 2009. With extensive experience in the domain name industry, Theo is actively involved in combating cybercrime and DNS abuse. He is a former council member of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council at ICANN and has previously served as the NomCom representative and Secretary for the Registrar Stakeholder Group (RrSG). Theo is dedicated to enhancing internet security and governance, leveraging big data and AI to proactively address cyber threats.