Join us for a timely and informative ICA webinar: New gTLD Intelligence – Insights from the Experts, where we’ll explore the current status of ICANN’s New gTLD Program and what’s ahead as the next round approaches.
Whether you’re planning to apply, advise clients, or just want to stay informed, this session will give you a deeper understanding of the evolving gTLD landscape from those directly involved in shaping it.
The webinar will be moderated by ICA’s General Counsel, Zak Muscovitch, and will feature three expert panelists who bring deep knowledge and decades of experience to the table.
Register now to secure your spot!
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 26 at 1 PM ET
This webinar is open to the public—please share with colleagues and industry peers who may find it valuable.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Meet the Panelists:
Sophie Hey – Policy Advisor, Com Laude
Sophie is a Policy Advisor for Com Laude. She has been with Com Laude since 2018 and works with dot Brand and verified registries to represent their interests in ICANN policy work. Sophie was involved in the SubPro PDP which developed the policy for the next round and is now focusing on supporting ICANN’s implementation of that policy. Specific topics Sophie has focused on for the next round include geographic names at the top level, closed generics, and language in the Base Registry Agreement. Beyond the next round, Sophie has also been involved in groups at ICANN looking at registration data accuracy and DNS abuse.
Tom Barrett – Founder & President, EnCirca and Name Share
Tom Barrett is the founder and President of the ICANN-accredited registrars EnCirca Inc. and Name Share Inc., as well as the founder of PW Registry Corp (admin contact for .PW) and Altroots, a provider of blockchain and digital identity services. His registrars lead in managing restricted TLDs, including .BANK, .REALTOR, .CPA, .MED, and .POST, and EnCirca also serves as a Trademark Agent for the Trademark Clearinghouse.
Tom serves on the Board of the DotAsia Organization, where he is Corporate Treasurer and Chair of the Board Finance Committee. He is also the Chair-elect of the ICANN Nominating Committee and currently chairs the Web3 Working Group of the International Trademark Association.
Jeff Neuman – Founder & CEO, JJN Solutions
With over 25 years in the domain name space, Jeff is a recognized expert in internet governance, brand protection, and domain policy. As founder of JJN Solutions, he advises on legal and policy matters related to gTLDs. He previously led Neustar’s registry business and was instrumental in securing over 350 new gTLDs in the first round. Jeff is currently a Co-Chair of ICANN’s ongoing policy development work on launching the next round—and an ICA member.