Welcome to the New gTLD Program Next Round Webinar, hosted by Venky Venkatesh (NewgTLDprogram.com) and John Matson (johnmatson.consulting), leading experts in the domain name industry. This comprehensive session dives deep into the upcoming round of ICANN's New gTLD Program, providing valuable insights for businesses, domain investors, brands, and consultants looking to secure their own new gTLD. 🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Webinar: ▶️ The evolution and impact of the New gTLD Program since its inception Key changes and expectations for the next round of ICANN’s New gTLD Program ▶️ Insights on the application process, timelines, and compliance requirements ▶️ Strategies from leading New gTLD consultants to maximize your application success ▶️ Case studies from the first round and lessons learned Why now is the perfect time to apply for your own .brand or .industry-specific TLD 🎯 Who Should Watch: Businesses exploring New gTLD applications Domain investors looking to expand their portfolios New gTLD consultants and digital branding agencies Corporate strategists focused on digital transformation Anyone interested in the future of domain names and the DNS ecosystem 💡 About the Hosts: Venky Venkatesh – Founder of DotUp ICANN Accreditation Consultancy & newgtldprogram.com, with extensive expertise in guiding brands through ICANN’s complex processes. (venky@newgtldprogram.com) John Matson – Industry expert with deep insights into ICANN’s New gTLD landscape and global domain management trends. (john@johnmatson.consulting) 🔗 Stay Connected: 🌐 Visit newgtldprogram.com for consulting services, expert resources, and upcoming webinars. 📢 Subscribe to our channel for more expert discussions on ICANN New gTLD programs. #NewgTLD #ICANNNewgTLD #NewgTLDProgramNextRound #NewgTLDConsultant #NewgTLDApplication #ICANN #Godaddy #Namecheap #Sedo #afternic #domains #domainnames #domainers

Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian spoke at APTLD87 in Hong Kong, highlighting DotUp’s ICANN accreditation consultancy and new gTLD consulting services for the upcoming ICANN 2026 new gTLD round. In this talk, he shared insights on: ✅ The benefits of becoming an ICANN-accredited registrar ✅ Strategic guidance for brands and businesses applying for new gTLDs ✅ How DotUp simplifies the accreditation and gTLD application process 🔗 Learn more: newgtldprogram.com & dotuptech.com 🔔 Subscribe for more updates on ICANN’s new gTLD program!

📍 ICANN83 | Prague, Czech Republic 🎯 Topic: New gTLD Program – Next Round 2026 In this short but insightful conversation, Venkatesh from NewgTLDProgram.com sits down with Lars Jensen, Co-founder of ShortDot Registry, to talk about the evolving world of new gTLDs. They discuss: – Lessons from running TLDs like .icu, .bond, .cyou – What brands should know before the 2026 ICANN round – How dotBrand strategy is changing – And why now is the best time to prepare 💡 Whether you're an IP lawyer, brand owner, or internet infrastructure geek — this one’s for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews and insights on the ICANN New gTLD Program. #ICANN83 #NewgTLD #ShortDot #DotBrand #ICANN2026 #gTLDStrategy #DomainNames #Venkatesh #NewgTLDProgram 🌐 About NewgTLDProgram.com NewgTLDProgram.com is a specialized consulting platform focused on helping brands, entrepreneurs, and organizations apply for and operate their own domain extensions (TLDs) in ICANN’s upcoming New gTLD Program – Next Round (2026). Whether you're looking to secure your .brand, launch a generic TLD registry, or simply understand the opportunity, we offer complete guidance — from strategy and application to post-delegation setup. Our founder Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian has helped over 30 companies navigate ICANN’s complex processes, and brings over a decade of domain industry expertise. 📞 Contact Us 📧 Email: hello@newgtldprogram.com 📍 Office Address: Dotup ICANN Accreditation Consultancy 1st Floor, Tiffany Building, Hiranandani Estate, Thane (West), Maharashtra – 400607, India 📱 Phone/WhatsApp: +91 98330 40838 🌐 Website: https://newgtldprogram.com 🔗 Connect With Us LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/newgtld Twitter (X): https://x.com/dotuptech Instagram: instagram.com/dotuptech Need help exploring your own TLD idea? 📩 Drop us an email or DM — we’d love to chat.