NamesCon Global 2024: Uniting the Domain Name Industry in Austin

Event Dates: June 5-8, 2024
Location: Austin, Texas (Omni Austin Hotel)

NamesCon Global, recognized as the premier domain name industry event, recently brought together a vibrant mix of domain investors, brokers, technologists, and service providers. This year’s conference, combined with CloudFest USA 2024, focused on providing attendees with cutting-edge tools, insights, and strategies to enhance their domain portfolios and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital assets landscape.

Purpose and Participants

NamesCon Global serves as the leading forum for connecting key players in the domain name and internet industry, including:

• Domain Registrars
• Internet Service Providers
• Domain Name Brokers
• IP Lawyers & Brand Protection Experts
• Governing Bodies
• Domain Name Investors
• Brands & Startups
• Cloud Computing Leaders
• Cloud Service Providers

The conference is renowned for cutting through the hype surrounding premium domains and digital assets, delivering genuine and actionable insights that attendees can apply directly to their work and mixing in various social events around Austin, TX.

Highlights and Key Sessions

1. Striking GOLD with Domains: The Art of the Large Deal: This session dove into the complexities and nuances of high-value domain transactions. Andrew Rosener (of MediaOptions), alongside Andrew Miller and Larry Fischer, shared experiences handling over $1 billion in premium domain name transactions. The discussion provided attendees with rare insights into 7-8 figure deals, illustrated through real-world case studies.
2. AI, Domains, and Web3: Fractionalizing, Tokenizing, and Exploring the Future of Domains: Experts Todd Ryan, Chad Folkening, and Andrew Rosener led a thought-provoking discussion on the future of domains and the digital asset industry. The session covered the impacts of AI and blockchain technology, focusing on domain fractionalization and tokenization. Attendees gained valuable perspectives on how these technologies are reshaping businesses and investment strategies in the domain industry.
3. The Climb to the Top: A Conversation with Andrew Rosener: World-leading domain broker Andrew Rosener shared his journey and insights into domain valuation and investment strategies. Known for his pivotal role in major deals such as Prime.com, Zoom.com, and X.com, Rosener offered a peek into his successful brokerage methods and future predictions. His valuation methodology, dubbed “the Rosener Equation,” has set industry standards and again and helped earned him the title of Domain Broker of the Year for the sixth consecutive year.
4. DomainSherpa Domain Auction Preview: Before the highly anticipated live domain name auction began, the experts at DomainSherpa provided a live valuation “cheat sheet” to help attendees make informed bidding decisions during the live RightoftheDot auction. This session featured Andrew Rosener, Ammar Kubba, Jen Sale, Jonathan “JT” Tenenbaum, Braden Pollock, and Shane Cultra, who shared their insights on which domains to add to portfolios and which to potentially ignore.
5. NamesCon RightOfTheDot Digital Asset Auction: The live domain name auction was a major highlight, with participants bidding on premium domain names and Web3 extensions. Auctioneer Wayne Wheat kept the action moving at top speed, making it an exhilarating event for all involved.
6. Outbound is Where It Goes Down: Moderated by MediaOption’s COO Jonathan “JT” Tenenbaum, this session focused on the outbound domain sales process. Several experts shared their strategies on identifying potential buyers, building and nurturing relationships, and closing deals successfully. The fast-paced session provided valuable insights on time management and best practices for attendees looking to improve their outbound sales techniques.

Awards and Recognition

Escrow.com Master of Domains Award: Each year, Escrow.com recognizes the 10 highest-grossing brokers in the domain industry for their successful deals and contributions. At NamesCon 2024, Andrew Rosener and his company, MediaOptions, received the Master of Domains award for the sixth consecutive year, a testament to their excellence and leadership in the field.

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Andrew Rosener, founder and CEO of MediaOptions.com, has been a pivotal figure in the domain name industry since 2008. Under his leadership, Media Options has become the #1 domain broker globally. Rosener has facilitated over $600 million in domain sales and played key roles in numerous high-profile transactions, including the sales of X.com to Elon Musk, Zoom.com to Zoom, and Prime.com and Podcast.com to Amazon, among thousands of others.

Rosener’s innovative approach and expertise have not only earned him the title of Broker of the Year multiple times but also set new standards for domain valuation and investment strategies. His continued success and recognition at NamesCon highlight the significant impact he and MediaOptions have on the industry.

Conclusion

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NamesCon Global 2024 in Austin was a resounding success, providing attendees with invaluable knowledge and networking opportunities. The conference reaffirmed its position as the must-attend event for anyone involved in the domain landscape, offering a platform to explore the latest trends, technologies, and investment strategies that are shaping the future of digital assets.