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ICA to host event regarding next round of TLDs (open to public)

ICA to host event regarding next round of TLDs (open to public)

Internet Commerce Association to hold free event regarding the next round of fresh TLDs.

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Internet Commerce Association is hosting the ICA Business Intelligence Briefing on Round 2 of Fresh gTLDs on August 4. While many ICA events are open only to members, this event is free and open to the public.

Nearly a decade since ICANN opened the application period for the first round of “fresh TLDs,” the industry is preparing for the next round. But when will it actually happen? What will be different this time around?

Ahead of domain investors shun the idea of applying for fresh TLDs out of hand, remember that the investment thesis for owning a TLD is different than investing in second level domains in that TLD.

ICA has assembled four people who were active in the first round of fresh TLDs to provide insight into the next round. Registration is here.

This post has been updated to reflect the correct date for the event.

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