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Domain Summit Asia 2026 - Bangkok, Thailand

Sunday, Dec 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM to Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM ICT

Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit by IHG, 1 Sukhumvit Alley 22, Khlong Tan Nuea, Bangkok, Klongtoey, 10110, Thailand

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Sunday, Dec 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM to Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM ICT

Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit by IHG, 1 Sukhumvit Alley 22, Bangkok, Klongtoey, 10110, Thailand.

Domain Summit Asia 2026

  • December 6–7, 2026
  • Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit by IHG
  • Bangkok, Thailand
  • Side events organized by our attendees
  • Group networking tours (to be announced soon)

 

Geographic TLD, ccTLD and Corporate Partners

  • TLD Partner: .Asia (Hong-Kong)
  • Corporate partner: Open-Xchange (Germany)

 

A Rare Meeting of the Domain Name Industry in Asia

In December 2026, Bangkok will welcome one of the year’s few dedicated domain name industry business events in Asia.

Domain Summit Asia brings together an international circle of domain investors, registrars, registries, hosting companies, technology providers, entrepreneurs, and digital business leaders for two considered days of conversation, insight, and opportunity.

This is not an oversized trade show.

It is a focused industry gathering created for people who value direct access, intelligent discussion, and relationships built properly—in person.

Following the inaugural Domain Summit Asia in Hong Kong, the 2026 edition moves to Bangkok: one of Asia’s most dynamic and internationally connected cities.

 

Two Days in Bangkok

Sunday, December 6

A full program of presentations, expert discussions, company introductions, private meetings, and carefully structured networking.

Monday, December 7

A second day dedicated to industry insight, international business development, and the conversations that often matter most once the formal introductions have been made.

 

The Industry in One Room

Domain Summit Asia 2026 will explore the business shaping the domain name industry across Asia and the wider international market, including:

  • Domain investment and the aftermarket
  • Registrars, registries, and digital infrastructure
  • Asian market opportunities and international expansion
  • New domain extensions and the next ICANN application round
  • Artificial intelligence, Web3, and emerging technologies
  • Partnerships between Asian and global businesses
  • The future of digital identity and online ownership

The final program will be developed with participating speakers, partners, and industry leaders.

 

The Venue

The event will take place at Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit by IHG, in the heart of Bangkok.

The venue has been selected to offer a professional and comfortable setting where conference sessions, business meetings, exhibition activity, and networking can take place under one roof.

 

Intentionally Limited

Domain Summit events are designed around the quality of the room—not simply the number of people inside it.

Attendance will therefore be intentionally limited, and registrations may be individually reviewed to preserve a relevant, professional, and business-focused audience.

The result is a setting in which introductions are meaningful, conversations have time to develop, and participants can meet the people they came to Bangkok to meet.

 

Join Us in Bangkok

For two days, a carefully selected part of the Asian and international domain name industry will come together in Bangkok.

Not merely to exchange business cards.

To exchange ideas, establish partnerships, and create opportunities that may continue long after the event concludes.

Domain Summit Asia 2026
December 6–7, 2026
Bangkok, Thailand

Organized by Helmuts Meskonis and the Domain Summit team.

Speakers, partners, exhibitors, networking activities, and the detailed agenda will be announced during the planning process.

 

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About Organizer

Domain Summit Organizer name

https://www.domainsummit.com

Domain Summits are business-first events for the global domain industry. We welcome domain name registries, registrars, hosting companies, security experts, lawyers and domain investors who understand the value of time, trust, and meaningful exchange.

Contact the Organizer

Speakers

Edmon Chung is serving as the CEO for DotAsia Organisation. He also participates extensively in global and regional Internet related groups and contributes his time and expertise to Internet Governance related issues.

Since 2002, Edmon played a leadership role in the region-wide ‘.Asia’ domain extension initiative. He championed DotAsia Organisation as a not-for-profit organization and its mandate to promote Internet development and adoption in Asia. Since the launch of ‘.Asi’ web presence in 2008, DotAsia has contributed significantly to a variety of community projects in Asia, including for example: Go.Asia, ISIF.Asia, NetMission.Asia, MaD.Asia among others.

Edmon is also an inventor of patents underlying technologies for internationalized domain names (IDN) and was involved in making it possible for the introduction of multilingual domain names and email addresses on the Internet. In 2000, Edmon was selected by Canada’s most prestigious and influential news journal, The Globe and Mail, as one of its ‘Young Canadian Leaders’. In 2001, he won the ‘Most Innovative Award’ in the Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurship Award. Between 2006 and 2010, Edmon served as an elected member on the ICANN GNSO Council and after that he served as an elected member on the ICANN At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) from the Asia Pacific Region. Between 2006 and 2011, Edmon also served as an elected member of the Elections Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in the Information Technology Subsector.

Edmon has a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Engineering from the University of Toronto.

https://www.dot.asia
About Edmon Chung
CEO
DotAsia Organisation
Dec 06, 2026
10:10 AM

The .Asia Report: The State of Asia’s Internet and Domain Landscape

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM Main Stage
11:30 AM

GoCreate!

11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Main Stage

Michael Riedl is the CEO of Team Internet Group, a global internet solutions company focusing on high-growth digital marketing (Online Marketing segment) and domain name management (Online Presence segment). Team Internet Group's Online Marketing segment generates privacy-safe, AI-driven consumer journeys, while the Online Presence segment serves as a primary distribution channel for various digital products, most importantly international domain names.

https://teaminternet.com
About Michael Riedl
CEO
Team Internet Group
Dec 06, 2026
04:00 PM

The 2026 New gTLD Round: What Asia and the World Applied For - and What Happens Next. Discussion Panel

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM Main Stage

Lars Jensen is the Founder and CEO of ShortDot SA - The registry that currently owns and operates five New Top-Level Domain Extensions: .icu, .bond, .cyou, .cfd and .sbs.

ShortDot has officially submitted its applications for ICANN’s next round of new domain extensions. This is an important milestone for the company, made possible by our incredible team. From researching and refining our selections to completing every detail of the applications, it took expertise, focus, long hours, and plenty of late nights.

ShortDot is Headquartered in Luxembourg with a distributed team of highly talented professionals across US, EU, and India.

https://shortdot.bond
About Lars Jensen
Founder & CEO
ShortDot
Dec 06, 2026
04:00 PM

The 2026 New gTLD Round: What Asia and the World Applied For - and What Happens Next. Discussion Panel

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM Main Stage

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Hong Kong, NiceNIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED is an ICANN-accredited domain registrar providing reliable domain services to individuals, businesses, and resellers worldwide. Since our founding, we have helped customers register, transfer, and manage domains across 2,500+ extensions, including gTLDs, ccTLDs, new gTLDs, and premium domains.

https://www.nicenic.com
About Helen Ho
CEO
NiceNic
Dec 06, 2026
03:00 PM

The State of the Domain Industry in China: Market Transformation and Global Opportunity - Discussion Panel

03:00 PM - 03:45 PM Main Stage

Experienced Sales Manager with experience working with Domain, Cloud and Data services historically,  focusing today on helping brands to protects themselves from infringement online, preventing counterfeiting and Fraud for leading businesses globally.

https://ox.io
About Benjamin Reuss
International Sales Manager
Open-Xchange
Dec 06, 2026
11:00 AM

The State of Email, Privacy and Digital Trust in 2026

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM Main Stage

Louise runs the domain name dispute resolution service at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) and serves as Secretary-General of the Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre (ADNDRC).

ADNDRC is Asia's first and only UDRP provider.  HKIAC provides dispute resolution services for ccTLDs: .hk, .cn and .ph, in addition to international commercial arbitration services.  ADNDRC / HKIAC has handled over 3,500 domain name disputes over the past 25 years.

Louise is a lawyer qualified in Hong Kong and England & Wales.  She has worked for over 15 years in international dispute resolution. 

 

 

https://hkiac.org
About Louise Wong
Special Counsel (Domain Name Dispute Resolution)
HKIAC
Dec 07, 2026
11:00 AM

Who Is Responsible When AI Acts? - Domains, Intellectual Property and Liability in the Age of Autonomous Agents. Discussion Panel

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Main Stage

IT entrepreneur in the domain and hosting infrastructure space.

Founder and CEO of aHOST, ALLDomains, and SSLs. ICANN accredited registrar.

Focused on building reliable platforms for domains, DNS, hosting, and SSL with an emphasis on automation and scalability.

Open to partnerships and technology collaboration.

https://www.ahost.uz/en
About Artur Suvanov
CEO and Founder
aHOST.uz
Dec 07, 2026
10:00 AM

From Control Panels to Autonomous Operations - AI and Agents Inside the Domain Registrar Backend. Discussion Panel

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Main Stage

I have been traditionally working with host.al (we enable about 40% of .Al domain registrations) and last year obtained ICANN accreditation with OSIR Inc (Delaware Corp). 

I have background in IT and hoping to fill a niche in AI and Domaining. We already have a sympathetic approach to registering/ managing domains with AI

https://www.osir.com
About Armand Brahaj
Founder
Osir.com
Dec 07, 2026
02:00 PM

Agents as Customers: Are We Ready for AI Agents Buying Domain Names? Discussion Panel

02:00 PM - 02:45 PM Main Stage

As a co-founder of NicNames and NIC.UA, I have led the building of my companies for over 23 years. I have successfully launched and managed multiple projects, including the leading domain name registrar in Ukraine, a web-hosting provider, and a law firm, reaching millions of customers in Ukraine and abroad.

I am also a certified Patent Attorney specializing in copyright and trademarks. I have helped hundreds of inventors and entrepreneurs protect and monetize their trademarks, innovations, and ideas. I am also the founder and CEO of Ukrfund Charity, a non-profit organization supporting social and environmental causes in Ukraine. I am passionate about using my skills and expertise to create a positive impact and value for the web community and society.

https://nicnames.com
About Andriy Khvetkevych
Co-Founder
NicNames & Nic.ua
Dec 07, 2026
09:30 AM

Warm-Up Session: Inside Our AI-Assisted Domain Abuse Response — Team, Tools & Workflow.

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM Main Stage
02:00 PM

Agents as Customers: Are We Ready for AI Agents Buying Domain Names? Discussion Panel

02:00 PM - 02:45 PM Main Stage

A proven entrepreneur, with more then a decade of expertise in online Advertising.

Founded 3 online Advertising companies, sold the first 2, enjoying building the 3rd.

The 4th will be somthing new. stay tuned.

My passion is creating Marketplaces for anything and everything.

I value Growth, being all you can be, and influencing people for the better.

My craft is Creating and growing teams and companies.

https://pushub.net/
About Eli Desatnik
Co-Founder
Pushub
Dec 07, 2026
04:00 PM

Discussion Panel - LLMs & Agents in Marketing: Our Experience

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM Main Stage

Domains + Hosting + Cloud + Servers + Emails + Security

QualiSpace- Your Online Ally, is an ICANN Accredited Domain Name Registrar and a driving Web and Cloud Hosting service provider. QualiSpace offers 360-degree web-presence solutions- Domain Registration, Cloud Servers, Web Hosting, Advanced Email services, Website Builder products, Security Certificates and more. We aim to empower, expand and get exponential growth for small and medium-sized businesses through our tailor-made web hosting services. Our reliable and cost-effective hosting services enable the budding entrepreneurs to turn their dreams into reality by providing best-in-class products that fit their pockets and make them thrive online.

ConnectReseller: A brand fully focused on Domain Names. It's a no-nonsense brand selling Domain Names only with most competitive price with the Industry Best support and services along with all selling and managing tools.

My Role: Enabling teams of both these brands to excel in their area and make the brands flourish in the industry to achieve customer satisfaction at its best along with higher ROI for customers on their investment on the online infrastructure.

https://www.vertoz.com/
About Yatin Shah
Vice President
Vertoz
Dec 06, 2026
02:00 PM

India, Southeast Asia and the Next Billion Internet Users: Where Will Domain Growth Come From? Discussion Panel

02:00 PM - 02:45 PM Main Stage

Eshan Pancholi is a technology marketing professional with expertise spanning marketing, business growth, brand building, and emerging digital technologies.

He has worked extensively within the domain name industry, particularly in the New gTLD space, leading marketing and brand initiatives for companies including ShortDot SA, Radix (Directi Group), NameBlock, WebUnited, and Nicky.

Throughout his career, Eshan has focused on building strong, sustainable technology brands, developing growth strategies, and helping companies adapt to fast-changing digital markets.

His experience sits at the intersection of technology, branding, and commercial growth, with a particular focus on creating meaningful brands and driving long-term market visibility.

https://shortdot.bond
About Eshan Pancholi
Vice President, Marketing & Strategic Partnerships
ShortDot
Dec 07, 2026
04:00 PM

Discussion Panel - LLMs & Agents in Marketing: Our Experience

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM Main Stage

Dominic Edmondson is a partner in Dentons’ Intellectual Property & Technology Group, based in Hong Kong.

His practice focuses on global data privacy and data protection, artificial intelligence, technology and IT transactions, cybersecurity, e‑commerce, telecommunications and digital media, as well as contentious and non‑contentious intellectual property matters. His clients span a wide range of industries, with particular focus on TMT, financial services, automotive, consumer goods and retail, and healthcare and life sciences.

As a fluent Mandarin speaker, Dominic previously spent four years in Beijing advising clients on intellectual property strategy and enforcement in Mainland China, before expanding his practice in Hong Kong to encompass cross‑border data privacy and technology work across Greater China and Asia.

Dominic has a strong interest in artificial intelligence and distributed ledger technology and their impact on business in the Greater China region and more broadly in Asia.

He has been recognised as a Next Generation Partner for Fintech in China by Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024–2025 and has obtained the CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Practitioner / Europe) and the CIPT (Certified Information Privacy Technologist) certifications from the IAPP.

https://hongkong.dentons.com/
About Dominic Edmondson
Partner
Dentons Hong Kong
Dec 07, 2026
11:00 AM

Who Is Responsible When AI Acts? - Domains, Intellectual Property and Liability in the Age of Autonomous Agents. Discussion Panel

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Main Stage

Ankur Raheja has practiced law in India since 2005 and has been practicing domain name law for nearly ten years, representing clients from all over the world in UDRP proceedings. He is an accredited UDRP panelist with ADNDRC (Hong Kong) and MFSD (Italy). Previously, Ankur worked as an Arbitrator/Panelist with .IN Registry for six years. He is also the Editor-In-Chief of ICA’s weekly UDRP Case Summary service.

https://www.domainlawyer.co/
About Ankur Raheja
Cyber / Domain Lawyer
Cylaw Solutions
Dec 07, 2026
11:00 AM

Who Is Responsible When AI Acts? - Domains, Intellectual Property and Liability in the Age of Autonomous Agents. Discussion Panel

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Main Stage

Senior domain broker working with international markets and broker relations.

LE.CN - We buy/sell/co-broker domain name. For Sale: ZC.com iw.com QT.com QL.com  HY.com ZM.com JZ.com GY.com FH.com XP.com Zi.com YZ.com RP.com QT.com QL.com

https://invest.le.cn/PC/#/
About Alan Xiao
Sr Domain Broker
Le.cn
Dec 06, 2026
03:00 PM

The State of the Domain Industry in China: Market Transformation and Global Opportunity - Discussion Panel

03:00 PM - 03:45 PM Main Stage

Sales Manager at Dynadot

https://www.dynadot.com
About Paulo Wu
Sales Manager
Dynadot
Dec 06, 2026
03:00 PM

The State of the Domain Industry in China: Market Transformation and Global Opportunity - Discussion Panel

03:00 PM - 03:45 PM Main Stage

To make a sound position in corporate world and work enthusiastically in team to achieve goal of the organization with devotion and hard work.

To pursue a key technical role in a reputed organization where I can contribute to the progress of my company, maximize my skills and gain maximum exposure to the emerging innovative technologies.

https://realtimeregister.com/
About Nomaan Penwala
Business Development
Realtime Register
Dec 06, 2026
02:00 PM

India, Southeast Asia and the Next Billion Internet Users: Where Will Domain Growth Come From? Discussion Panel

02:00 PM - 02:45 PM Main Stage

Michael is an online business entrepreneur and investor. He started building, buying and selling websites as a student and later founded Domain Magnate in 2008 to make a career out of it. The business has since grown and transformed to focus on acquisitions and sales of established websites.

Michael specializes in M&A of content, affiliate, e-commerce and SaaS businesses. He was featured in numerous industry publications and conferences and consults entrepreneurs on buying and selling web businesses, marketing and growth strategy.

https://exiting.com/
About Michael Bereslavsky
Founder
Exiting.com
Dec 07, 2026
03:00 PM

The AI-Powered Domain Investor - Finding, Valuing, Acquiring and Selling Domains in the Age of LLMs. Discussion Panel

03:00 PM - 03:45 PM Main Stage
  • 75% revenue growth in 24 months
  • Over 2,000 hours of SEO training delivered in 10 years
  • CESEO certified expert - French-Chinese-Cambodian SEO/SEA with 15 years of experience
  • SEO teacher in higher education for 10 years
  • Certified by Les Digiteurs CCI Paris since October 2024
  • Based in Paris and Hong Kong, I am also a Cantonese to French interpreter.

I'm also an international SEO Speaker (Canada, Poland, Italy, China, Hong Kong, etc.), an author (Baidu SEO: Challenges and Intricacies of Marketing in China). I have been selected as an Ambassador for Google Women Techmakers' program! 

In my free time, I'm France Hong Kong Business Association's Vice President.

https://www.hika.hk
About Véronique Duong
Co-Founder
HIKA
Dec 07, 2026
04:00 PM

Discussion Panel - LLMs & Agents in Marketing: Our Experience

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM Main Stage

Scott Pruitt is a domain industry marketing and operations executive with experience spanning domain registries, premium digital assets, auctions, and online marketing. He serves as Chief Marketing Officer for the .HipHop domain registry and Marketing and Operations Director for RightOfTheDot, a leading domain name and digital asset auction and brokerage firm.

Scott works at the intersection of technology, branding, and domain name commercialization, developing strategies that connect digital assets with businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, and online communities. His current work also includes exploring practical applications of artificial intelligence in marketing, operations, content development, and business strategy.

At Domain Summit Asia, Scott brings a marketer’s perspective to an industry traditionally viewed through the lenses of investment, development, and technology.

https://rotd.com
About Scott Pruitt
Chief Marketing Officer
RightOfTheDot. LLC & Dot Hip Hop, LLC
Dec 07, 2026
04:00 PM

Discussion Panel - LLMs & Agents in Marketing: Our Experience

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM Main Stage

Software Developer at Atak Domain & Domain Name API.

.NET Core, C# ve JavaScript ile full-stack geliştirme yapıyorum. Domain yönetim sistemleri ve API entegrasyonları geliştiriyorum.

https://www.atakdomain.com
About Yavuz Selim Yazıcı
Software Developer
Atak Domains
Dec 06, 2026
10:00 AM

Welcome Address

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM Main Stage

DarkDive is a dark web intelligence and digital risk intelligence platform that helps organizations detect, verify, and respond to threats originating from the dark web.

We continuously monitor underground forums, marketplaces, paste sites, and breach repositories to identify exposed credentials, sensitive data leaks, brand abuse, and domain misuse. Our platform focuses on high signal intelligence, reducing noise and false positives through leak verification, contextual analysis, and structured risk views.

DarkDive.ai enables security teams and CISOs to reduce mean time to detect (MTTD), validate real threats faster, and take decisive action through domain takedown support, leak dashboards, and attack surface visibility.

https://darkdive.ai/
About Mandar Kotkar
Head of Business
DarkDive
Dec 06, 2026
11:00 AM

The State of Email, Privacy and Digital Trust in 2026

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM Main Stage

Ankur is an IT management professional with extensive experience in operations, planning and execution. His strong point has always been project management, he has analysed the growing need of shopkeeper's as they have been struggling to start their own E-commerce website. 

Ankur an E-commerce consultant has worked with DreamCommerce S.A. (Krakow, Poland) which helped him to serve E-commerce platform in SaaS model to Indian shopkeepers, start-ups at an much affordable price. This has further helped many small and medium scale businesses take their business online and guided them in the digital space. 

https://zencommerce.in/
About Ankur Goel
Founder
Zencommerce
Dec 07, 2026
10:00 AM

From Control Panels to Autonomous Operations - AI and Agents Inside the Domain Registrar Backend. Discussion Panel

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Main Stage

Software Engineer and Infrastructure Engineer with experience building scalable web applications, backend systems, and production infrastructure. Currently serving as CTO at No Stress Limited, where I lead the development and operation of large-scale platforms, server infrastructure, mail systems, and high-performance backend services.

My experience spans frontend & backend development, DevOps, and system architecture, with a strong focus on PHP, Python, and System Design & Administration. I enjoy building reliable systems that can scale, whether it's a recruitment platform, a domain auction service processing millions of records, or infrastructure that delivers hundreds of thousands of emails each month.

https://www.dnforum.com
About Prashanna Tamrakar
CTO
No Stress Ltd
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I am an infrastructure builder, community custodian, & global B2B connector based in Riga, Latvia. Over 25+ years, my career has evolved from cloud hosting architectures to legacy media & global conventions.

 

My focus is strategically organized across 3 interconnected verticals:

🌍 1. DOMAIN SUMMIT (Global Conventions)

📰 2. DOMAIN FORUMS (Our Marketing & Media Engines)

🔒 3. HOSTMARIA (Infrastructure & Registrar)

https://www.domainsummit.com
About Helmuts Meskonis
Founder
Domain Summit
Dec 06, 2026
10:00 AM

Welcome Address

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM Main Stage
Dec 07, 2026
04:45 PM

Domain Summit Asia 2026 - Closing Address

04:45 PM - 05:00 PM Main Stage

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Sessions on Dec 06, 2026

10:00 AM

Welcome Address

10:00 AM - 10:10 AMMain Stage
    speaker

    Yavuz Selim Yazıcı

    Software DeveloperAtak Domains

    Software Developer at Atak Domain & Domain Name API.

    .NET Core, C# ve JavaScript ile full-stack geliştirme yapıyorum. Domain yönetim sistemleri ve API entegrasyonları geliştiriyorum.

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    speaker

    Helmuts Meskonis

    FounderDomain Summit

    I am an infrastructure builder, community custodian, & global B2B connector based in Riga, Latvia. Over 25+ years, my career has evolved from cloud hosting architectures to legacy media & global conventions.

     

    My focus is strategically organized across 3 interconnected verticals:

    🌍 1. DOMAIN SUMMIT (Global Conventions)

    📰 2. DOMAIN FORUMS (Our Marketing & Media Engines)

    🔒 3. HOSTMARIA (Infrastructure & Registrar)

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    10:10 AM
      speaker

      Edmon Chung

      CEODotAsia Organisation

      Edmon Chung is serving as the CEO for DotAsia Organisation. He also participates extensively in global and regional Internet related groups and contributes his time and expertise to Internet Governance related issues.

      Since 2002, Edmon played a leadership role in the region-wide ‘.Asia’ domain extension initiative. He championed DotAsia Organisation as a not-for-profit organization and its mandate to promote Internet development and adoption in Asia. Since the launch of ‘.Asi’ web presence in 2008, DotAsia has contributed significantly to a variety of community projects in Asia, including for example: Go.Asia, ISIF.Asia, NetMission.Asia, MaD.Asia among others.

      Edmon is also an inventor of patents underlying technologies for internationalized domain names (IDN) and was involved in making it possible for the introduction of multilingual domain names and email addresses on the Internet. In 2000, Edmon was selected by Canada’s most prestigious and influential news journal, The Globe and Mail, as one of its ‘Young Canadian Leaders’. In 2001, he won the ‘Most Innovative Award’ in the Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurship Award. Between 2006 and 2010, Edmon served as an elected member on the ICANN GNSO Council and after that he served as an elected member on the ICANN At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) from the Asia Pacific Region. Between 2006 and 2011, Edmon also served as an elected member of the Elections Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in the Information Technology Subsector.

      Edmon has a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Engineering from the University of Toronto.

      Sponsors
      10:30 AM

      Featured Industry Presentation

      10:30 AM - 10:50 AMMain Stage
      11:00 AM
        speaker

        Benjamin Reuss

        International Sales ManagerOpen-Xchange

        Experienced Sales Manager with experience working with Domain, Cloud and Data services historically,  focusing today on helping brands to protects themselves from infringement online, preventing counterfeiting and Fraud for leading businesses globally.

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        speaker

        Mandar Kotkar

        Head of BusinessDarkDive

        DarkDive is a dark web intelligence and digital risk intelligence platform that helps organizations detect, verify, and respond to threats originating from the dark web.

        We continuously monitor underground forums, marketplaces, paste sites, and breach repositories to identify exposed credentials, sensitive data leaks, brand abuse, and domain misuse. Our platform focuses on high signal intelligence, reducing noise and false positives through leak verification, contextual analysis, and structured risk views.

        DarkDive.ai enables security teams and CISOs to reduce mean time to detect (MTTD), validate real threats faster, and take decisive action through domain takedown support, leak dashboards, and attack surface visibility.

        SocialLink
        Sponsors
        11:30 AM

        GoCreate!

        11:30 AM - 11:50 AMMain Stage
          speaker

          Edmon Chung

          CEODotAsia Organisation

          Edmon Chung is serving as the CEO for DotAsia Organisation. He also participates extensively in global and regional Internet related groups and contributes his time and expertise to Internet Governance related issues.

          Since 2002, Edmon played a leadership role in the region-wide ‘.Asia’ domain extension initiative. He championed DotAsia Organisation as a not-for-profit organization and its mandate to promote Internet development and adoption in Asia. Since the launch of ‘.Asi’ web presence in 2008, DotAsia has contributed significantly to a variety of community projects in Asia, including for example: Go.Asia, ISIF.Asia, NetMission.Asia, MaD.Asia among others.

          Edmon is also an inventor of patents underlying technologies for internationalized domain names (IDN) and was involved in making it possible for the introduction of multilingual domain names and email addresses on the Internet. In 2000, Edmon was selected by Canada’s most prestigious and influential news journal, The Globe and Mail, as one of its ‘Young Canadian Leaders’. In 2001, he won the ‘Most Innovative Award’ in the Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurship Award. Between 2006 and 2010, Edmon served as an elected member on the ICANN GNSO Council and after that he served as an elected member on the ICANN At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) from the Asia Pacific Region. Between 2006 and 2011, Edmon also served as an elected member of the Elections Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in the Information Technology Subsector.

          Edmon has a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Engineering from the University of Toronto.

          02:00 PM
            speaker

            Yatin Shah

            Vice PresidentVertoz

            Domains + Hosting + Cloud + Servers + Emails + Security

            QualiSpace- Your Online Ally, is an ICANN Accredited Domain Name Registrar and a driving Web and Cloud Hosting service provider. QualiSpace offers 360-degree web-presence solutions- Domain Registration, Cloud Servers, Web Hosting, Advanced Email services, Website Builder products, Security Certificates and more. We aim to empower, expand and get exponential growth for small and medium-sized businesses through our tailor-made web hosting services. Our reliable and cost-effective hosting services enable the budding entrepreneurs to turn their dreams into reality by providing best-in-class products that fit their pockets and make them thrive online.

            ConnectReseller: A brand fully focused on Domain Names. It's a no-nonsense brand selling Domain Names only with most competitive price with the Industry Best support and services along with all selling and managing tools.

            My Role: Enabling teams of both these brands to excel in their area and make the brands flourish in the industry to achieve customer satisfaction at its best along with higher ROI for customers on their investment on the online infrastructure.

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            speaker

            Nomaan Penwala

            Business DevelopmentRealtime Register

            To make a sound position in corporate world and work enthusiastically in team to achieve goal of the organization with devotion and hard work.

            To pursue a key technical role in a reputed organization where I can contribute to the progress of my company, maximize my skills and gain maximum exposure to the emerging innovative technologies.

            SocialLink
            03:00 PM
              speaker

              Helen Ho

              CEONiceNic

              Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Hong Kong, NiceNIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED is an ICANN-accredited domain registrar providing reliable domain services to individuals, businesses, and resellers worldwide. Since our founding, we have helped customers register, transfer, and manage domains across 2,500+ extensions, including gTLDs, ccTLDs, new gTLDs, and premium domains.

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              speaker

              Alan Xiao

              Sr Domain BrokerLe.cn

              Senior domain broker working with international markets and broker relations.

              LE.CN - We buy/sell/co-broker domain name. For Sale: ZC.com iw.com QT.com QL.com  HY.com ZM.com JZ.com GY.com FH.com XP.com Zi.com YZ.com RP.com QT.com QL.com

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              speaker

              Paulo Wu

              Sales ManagerDynadot

              Sales Manager at Dynadot

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                Michael Riedl

                CEOTeam Internet Group

                Michael Riedl is the CEO of Team Internet Group, a global internet solutions company focusing on high-growth digital marketing (Online Marketing segment) and domain name management (Online Presence segment). Team Internet Group's Online Marketing segment generates privacy-safe, AI-driven consumer journeys, while the Online Presence segment serves as a primary distribution channel for various digital products, most importantly international domain names.

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                Lars Jensen

                Founder & CEOShortDot

                Lars Jensen is the Founder and CEO of ShortDot SA - The registry that currently owns and operates five New Top-Level Domain Extensions: .icu, .bond, .cyou, .cfd and .sbs.

                ShortDot has officially submitted its applications for ICANN’s next round of new domain extensions. This is an important milestone for the company, made possible by our incredible team. From researching and refining our selections to completing every detail of the applications, it took expertise, focus, long hours, and plenty of late nights.

                ShortDot is Headquartered in Luxembourg with a distributed team of highly talented professionals across US, EU, and India.

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                Day 1 Closing Remarks

                04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
                05:00 PM

                Sessions on Dec 07, 2026

                09:30 AM
                  speaker

                  Andriy Khvetkevych

                  Co-FounderNicNames & Nic.ua

                  As a co-founder of NicNames and NIC.UA, I have led the building of my companies for over 23 years. I have successfully launched and managed multiple projects, including the leading domain name registrar in Ukraine, a web-hosting provider, and a law firm, reaching millions of customers in Ukraine and abroad.

                  I am also a certified Patent Attorney specializing in copyright and trademarks. I have helped hundreds of inventors and entrepreneurs protect and monetize their trademarks, innovations, and ideas. I am also the founder and CEO of Ukrfund Charity, a non-profit organization supporting social and environmental causes in Ukraine. I am passionate about using my skills and expertise to create a positive impact and value for the web community and society.

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                  10:00 AM
                    speaker

                    Artur Suvanov

                    CEO and FounderaHOST.uz

                    IT entrepreneur in the domain and hosting infrastructure space.

                    Founder and CEO of aHOST, ALLDomains, and SSLs. ICANN accredited registrar.

                    Focused on building reliable platforms for domains, DNS, hosting, and SSL with an emphasis on automation and scalability.

                    Open to partnerships and technology collaboration.

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                    Ankur Goel

                    FounderZencommerce

                    Ankur is an IT management professional with extensive experience in operations, planning and execution. His strong point has always been project management, he has analysed the growing need of shopkeeper's as they have been struggling to start their own E-commerce website. 

                    Ankur an E-commerce consultant has worked with DreamCommerce S.A. (Krakow, Poland) which helped him to serve E-commerce platform in SaaS model to Indian shopkeepers, start-ups at an much affordable price. This has further helped many small and medium scale businesses take their business online and guided them in the digital space. 

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                      Louise Wong

                      Special Counsel (Domain Name Dispute Resolution)HKIAC

                      Louise runs the domain name dispute resolution service at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) and serves as Secretary-General of the Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre (ADNDRC).

                      ADNDRC is Asia's first and only UDRP provider.  HKIAC provides dispute resolution services for ccTLDs: .hk, .cn and .ph, in addition to international commercial arbitration services.  ADNDRC / HKIAC has handled over 3,500 domain name disputes over the past 25 years.

                      Louise is a lawyer qualified in Hong Kong and England & Wales.  She has worked for over 15 years in international dispute resolution. 

                       

                       

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                      Dominic Edmondson

                      PartnerDentons Hong Kong

                      Dominic Edmondson is a partner in Dentons’ Intellectual Property & Technology Group, based in Hong Kong.

                      His practice focuses on global data privacy and data protection, artificial intelligence, technology and IT transactions, cybersecurity, e‑commerce, telecommunications and digital media, as well as contentious and non‑contentious intellectual property matters. His clients span a wide range of industries, with particular focus on TMT, financial services, automotive, consumer goods and retail, and healthcare and life sciences.

                      As a fluent Mandarin speaker, Dominic previously spent four years in Beijing advising clients on intellectual property strategy and enforcement in Mainland China, before expanding his practice in Hong Kong to encompass cross‑border data privacy and technology work across Greater China and Asia.

                      Dominic has a strong interest in artificial intelligence and distributed ledger technology and their impact on business in the Greater China region and more broadly in Asia.

                      He has been recognised as a Next Generation Partner for Fintech in China by Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024–2025 and has obtained the CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Practitioner / Europe) and the CIPT (Certified Information Privacy Technologist) certifications from the IAPP.

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                      Ankur Raheja

                      Cyber / Domain LawyerCylaw Solutions

                      Ankur Raheja has practiced law in India since 2005 and has been practicing domain name law for nearly ten years, representing clients from all over the world in UDRP proceedings. He is an accredited UDRP panelist with ADNDRC (Hong Kong) and MFSD (Italy). Previously, Ankur worked as an Arbitrator/Panelist with .IN Registry for six years. He is also the Editor-In-Chief of ICA’s weekly UDRP Case Summary service.

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                        Armand Brahaj

                        FounderOsir.com

                        I have been traditionally working with host.al (we enable about 40% of .Al domain registrations) and last year obtained ICANN accreditation with OSIR Inc (Delaware Corp). 

                        I have background in IT and hoping to fill a niche in AI and Domaining. We already have a sympathetic approach to registering/ managing domains with AI

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                        Andriy Khvetkevych

                        Co-FounderNicNames & Nic.ua

                        As a co-founder of NicNames and NIC.UA, I have led the building of my companies for over 23 years. I have successfully launched and managed multiple projects, including the leading domain name registrar in Ukraine, a web-hosting provider, and a law firm, reaching millions of customers in Ukraine and abroad.

                        I am also a certified Patent Attorney specializing in copyright and trademarks. I have helped hundreds of inventors and entrepreneurs protect and monetize their trademarks, innovations, and ideas. I am also the founder and CEO of Ukrfund Charity, a non-profit organization supporting social and environmental causes in Ukraine. I am passionate about using my skills and expertise to create a positive impact and value for the web community and society.

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                          speaker

                          Michael Bereslavsky

                          FounderExiting.com

                          Michael is an online business entrepreneur and investor. He started building, buying and selling websites as a student and later founded Domain Magnate in 2008 to make a career out of it. The business has since grown and transformed to focus on acquisitions and sales of established websites.

                          Michael specializes in M&A of content, affiliate, e-commerce and SaaS businesses. He was featured in numerous industry publications and conferences and consults entrepreneurs on buying and selling web businesses, marketing and growth strategy.

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                            speaker

                            Eli Desatnik

                            Co-FounderPushub

                            A proven entrepreneur, with more then a decade of expertise in online Advertising.

                            Founded 3 online Advertising companies, sold the first 2, enjoying building the 3rd.

                            The 4th will be somthing new. stay tuned.

                            My passion is creating Marketplaces for anything and everything.

                            I value Growth, being all you can be, and influencing people for the better.

                            My craft is Creating and growing teams and companies.

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                            Eshan Pancholi

                            Vice President, Marketing & Strategic PartnershipsShortDot

                            Eshan Pancholi is a technology marketing professional with expertise spanning marketing, business growth, brand building, and emerging digital technologies.

                            He has worked extensively within the domain name industry, particularly in the New gTLD space, leading marketing and brand initiatives for companies including ShortDot SA, Radix (Directi Group), NameBlock, WebUnited, and Nicky.

                            Throughout his career, Eshan has focused on building strong, sustainable technology brands, developing growth strategies, and helping companies adapt to fast-changing digital markets.

                            His experience sits at the intersection of technology, branding, and commercial growth, with a particular focus on creating meaningful brands and driving long-term market visibility.

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                            Véronique Duong

                            Co-FounderHIKA
                            • 75% revenue growth in 24 months
                            • Over 2,000 hours of SEO training delivered in 10 years
                            • CESEO certified expert - French-Chinese-Cambodian SEO/SEA with 15 years of experience
                            • SEO teacher in higher education for 10 years
                            • Certified by Les Digiteurs CCI Paris since October 2024
                            • Based in Paris and Hong Kong, I am also a Cantonese to French interpreter.

                            I'm also an international SEO Speaker (Canada, Poland, Italy, China, Hong Kong, etc.), an author (Baidu SEO: Challenges and Intricacies of Marketing in China). I have been selected as an Ambassador for Google Women Techmakers' program! 

                            In my free time, I'm France Hong Kong Business Association's Vice President.

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                            Scott Pruitt

                            Chief Marketing OfficerRightOfTheDot. LLC & Dot Hip Hop, LLC

                            Scott Pruitt is a domain industry marketing and operations executive with experience spanning domain registries, premium digital assets, auctions, and online marketing. He serves as Chief Marketing Officer for the .HipHop domain registry and Marketing and Operations Director for RightOfTheDot, a leading domain name and digital asset auction and brokerage firm.

                            Scott works at the intersection of technology, branding, and domain name commercialization, developing strategies that connect digital assets with businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, and online communities. His current work also includes exploring practical applications of artificial intelligence in marketing, operations, content development, and business strategy.

                            At Domain Summit Asia, Scott brings a marketer’s perspective to an industry traditionally viewed through the lenses of investment, development, and technology.

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                            Domain Summit Asia 2026 - Closing Address

                            04:45 PM - 05:00 PMMain Stage
                              speaker

                              Helmuts Meskonis

                              FounderDomain Summit

                              I am an infrastructure builder, community custodian, & global B2B connector based in Riga, Latvia. Over 25+ years, my career has evolved from cloud hosting architectures to legacy media & global conventions.

                               

                              My focus is strategically organized across 3 interconnected verticals:

                              🌍 1. DOMAIN SUMMIT (Global Conventions)

                              📰 2. DOMAIN FORUMS (Our Marketing & Media Engines)

                              🔒 3. HOSTMARIA (Infrastructure & Registrar)

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                              Sessions on Dec 08, 2026

                              About Domain Summit Asia 2026

                              • Dates: 6–8 December 2026
                              • Main conference: 6–7 December 2026
                              • Optional networking/cultural programme: 8 December 2026
                              • Venue: Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit by IHG, 1 Sukhumvit Alley 22, Khlong Tan Nuea, Bangkok, Thailand.

                               

                              Domain Summit Asia 2026 is a two-day business conference for the domain name, registrar, registry, hosting, digital identity, AI and internet infrastructure industries, followed by an optional Bangkok networking and cultural programme on 8 December.

                              Domain Summit Asia 2026 takes place in Bangkok, Thailand, from 6–8 December 2026. The main business conference is held on 6 and 7 December 2026 at Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit. Day 1 focuses primarily on the Asian domain name market, including .Asia, India, Southeast Asia, China and the 2026 new gTLD round. Day 2 focuses primarily on artificial intelligence and autonomous agents in the domain name industry, including registrar automation, AI liability, AI agents buying domains, AI-assisted domain investing and LLMs in marketing. An optional Bangkok cultural and networking programme is planned for 8 December 2026.

                              For those serious about the domain industry and doing business in Asia, this is where the right people will meet. More event details are available below.

                               

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                              Domain Summit Asia 2026 - Official Event Schedule
                              The schedule below is the official chronological programme for Domain Summit Asia 2026. All conference times are local Bangkok (Indochina) time (GMT+7).

                               

                              Sunday, 6 December 2026 — Day 1: Asia Domain Industry

                              09:00–10:00 — Registration, Morning Coffee and Exhibition

                              10:00–10:10 — Welcome Address

                              10:10–10:30 — The .Asia Report: The State of Asia’s Internet and Domain Landscape.

                              10:30–10:50 — Featured Industry Presentation

                              11:00–11:20 — The State of Email, Privacy and Digital Trust in 2026

                              11:30–11:50 — GoCreate!

                              12:00–14:00 — Networking Lunch, Exhibition and Business Meetings

                              14:00–14:45 — India, Southeast Asia and the Next Billion Internet Users: Where Will Domain Growth Come From?

                              15:00–15:45 — The State of the Domain Industry in China: Market Transformation and Global Opportunity

                              16:00–16:45 — The 2026 New gTLD Round: What Asia Applied For — and What Happens Next

                              16:45–17:00 — Day 1 Closing Remarks

                              17:00–18:00 — Exhibition and Private Meetings

                              18:30–23:00 — Domain Summit Asia 2026 Networking Reception
                              Location: TBC

                               

                              Monday, 7 December 2026 — Day 2: AI, Agents and the Domain Industry

                              09:00–10:00 — Registration, Morning Coffee and Exhibition

                              10:00–10:45 — From Control Panels to Autonomous Operations — AI and Agents Inside the Domain Registrar Backend

                              11:00–11:45 — Who Is Responsible When AI Acts? — Domains, Intellectual Property and Liability in the Age of Autonomous Agents

                              12:00–14:00 — Networking Lunch, Hosted Discussion Tables, Exhibition and Pre-arranged Business Meetings

                              14:00–14:45 — Agents as Customers: Are We Ready for AI Agents Buying Domain Names?

                              15:00–15:45 — The AI-Powered Domain Investor — Finding, Valuing, Acquiring and Selling Domains in the Age of LLMs

                              16:00–16:45 — LLMs & Agents in Marketing: Our Experience

                              16:45–17:00 — Domain Summit Asia 2026 Closing Address

                              17:00–18:00 — Exhibition and Private Meetings

                               

                              Tuesday, 8 December 2026 — Optional Bangkok Programme

                              10:30–15:00 — Optional Bangkok Cultural and Networking Tour