The highly anticipated second edition of Domain Days is set to return to the UAE on November 5-6, 2024, at the Marriott Resort Palm, Jumeirah, Dubai. This two-day event will bring together 40 local and global speakers and 200 professional attendees from over 100 companies to discuss the latest trends in the industry and gain insights into the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Topics will include the new gTLD programme from ICANN, A.I. in Domains, Web3, and the future of domain names and web hosting in the MEA region.
Domain Days 2024 will feature the region's first-ever domain name and digital asset auction. As the premier domain industry event in the MEA region, it aims to create a platform for domain investors, registrars, registries, monetization, and traffic experts, web3/blockchain domain enthusiasts, hosting/cloud providers, SaaS providers, and industry enthusiasts to connect, collaborate, and stay updated on the latest trends and innovations.
Munir Badr, founder of Domain Days, expressed his excitement: “As we return for the second edition of Domain Days, I couldn’t be more thrilled to see how much the landscape has evolved. Dubai has quickly become a global hub for innovation, and the growth in the internet, domain, and Web3 sectors here has been extraordinary. This year, we’re building on that momentum by bringing together the world’s leading experts and innovators to drive the conversation forward. Domain Days 2024 will be a pivotal moment for the industry, creating an unmatched platform for learning, networking, and shaping the future of digital assets and domain technology in the region.”
The conference will delve into crucial topics such as domain name registration and management, auctions, investing, and monetization strategies. Attendees can expect fireside chats and panel discussions led by industry experts, offering insights into best practices, challenges, and emerging trends. This year, Domain Days 2024 will emphasize the rise of Web3 domains, considered the future of the internet, and explore their growing global impact.
The event will feature prominent speakers including Dr Marwan Alzarouni, CEO of AI, The Department of Economy and Tourism & CEO of Dubai Blockchain Centre; Mohammed Mubarak Al Falasi, manager-Digital Resources Telecommunication and Digital Government Regulatory Authority; and Munir Badr, founder & curator/CEO, Domain Days/AEserver, among others.
Dr Marwan Alzarouni commented: “Domain Days Dubai stands at the forefront of a transformative era, seamlessly bridging the well-established realms of Web2 Domains with the innovative, decentralised world of Web3 innovations. This convergence not only heralds a new chapter in digital identity and security but also empowers users with unprecedented control and opportunities in the domain name space.”
Gold sponsors for the second edition include industry leaders such as Nova Registry (.link); it.com Domains; PowerDmarc; Markmonitor; Sedo; AEserver.com; and RightoftheDot (ROTD). The event concludes with a VIP-only after-party on one of Dubai's biggest yachts, offering attendees an exclusive opportunity to connect with fellow C-level executives and VIPs during a 4-hour Dubai Marina Mega Yacht Cruise.
