On October 26, 2026, the DomainWorldConference 2026 was successfully held in Hong Kong. Organized by DomainWorldConference in partnership with DN.com—with support from media partner domain.news—the event brought together key industry stakeholders, including global registries, registrars, domain investors, and brokerage service providers. The conference featured in-depth discussions on critical topics such as AI, new gTLDs, domain asset allocation, and risk management in cross-border transactions, serving as a high-level industry gathering rich in both intellectual insight and commercial value.
[Registration and Opening | A Formal Commencement: Reflecting on a Decade and Looking Toward AI and Web3]
The event began with guest registration and networking, with on-site robots adding a touch of technological flair. In his opening remarks, Jack Dai, CEO of DN.com, reflected on the evolution of the domain industry over the past decade. Leveraging Hong Kong’s strategic location, he explored the new growth opportunities presented by the waves of AI and Web3, setting the tone for the day’s agenda.
[Keynote Sessions | A Progressive Series of Presentations Defining the New Domain Cycle]
Mike Cai
Founder of Longling Capital and CAI CORP, co-founder of Meitu, and a prominent domain investor: He presented on “Opportunities in the New Domain Cycle: From Hong Kong to the World.” Using CAI.com and the CAI Building as examples, he interpreted “CAI” as “Crypto + AI,” emphasizing that domain names are a core component of brand assets.
Richard Lau
Founder of Logo.com and NamesCon, and a veteran in the domain registrar space since 2004: Drawing on three decades of industry experience, he asserted that the next “golden age” for domain names is only just beginning. He analyzed the long-term growth potential of the global domain industry, with a focus on AI and new gTLDs.
Jack Dai
Founder & CEO of DN.com: Topic — “From Discovery to Definition: Domain Asset Allocation and Global Fund Deployment.” Core Insight: In this new cycle, the key to domain investment lies not merely in discovering value, but in redefining it—shifting toward the assetization of domains, the creation of domain-focused funds, and a global strategic footprint.
Pang Ke
ZDNS: AI represents the most significant transformation of our era and serves as the primary engine for the next wave of growth in the domain market.
Section Summary: Through four keynote presentations—covering market opportunities, industry cycles, asset allocation, and the driving force of AI—a comprehensive picture of the new domain cycle has been established.
[Five Roundtable Forums: Addressing Industry Pain Points and Exploring Opportunities, Risks, Collaboration, and Growth Pathways]
Roundtable 1 | The Wave of 1,615 New gTLD Applications: Opportunities, Bubbles, and Risks
A critical examination of the largest-ever wave of new gTLD applications, exploring potential dividends, market bubbles, and inherent compliance and operational risks.
Moderator: Eric Yang (Next Domain Limited); Guests: Representatives from .hk, .shop, and Gname.
Roundtable 2 | Collaboratively Building New gTLDs: Registries and Registrars in the Age of AI
Registry strategies and registrar distribution channels are the two pillars supporting the launch of new domain extensions. Deep collaboration between registries and registrars is the key to achieving breakthroughs for new gTLDs.
Moderator: Yang Jun (Kenpai Technology); Guests: Representatives from .top, WeCAN Cloud, Now.cn, and Juming.
Roundtable 3 | The Evolving Global Domain Brokerage Landscape: Platforms vs. Boutique Brokers and Cross-Border Risk Management
An analysis of whether large-scale brokerage platforms and individual boutique brokers are competitors or complementary forces. It emphasizes that cross-border risk management is not merely an optional service, but an essential baseline for secure domain transactions.
Moderator: Heather Huang; Guests: Representatives from NicNames.com, GGRG.com, and Alphadomains.ca.
Roundtable 4 | Navigating Industry Transformation: New Growth Pathways for Domain Brokerage Platforms
Three key elements drive platform growth—platform capabilities, professional tools, and transaction escrow services. Together, these form a new engine for growth in the brokerage business.
Moderator: Tianna (DN.com); Guests: Representatives from Zhongyu Zhike, Dynadot, Escrow.com, and Le.cn
Roundtable 5 | Domain Investment Logic in a New Era: Opportunities, Valuation, and Portfolio Strategy
A practical discussion on identifying domain opportunities, valuation methodologies, and building long-term investment portfolios within the current market cycle.
Moderator: Alma (TECHUB NEWS); Guests: Representatives from 88mi.com, investors specializing in numeric/pinyin-based domains, and Jack Dai.
[Domain Auction | Premium Domains with Zero Reserve Price; AI and Short .com Domains Take Center Stage]
Co-hosted by Jack Dai and Heatherm, this auction featured 30 high-quality domains, all starting with a zero reserve price. Highlights included AI.VIP, girl.ai, short-character .com domains, and .fans domains. The spirited bidding demonstrated the strong market demand for premium domains in this new cycle.
[VIP Closed-Door Dinner | In-depth, Private Networking Beyond Public Presentations]
An exclusive, private VIP dinner brought together key industry decision-makers. In a relaxed and confidential setting—free from the constraints of a public agenda—attendees engaged in deep-dive discussions, connected with global resources, and explored potential collaborations, serving as a vital complement to the conference’s formal business-matching activities.
Conference Summary: Centered in Hong Kong with a global perspective, this event combined high-level trend analysis and discussions on industry collaboration with practical investment insights and live transactions. By redefining the value of domain assets in the wake of the AI wave, the conference provided a strategic roadmap for the domain industry as it heads toward its next golden age.
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