The preliminary agenda for Domaining Europe has been released. The event runs over 3 days, with day 1 (Sunday) being dedicated to networking and 1 to 1 meetings. Monday and Tuesday are themed, with Monday focussing on .com and "legacy" domains, while Tuesday's focus will switch to new TLDs and future rounds. There will be a variety of talks covering: European … [Read more...] about Preliminary Agenda For Domaining Europe Released
Archives for April 2016
IGF 2016 Local Host Site Launched
This year's IGF is being held in Mexico in Guadalajara. While the official site for the IGF is maintained by the UN here and will probably be the main destination of any attendees, the local hosts usually put together a site with pertinent information. This year's site is now live. At the moment the site provides some details about the venue, but little else. The 2016 … [Read more...] about IGF 2016 Local Host Site Launched
Give Feedback On The Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH)
The Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH) was created specifically to address concerns voiced by IP rights holders in relation to the new TLD program. It's not the most popular or successful facet of the new TLD program in many people's minds. According to the most recent statistics from the Trademark Clearinghouse less than 40 thousand marks have been registered with them. That's a … [Read more...] about Give Feedback On The Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH)
Cruz And Co Send ICANN Another Letter
Republican Presidential hopeful Ted Cruz (and others) has sent yet another letter to ICANN. This time round the letter is addressed both to the Chairman of the ICANN Board, Dr Steve Crocker, as well as to former CEO Fadi Chehadé. The letter (below) repeats some of the questions previously put to ICANN, though the wording is much blunter this time round. Cruz' office … [Read more...] about Cruz And Co Send ICANN Another Letter
ISOC Hiring For Africa
ISOC are hiring. They are currently advertising a vacancy for chapter development in Africa "Manager Chapter Development Africa". Interested? Here's the full spec: Reporting to and working closely with the Regional Bureau Director, Africa and the Regional Bureau Director – Middle –East with a view to develop and implement the overall strategic engagement with ISOC Members … [Read more...] about ISOC Hiring For Africa