DOTBRANDS

The DotBrands Application Window Is Open

Join our webinar on May 14 to understand the application process, key timelines, and what your organization needs to do now - whether you're already preparing to apply or are still considering it.

Attend our webinar with ICANN on the new round of gTLDs

Join us for this webinar on May 14 to understand what happens after you apply for a DotBrand, including key stages in the evaluation process, timelines, and how to avoid common pitfalls - while also gaining clear guidance on why organizations that haven’t yet applied need to act now, before the August 15 deadline.

Take the opportunity now

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Be ready for your DotBrand application

The next ICANN application window is now open until August 12, 2026 – and it won’t open again for years.

Register now for our May 14 webinar to find out what the next steps are in the application and evaluation process.

Whether you have already decided to apply or you are still considering it, this webinar will help you understand what's coming.

Your Webinar Speakers

Aysegul Tekce

With over 10 years of content management experience in the Internet industry, Aysegul joined ICANN in May 2014. In her role as GDD Accounts Senior Manager, Aysegul is responsible for the relationships with the gTLD Registry Operators (mostly .brand TLDs) and Registrars located in the European region. Aysegul is also ICANN’s liaison to Brand Registry Group.

Frédéric Guillemaut

Frédéric has been managing TLD applications and projects for corporate customers since the first DotBrand round in 2012. He co-founded SafeBrands which merged with Brandshelter in 2024, a part of the Team Internet Group PLC. In the last century, he has been a member of several ICANN working groups and is a member of various Registry forums such as AFNIC, EURID or DNS BE. Sharing new ideas and concepts around new gTLDs with project holders is one of his favorite activities.

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