ICANN84 Webinar | The Next Round of gTLDs & What Else You Missed

Thank you for watching.

We hope you gained the actionable insights you need to advance your dotBrand strategy. The momentum for the Next Round is building rapidly, and now is the time to prepare.

In this essential briefing, our experts: Jennifer Gore, Executive Director of the Brand Registry Group, Lauren Tracey, Domain Advisory Manager, and Colin Costello, Senior Account Executive, provided guidance on:

The Next Round Timeline: Applications expected in April 2026; with delegation starting late 2027/early 2028.
Decisive Action: Finalize your string, secure sponsorship, and prepare rigorous application documentation now.
New Policy: Policy for DNS Abuse (checks, API gating) needed before first TLD delegates.

We appreciate your engagement and look forward to partnering with you as you navigate this complex process.

Additional Resources

Brand Registry Group: Support and best practices for dotBrand owners.
BRG TLD Application Preparation Checklist: Be prepared to support all requirements before submitting your application.
WIPR dotBrand Article: Our latest article on your application strategy from Phil Lodico, Head of GCD.
GCD DotBrand Resources: Information on dotBrands and GCD offerings.
Makeway.world: Real-world examples of dotBrand usage.
ICANN New gTLDs: Information on the next application round.
ICANN RDRS Pilot Program: Reports and progress on the new reporting pilot.