Events
Stay updated on industry events where Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH) is participating. Join us at these gatherings to engage with industry leaders, discuss key issues, and stay informed about the latest developments in the domain landscape.
EVENTS OVERVIEW
2026
March
ICANN85 Community Forum
Date: 7–12 March 2026
Location: Mumbai, India
Join the global ICANN community at the ICANN85 Community Forum, taking place from 7 to 12 March 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India.
The meeting brings together stakeholders from around the world to discuss Internet governance, advance policy development, and address key issues affecting the Domain Name System (DNS). It offers opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking through community discussions and interactive sessions, with both in-person and virtual participation available.
April
Contracted Parties Summit
Date: 27–29 April 2026
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
The ICANN Contracted Parties Summit 2026 brings together ICANN’s Global Domains and Strategy team, ICANN-accredited registrars, and gTLD registries in Manchester, United Kingdom.
The summit provides an opportunity for contracted parties to engage and address issues of mutual interest and importance. Unlike typical ICANN meetings, it is not intended for policy discussions.
May
INTA Annual Meeting
Date: 2–6 May 2026
Location: London, United Kingdom
Join the global intellectual property community at the INTA Annual Meeting 2026, taking place from 2 to 6 May 2026 in London, United Kingdom.
The meeting brings together more than 10,000 IP professionals, brand owners, legal professionals, and industry leaders from around the world. Attendees can connect with the global IP community, exchange insights, and explore developments in intellectual property through educational sessions covering law and policy, technology, and the business of intangible assets.
June
ICANN86 Policy Forum
Date: 8–11 June 2026
Location: Seville, Spain
Policy development takes center stage at ICANN86, held from 8 to 11 June 2026 at the FIBES Conference and Exhibition Centre in Seville, Spain.
The forum provides a platform for the global Internet community to address key challenges affecting the Domain Name System (DNS), contribute to ongoing policy initiatives, and exchange perspectives. Participants can engage in collaborative discussions, share expertise, and strengthen connections across the ICANN community.
October
ICANN87 Annual General Meeting
Date: 17–22 October 2026
Location: Bali, Indonesia
Bali welcomes the global ICANN community for the ICANN87 Annual General Meeting, taking place from 17 to 22 October 2026 at the Bali International Convention Centre.
As one of ICANN’s key annual gatherings, the meeting creates opportunities for industry professionals, policymakers, and technical experts to explore developments in Internet governance and the domain name ecosystem. The program features community discussions, knowledge-sharing sessions, and networking opportunities aimed at strengthening global cooperation.
2025
March
ICANN82 Community Forum
Date: 8–13 March 2025
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Join the global ICANN community for the ICANN82 Community Forum, taking place from 8 to 13 March 2025 in Seattle, Washington, USA.
The six-day event brings together stakeholders from around the world to engage in discussions on Internet governance, policy development, and matters affecting the Internet’s naming and numbering systems. The Community Forum offers opportunities for collaboration, cross-community interaction, and discussions on topics of shared interest, with both in-person and virtual participation available.
April
Nordic Domain Days
Date: 27–29 April 2025
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Join the global domain name industry at Nordic Domain Days 2025, taking place from 27 to 29 April 2025 at the Clarion Hotel Stockholm in Sweden.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Nordic Domain Days brings together registries, registrars, resellers, service providers, and domain investors from around the world to connect, network, and exchange industry insights. The event features engaging discussions, industry keynotes, informative sessions, and networking opportunities, with a strong focus on face-to-face interaction and collaboration across the domain name community.
May
INTA Annual Meeting
Date: 17–21 May 2025
Location: San Diego, California, USA
Join the global intellectual property community at the INTA Annual Meeting 2025, taking place from 17 to 21 May 2025 in San Diego, California, USA.
Under the theme “The Business of IP,” the Annual Meeting brings together more than 10,000 intellectual property professionals, brand owners, business leaders, and government officials from around the world. The event offers opportunities to connect with industry leaders, exchange best practices, and explore the latest developments in intellectual property law, business, and technology through engaging discussions, educational sessions, and professional networking activities.
June
ICANN83 Policy Forum
Date: 9–12 June 2025
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Join the global ICANN community at the ICANN83 Policy Forum, taking place from 9 to 12 June 2025 at the Prague Congress Center in Prague, Czech Republic.
The four-day event brings together stakeholders from governments, civil society, the private sector, and the technical community to engage in discussions on Internet governance, policy development, and key issues affecting the Domain Name System (DNS). The Policy Forum offers opportunities to exchange insights, collaborate on ongoing policy initiatives, and connect with members of the ICANN community through engaging sessions and networking activities, with both in-person and virtual participation available.
October
ICANN84 Annual General Meeting
Date: 25–30 October 2025
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Join the global ICANN community at the ICANN84 Annual General Meeting, taking place from 25 to 30 October 2025 at the Convention Centre Dublin, Ireland.
The six-day event brings together stakeholders from around the world to discuss Internet governance, advance policy development, and exchange best practices. The Annual General Meeting offers opportunities for collaboration, networking, capacity building, and engagement with the ICANN community, with both in-person and virtual participation available.
2024
May
Contracted Parties Summit
Date: 6-9 May 2024
Location: Paris, France
Join the ICANN organization’s Global Domains and Strategy team, ICANN-accredited registrars, and gTLD registries for a four-day summit to be held from 6th to 9th May 2024 in Paris, France.
The Contracted Parties Summit provides contracted parties with an opportunity to engage and address issues of mutual interest and importance. It is not a typical ICANN meeting, nor is it intended for discussions of policy.
INTA 2024 Annual Meeting
Date: 18 – 22 May 2024
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Connect with the most influential brand professionals from across the globe and industries at the largest gathering of its kind.
Join us at the 2024 Annual Meeting for robust conversations and the exchange of best practices with more than 10,000 colleagues from around the world. Connect with the most influential brand professionals from across industries, over cutting edge legal and business discussions along with various professional development activities!
June
ICANN80 Policy Forum
Date: 10 – 13 June 2024
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Welcome to ICANN80 | Kigali Policy Forum. This four-day meeting is dedicated to policy, advice, and technical work.
November
ICANN81 Annual General Meeting
Date: 9 – 14 November 2024
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced that Istanbul, Türkiye, is the location for the ICANN81 Annual General Meeting, taking place 9–14 November 2024 at the Istanbul Congress Center. The meeting will be hosted by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK).
Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events where TMCH will be present.
Have Questions?
Feel free to reach out to our TMCH support team at support@trademark-clearinghouse.com for any inquiries or assistance. We are here to help you navigate through your application and optimize the benefits we offer you.