12:00 - 12:30   UTCLocal Time

[Presentation] Opening the Domain Namespace for New Extensions

One of the essential elements of any website is the domain name. Today, there are more than 1,000 domain extensions available, representing various industries, geographies, and cultures. ICANN is currently laying the foundation for the next round of new top-level domains. This talk will provide an update about this work, and shed light on the diversity and opportunities this expansion of the namespace may bring.