May 24th to 26th, 2026
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Capital of the Nordics
- The Clarion Stockholm
May 24th to 26th, 2026
- Engaging Sessions
- Awesome Social Events
- Unmatched Networking
May 24th to 26th, 2026
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Capital of the Nordics
- The Clarion Stockholm
May 24th to 26th, 2026
- Engaging Sessions
- Awesome Social Events
- Unmatched Networking
A Global Domain Industry Event, Done the Nordic way!
Nordic Domain Days is the premier international conference for the domain name industry, bringing together Registries, registrars, resellers, investors hosting and service providers from around the world. This two-day event is designed to foster face-to-face interaction between our contributors and participants, with all speakers presenting live on stage and sessions not recorded or streamed.
- Industry Keynote: Each morning begins with a keynote address from industry leaders.
- Informative Sessions: Expert insights and discussions led by industry professionals.
- Dedicated Networking Spaces: Ample opportunities to meet and connect with peers.
- Social Events: Engaging activities that unite attendees from diverse backgrounds.
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Theresa Swinehart
ICANN
Kristian Ørmen
Internetstiftelsen
Aysegul Tekce
ICANN
Raymond King
Porkbun
Alan Shiflett
GoDaddy
Braden Pollock
Legal Brand Marketing
Monte Cahn
RightOfTheDot
Keith Drazek
Verisign
Peter Thomassen
deSEC
Barbara Jantzen
deSEC
Christian Schöpp
nic.at
Thomas Rickert
eco
Prudence Malinki
MarkMonitor
Ivan Hadzhiev
DMARC Advisor
Mohammed Zaman
DMARC Advisor
Yiqiu Tao
Dynadot
Richard Hall
DigiCert
Philip Batic
Excedo Networks
Henry Chan
Trusted Notifier Network
Nadya Frost
ShareShift.io
Pawel Rzeszucinski
WebPros
Kimberly Darwin
101domain
Rowena Schoo
NetBeacon Institute
Marco Hoffmann
OpusDNS
Billy McDiarmid
Red Sift
Nordic Domain Days
2026 Program
17:00
Living Room Bar
Clarion StockholmWelcome to Stockholm!
Nordic Domain Days welcomes you with an opportunity to reconnect with old acquaintances or make new ones at this informal meet and greet. Sponsored by WebPros.
20:00
The Dining Room
Clarion StockholmVIP Dinner
VIP Ticket holders are invited to this three-course dinner to socialise with our speakers, partners and the team in a relaxed environment. Sponsored by WP Cloud, .blog and Automattic.
22:00
Living Room Bar & Main Stage
Clarion StockholmKaraoke Party
Grab a drink and belt out your favourite songs in a lively and fun atmosphere. Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and camaraderie!
08:00
Nordic Domain Days
Clarion StockholmDoors Open
Pick up your badge and enjoy a freshly brewed coffee as you prepare for a day filled with engaging content and networking opportunities.
09:00
Lars "LG" Forsberg
Nordic Domain DaysWelcome to Nordic Domain Days 2026
Opening remarks and welcome.
09:05
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Segment #1: Domain Industry Update
Start your Nordic Domain Days experience with the first of our content segments. This opening session offers a thorough update on the latest trends and developments in the domain name industry.
09:05
Kristian Ørmen
InternetstiftelsenThick vs Thin Registries
Kristian explores the differences between thick and thin registry models and why Internetstiftelsen is removing postal addresses from the .se registry. Touches on data minimisation, privacy, and how registries can modernise.
09:35
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
Details for this session will be announced soon.
10:05
Raymond King
PorkbunThe 2026 Round
Having applied for, auctioned, operated, and sold TLDs in the 2012 round, and now running Porkbun as a registrar, Raymond shares what the new round looks like from both applicant and registrar perspectives: what's changed, what hasn't, and what people should be paying attention to.
10:30
NDD #Social
Clarion StockholmSwedish Fika
Time for proper Swedish fika! While coffee flows all day at NDD, this is when we crank it up. Fresh pastries, savoury bites, and those Swedish cinnamon buns that keep you coming back for more. Sponsored by Loopia.
11:00
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Domain Industry Update Cont.
The Domain Industry Update continues with more insights and perspectives from industry leaders.
11:00
Theresa Swinehart
ICANNICANN Keynote
Keynote address from ICANN's SVP Global Domains & Strategy on the evolving domain name ecosystem and ICANN's role in shaping its future.
11:30
Aysegul Tekce
ICANNExpansion of Domain Names
What to expect from ICANN's 2026 round of new gTLDs: the landscape, the process, and what applicants and the industry should be preparing for.
12:00
The Dining Room
Clarion StockholmLunch
We take food seriously at NDD. A warm lunch prepared with Swedish quality ingredients, cooked carefully to perfection. We won't let you go hungry. Sponsored by GoDaddy.
13:00
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Segment #2: The Future of the Internet
Explore the future of the internet through the lens of AI, evolving technology, and the forces shaping the domain name industry.
13:00
Nadya Frost
ShareShift.ioWho is winning the AI arms race in Europe?
A data-driven look at AI technology adoption in Europe, examining the biggest disruptors, surprising trends, and quirky edge cases. Attendees will walk away with new knowledge about how AI is reshaping the landscape.
13:30
Pawel Rzeszucinski
WebProsThe invisible infrastructure powering the AI boom
An accessible look at how a fragmented yet highly concentrated GPU supply chain, rising geopolitical tensions, and the emergence of "hardware 2.0" are redefining what's possible in AI, and at what cost. Understanding this layer is becoming essential for anyone working in the AI ecosystem.
14:00
Marco Hoffmann
OpusDNSLaunching a New Registrar in Today's Landscape
The hands-on journey of building a modern ICANN-accredited registrar from the ground up. Marco explores how NIS2-driven compliance, automation, and AI are transforming registrar operations, and what that means in practice for hosting providers, resellers, and large domain portfolio owners. Expect concrete examples, the architectural decisions behind OpusDNS, integration strategies with registries and platforms, and the real-world challenges of running a lean, highly automated registrar.
14:30
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
Details for this session will be announced soon.
15:00
NDD #Social
Clarion StockholmSwedish Fika
Afternoon fika, the perfect pick-me-up before the final segment. Grab a coffee, sample some sweet Swedish treats, and recharge for the rest of the day. Sponsored by EURid, celebrating 20 years. Rumour has it there will be cake!
15:30
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Segment #3: Domain Investment
Wrap up the day's content with our domain investment segment. This year, Curator Giuseppe Graziano is bringing something special to the table. Expect fresh formats and a few surprises we've never tried before.
15:30
Giuseppe Graziano
GGRGThe Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club, a popular industry podcast born at Nordic Domain Days itself, comes to the stage for a lively and insight-driven conversation featuring Alan Shiflett (GoDaddy), Braden Pollock (Legal Brand Marketing), and Giuseppe Graziano. Practical takeaways, honest discussion, and real-world insight from the domain market.
16:15
Giuseppe Graziano (moderator)
GGRGWhat Decades in Domains Teach You
Experienced voices from across the domain industry reflect on the journeys, decisions, and turning points that shaped how they see the market today. Panelists include Monte Cahn (RightOfTheDot), Kimberly Darwin, and Yiqiu Tao (Dynadot). Blending personal stories with practical insight.
17:00
Living Room Bar
Clarion StockholmAfter Work
After the final session, grab a drink and stick around. At NDD, this is when things start to get interesting. Those who were here before know what we mean. Those who weren't... well, you'll find out soon enough. Sponsored by .cloud.
20:00
The Dining Room
Clarion StockholmMeatball Buffé
A proper Swedish meatball buffé with all the classic trimmings: lingonberries, pickled cucumber, creamy gravy, and the rest of the supporting cast. The kind of meal that fuels good conversation and sets the tone for the evening ahead. Sponsored by Red Sift.
21:00
Living Room Bar & Main Stage
Clarion StockholmGrand Social Event
08:00
Nordic Domain Days
Clarion StockholmDoors Open
Welcome to the second day of Nordic Domain Days. Start your day with a hot beverage as we prepare for another round of engaging discussions.
09:00
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Segment #4: Policy, Legal & Abuse
This segment focuses on Internet Policy, Legal matters and DNS Abuse, addressing critical issues and developments in the field.
09:00
Keith Drazek & Bertrand de la Chapelle
Verisign / Internet & JurisdictionInternet Infrastructure Forum Update
An update on the Internet Infrastructure Forum (IIF), a cross-sector initiative bringing together DNS providers, hosting companies, ISPs and other infrastructure operators to improve coordination in combating online abuse and strengthening trust in online services.
09:30
Henry Chan
Trusted Notifier NetworkIntroducing the Trusted Notifier Network
The Trusted Notifier Network (TNN) is a neutral nonprofit that professionalises the relationship between abuse reporters and internet intermediaries across DNS, hosting, and platform layers. This session introduces TNN's VINA framework, its trust model, and current ecosystem engagement.
10:00
Rowena Schoo
NetBeacon InstituteThe DNS Abuse Landscape: Attribution, patterns, and policy
Who gets credit when a phishing domain disappears? Measuring mitigation is harder than it looks: attribution is complex and the data is often incomplete. This session presents the latest from NetBeacon's Measurement and Analytics Platform (MAP), including new self-service tools for registrars and TLD operators. MAP data shows that malicious phishing and bulk registration campaigns are highly concentrated across the namespace, a finding with direct implications for ICANN's ongoing policy development processes.
11:00
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Policy, Legal & Abuse Cont.
The Policy, Legal & Abuse segment continues with further discussions on Internet governance, regulatory developments and DNS abuse mitigation.
11:00
Prudence Malinki
MarkMonitorDNS Abuse Mitigation: A Corporate Registrar Perspective
What does DNS abuse mitigation actually look like from inside a corporate registrar? Prudence shares MarkMonitor's view of the reporting workflow, the registry and mitigation initiatives that have moved the needle (and those that haven't), and how ICANN's ongoing work and new legislation are reshaping what registrars are expected to do.
11:30
Thomas Rickert
ecoPolicy, Practice, and Progress: What's New in DNS Abuse and Cybersecurity Compliance
A practical update on the latest policy and industry developments shaping the DNS ecosystem. Thomas covers the launch of ICANN's DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP 1, where the community has now moved from discussion into a formal policy process on associated domain checks. He also takes stock of the still uneven NIS2 implementation across the European Union, against the backdrop of the original transposition deadline in October 2024 and the Commission's January 2026 proposal for targeted amendments to improve legal clarity. The session also highlights what eco and the topDNS Initiative delivered in 2025 and what is already taking shape in 2026: from the NDD abuse workshop and the 2025 "State of the DNS" discussion, to continued measurement work through the topDNS ISP reports and new best-practice work. A concise and timely briefing for anyone who wants to understand where policy, compliance, and operational abuse mitigation are heading next.
13:00
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Segment #5: Tech!
The Tech segment celebrates our tradition of focusing on TECH! Dive into a range of technical topics, including the latest updates on DNS, advancements in Registry Operations, and much more.
13:00
Kristian Ørmen
InternetstiftelsenHackathon Results Recap
A recap of the DNS Hackathon held May 23-24, co-organised by Internetstiftelsen, Netnod, DNS OARC and Nordic Domain Days. Kristian presents the results, highlights, and outcomes from this year's collaborative event.
13:30
Peter Thomassen
deSECNew Guidelines on DNSSEC Automation
A new IETF Best Current Practice document provides operational guidance for automating DNSSEC configuration at the registry/registrar level, in particular DS provisioning, a critical step toward eliminating manual intervention that has historically led to errors and service disruptions.
14:00
Barbara Jantzen
deSECHow stories and emotions shape the adoption of technical standards
Drawing from deSEC's two-year project on DNSSEC maturity, Barbara addresses how narratives and emotions have shaped DNSSEC deployment and provides new impulses for a realistic perception of DNSSEC as it is today, with practical suggestions for tackling narrative issues.
14:30
Christian Schopp
nic.at / rCodeZeroInsights into operating an Anycast DNS service
The Domain Name System must be extremely robust and fail-safe. Christian shares insight into the challenges they face day by day operating an authoritative DNS service for themselves and others.
15:30
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Tech! Continued
The Tech segment continues with more technical sessions and discussions.
15:30
Ivan Hadzhiev
DMARC AdvisorMohammed Zaman
DMARC AdvisorDead Links, Live Threats: The Hidden Risks of Dangling DNS
What happens when a cloud resource dies, but its DNS record lives on? This session dives into real-life examples of "Dangling DNS" takeovers, showing how attackers move in when your customers move out, with actionable cleanup strategies and automated solutions.
16:00
Richard Hall
DigiCertPhilip Batic
Excedo NetworksFrom Certificate Chaos to Crypto-Agility
Tackling fragmented certificate management in a world of shrinking lifecycles and approaching post-quantum cryptography. Covers gaining full visibility over your certificate landscape, why manual processes will not scale, and how to prepare your PKI for what comes next.
16:30
Billy McDiarmid
Red SiftThe DNS Health Dividend: How Registrars Can Turn Regulatory Convergence Into Customer Value
The regulatory landscape around DNS security has shifted faster in the past 18 months than in the previous decade. The NIS2 Implementing Regulation requires entities to apply DNS security best practices. ENISA's Technical Implementation Guidance names DNS hygiene, protective DNS, and logging as core elements of cyber risk management. And NIST's SP 800-81r3 update arrives at remarkably similar conclusions from a US perspective. For registrars and registries, this convergence creates both an obligation and an opportunity: NIS2 Article 28 places domain registration service providers in scope as essential entities, and enterprise customers across regulated sectors will increasingly expect their domain partners to help them meet these standards, not just sell them zone files. Billy explores what the converging frameworks actually require, where the gaps are in today's domain management model, and how registrars can position DNS health as a value-added service layer that strengthens customer relationships and builds competitive differentiation.
17:00
Living Room Bar
Clarion StockholmAfter Work
The final sessions are done, but NDD isn't over yet. Join us at the Living Room Bar to raise a glass, swap stories, and say your farewells the proper way. Sponsored by Open-Xchange.
19:00
The Dining Room
Clarion StockholmFarewell Dinner
For those not rushing to the airport, join us for a relaxed farewell dinner. This year, we're treating our guests to a classical Swedish Taco Buffé with all the toppings. A culinary experience for sure. Sponsored by Internetstiftelsen.
09:00
Nordic Domain Days
Second FloorMaster Class slot open
Open slot in the Master Class track. Watch this space.
10:00
Richard Hall
DigiCertPhilip Batic
Excedo NetworksMaster Class: Crypto Agility
A hands-on Master Class on crypto agility, delivered by the team behind the main stage session on certificate management and post-quantum cryptography. Second Floor, C10 Conference Hall.
11:00
Alan Shiflett
GoDaddyMaster Class: The AI Toolkit for Domain Investors
From curious beginner to confident builder. Alan leads a hands-on session covering the fundamentals of working with AI, live building, and the tools, techniques, and workflows that make AI practical for domain research, analysis, and operations. No coding experience required. Second Floor, C10 Conference Hall.
13:30
eco topDNS & iQ Global
Second FloorAbuse Workshop: E-Evidence Regulation
The fifth Abuse Workshop at Nordic Domain Days, hosted by eco's topDNS initiative and iQ Global. This year's workshop focuses on the E-Evidence Regulation and its implications for domain registries, registrars, and hosting providers. For the full agenda, visit the ECO workshop page.
15:30
eco topDNS & iQ Global
Second FloorAbuse Workshop Cont.
The Abuse Workshop continues with plenary discussion and recommendations.
Interactive Workshops
As a part of making Nordic Domain Days the best possible event, we work with our partners to develop something special for the program. Held away from what happens on stage and with a higher level of interactivity, Workshops are where our partners bring an additional dimension to the conference by offering more specific topics to a group of participants.
The topic could be an in-depth look at something discussed at a glance on stage or something completely new, and the size of the group can vary from twenty and upward. Is there a topic that you think would make an interesting workshop at Nordic Domain Days? Let us know, and maybe one of our partners will put your idea on the agenda!
The topic could be an in-depth look at something discussed at a glance on stage or something completely new, and the size of the group can vary from twenty and upward. Is there a topic that you think would make an interesting workshop at Nordic Domain Days? Let us know, and maybe one of our partners will put your idea on the agenda!
THE VENUE
Welcome to the Clarion
Welcome to the Clarion
Stockholm
The Clarion Hotel Stockholm is a vibrant and modern conference hotel where the banquette hall will host the seminars for Nordic Domain Days 2026. Our own Living Room Bar will have a stunning view over the southern skyline of Stockholm. For those who wants to have a meeting, our Meeting Lounge and the more private VIP lounge will cater to you!
Where
Ringvägen 98, Stockholm
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Attendee
€349
- Industry Keynotes
- Engaging Sessions
- Swedish Fika
- Endless coffee, all day
- Lunch Buffet
- Evening Social Event
- Email Concierge
- VIP Appreciation Gift
- VIP Lounge
- VIP Meeting Tables
- VIP Dinner
VIP
€799
- Industry Keynotes
- Engaging Sessions
- Swedish Fika
- Endless coffee, all day
- Lunch Buffet
- Evening Social Events
- Email Concierge
- VIP Appreciation Gift
- VIP Lounge
- VIP Meeting Tables
- VIP Dinner
Partner
From €3500
- Announced as partner
- Featured on website
- VIP Tickets included
- VIP Lounge access
- Private Meeting Room
- Showcase at event
- Host Social Events
- Attendee List access
- Speaking opportunities
- Brand visibility
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