There are currently 22 gTLDs (generic Top Level Domains) such as .com, .net, .org etc. Starting from 12 Jan 2012, you can apply for .web, .music, .apps, .shop, .apple, .msn, .tokyo whatever you like and imagine!!!
It is anticipated that there could be “hundreds” of new gTLDs, which will substantially change the landscape of the Internet world. It will provide more choices not only for brand holders but also open doors to new business models which is named “Cyber-estate” for investors.
For more information on the new gTLD programme, please refer to ICANN’s website at http://newgtlds.icann.org/
To know more about this new big Internet move and new business opportunity, please come to this briefing session on December 7, 11.
Event
New gTLDs: Help shape the future of Internet? Briefing Session
Date
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Time
9:00am – 1:00pm
Venue
Chamber 3, InnoCentre , 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong
Language
English
Registration
(Free of charge)Seats are very limited. Please register now!
Speakers
Mr. Savenaca Vocea
Global Partnerships, Manager,Regional Relations – Australasia/Pacific IslandsICANN
Mr. Charles Mok
Chairman, APRALO, ICANN andFounding Chair, Internet Society Hong Kong
Mr. Edmon Chung
Member of ATIC Interim Board of Advisors
Mr. Jonathan Shea
CEO, HKIRC
Mr. Hirokatsu Ohigashi Executive Director, GMO Registry, Inc.General Manager of Business Development, GMO Internet, Inc.
Mr. Sebastian HughesBarrister-at-Law & Panelist, HKIAC
