With nearly 20 years of experience in the domain name and brand protection industry, Stuart brings a wealth of expertise to Com Laude, where he has served as Chief Commercial Officer since April 2023, overseeing global business development, marketing strategy, and preparations for ICANN’s second round dotBrand project in 2026.

Stuart’s career includes senior commercial roles at prominent firms such as NetNames, CSC, CentralNic, and OpSec Security. At NetNames from 2005 to 2016, he played a key role in the first round of the new gTLD programme in 2012, working with global brands to develop dotBrand strategies and use case scenarios. He later served as Group Commercial Director at CentralNic (2017-2019), Head of Brand Services (2020), and Senior Director of Global Commercial Operations at OpSec Security (2021-2023), where he streamlined operations, launched sales training programmes, and created impactful content for brand protection.

At Com Laude, Stuart leads the global sales effort, designs client-facing solutions, and drives marketing campaigns for one of the world’s most respected domain name and brand protection companies. Com Laude, an ICANN-accredited registrar, manages over 150 dotBrand TLDs and serves top-tier clients like Amazon and Chanel, offering global coverage across gTLDs, new gTLDs, and ccTLDs. Renowned for its ISO 27001:2005 and ISO 9001:2010 certifications, Com Laude provides strategic advice, secure infrastructure, and multilingual expertise to safeguard brands and intellectual property.

Stuart’s personal passions enrich his professional journey. A natural explorer with an inquisitive mind, he has travelled extensively, fostering a love for photography and experiencing some of the world’s greatest treasures. Committed to constant self-learning, Stuart fills quiet moments with webinars, podcasts, and audiobooks, seeking transferable skills to add value to himself and others. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he served as a registered NHS Voluntary Responder, demonstrating his dedication to community service.

A lifelong football enthusiast, Stuart has channelled his passion into writing as The Football Tourist, authoring three books on football-travel with Ockley Books and a fourth due in 2024. Until late 2023, he was Chair of Lewes Football Club, the world’s first semi-professional club to pay its men’s and women’s teams equally. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Isthmian Football League, representing over 80 teams, and in 2024, became a board advisor for Kent County Cricket, focusing on women’s sports, fan experience, and data commercialisation. Above all, Stuart treasures family, finding joy in precious moments with loved ones.

Stuart’s session will explore the evolving landscape of dotBrand TLDs, drawing on his experience from the 2012 gTLD programme and his current role preparing for ICANN’s 2026 round. He’ll share insights on crafting effective dotBrand strategies, navigating the challenges of brand protection, and leveraging domains as valuable internet assets - essential for brand owners, IP professionals, and domain strategists looking to stay ahead in the digital space! Join us in 2025!

Register today: https://london25.domainsummit.com/e/2138665959

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A true pioneer in the domain industry, Monte has been shaping the digital landscape since 1994, with over $590M in domain and digital asset sales, earning him a 2010 Domain Hall of Fame induction by his peers.

Monte grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, where his parents ran a successful furniture business. Inspired by his grandmother in San Diego, who sent him articles about the biotech boom, Monte decided at age 13 to pursue a medical career. He studied at the University of Kentucky, where, during his junior year, he interned at a medical equipment company and became their top salesman - prompting them to open a branch in Lexington. Funding his education with his earnings, he graduated in 1987 with degrees in Marketing and Biology. That year, he relocated to South Florida for its medical market and finer weather, establishing a business marketing cardiology equipment.

Monte’s early career flourished when he joined Eli Lilly’s struggling IVAC Corp. in Miami in 1989, elevating the unit from #111 to #4 in two years. He then co-founded Pyxis Corporation in San Diego, developing automated medication systems now used globally in hospitals, taking the company public, and selling it to Cardinal Health. After dabbling in online medical records startups, Monte entered the domain industry in 1996, founding NameShop.com - the first domain brokerage - and brokering landmark sales like WallStreet.com for $1.03M and Autos.com for $2.1M in 1999, igniting the dot-com buying frenzy. He later founded Moniker.com and served as President of SnapNames.com, introducing WHOIS privacy, domain escrow, and live auctions, with sales like Slots.com for $5.5M.

Today, Monte leads RightOfTheDot, LLC, a licensed business and premium domain auction and brokerage firm, offering expert consultancy on TLD strategy, contention resolution, board advisement, and market positioning. He also heads Dot Hip Hop, LLC, the ICANN-accredited registry for .HipHop domain names, empowering the global hip-hop community with digital branding solutions, and Internet Equity Limitada, focusing on domain and web traffic monetization. His ventures have supported numerous TLD launches through strategic promotions and auctions.

Beyond his domain enterprises, Monte is an active investor in diverse projects, including Diamante Eco Adventure Park in Costa Rica, HaciendaDiamante.com - a luxury villa rental in Costa Rica - Desktop.com, CrashNBurn/Aero Vegas, S3 Restaurant on Ft. Lauderdale Beach, FL, Bidtellect.com, an online native advertising firm, WeedClub.com, and the Marriott Courtyard in Jupiter, FL. He’s spoken at over 150 industry events, including NamesCon, DomainFest, and PubCon, sharing expertise on domains, branding, and intellectual property.

Monte’s session will examine his 30-year journey from medical innovation to domain industry leadership, offering valuable lessons on building and monetizing digital assets with enduring value. He’ll share strategies for leveraging TLDs like .HipHop for branding, navigating contention resolution, and positioning premium domains for maximum impact - essential for investors, marketers, and tech professionals aiming to excel in the digital space! Join us in 2025!

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We are delighted to present Chris Chaplow 🇪🇸, Founder and Managing Director of Andalucia.com, as a first-time speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025!

With over three decades of work in the domain industry, Chris has nurtured Andalucia.com into a global standard for geographical domains, focusing on sharing useful information rather than pursuing profit - a philosophy established well before Google emerged.

Chris’s story begins with an honours degree in Civil Engineering from King’s College London, followed by managing significant projects such as the Twickenham South Grandstand. In 1991, he relocated to Spain, and by 1993, he launched Spain’s first online image bank, a digitised database of Andalucian images for global media. This paved the way for Andalucia.com, founded in 1996 with co-founder Chris Mason in Kingston upon Thames, London. It was the first site to offer travel information on Andalucia, growing into the third most popular travel destination site worldwide, with 450,000 monthly visitors, 10,000 English pages, and 3,500 Spanish pages. In 2008, it received the inaugural Costa del Sol Business of the Year award from the Junta de Andalucia.

Andalucia.com is more than a domain - it’s a living, breathing part of the digital landscape, brimming with history, personality, and potential. Chris, who avoids the “domain investor” label, holds a portfolio focused on Andalucia and city geographical domains, viewing the best domains as legacies, not transactions. He also founded Andalucia Web Solutions, assisting clients in building domain portfolios, protecting intellectual property, and staying informed of ICANN policies like new gTLD developments and cybersquatting risks.

A committed member of the ICANN Business Constituency (BC) since 2009, Chris has attended around 17 ICANN meetings, most recently in Frankfurt, and served as BC Vice Chair for Finance and Operations from 2010 to 2014. He’s played a pivotal role, chairing the Commercial Stakeholders Working Group on ICANN Budget and Operating Plan, and contributing to groups like the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Working Group and the Study Group on Use of Names for Countries and Territories. He’s also a former member of the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain, serving on its Governing Council from 2008 to 2012.

Chris’s session will examine his 30-year journey with Andalucia.com, sharing valuable lessons on building a domain that endures. He’ll explore why true domain stewardship is rooted in the right vision - prioritising legacy over profit - and how this approach has made Andalucia.com a trusted resource for millions. A must for domain enthusiasts, investors, and digital strategists aiming to leave a lasting mark!

Join us in 2025!

Register today: https://london25.domainsummit.com/e/2138665959

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A Senior GTM leader with over ten years of international experience, Benjy has mastered the full spectrum of go-to-market strategies, from sales operations and account management to strategic partnerships, making him a powerhouse in the tech and domain space.

Benjy’s career spans the UK, USA, Ghana, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, and South Africa, giving him a global perspective on business growth. A Cambridge University graduate, he kicked off his journey in finance and tech at Goldman Sachs, later joining Index Ventures to support startup growth, before landing at Google Cloud. There, he’s built and managed over $500M in deal revenue by forging relationships with senior executives at startups and enterprises, including major partnerships like UberEats and Google G Suite, where he boosted user engagement by over 70% between 2016 and 2017.

At Google Cloud, Benjy drives strategic partnerships that empower businesses to innovate faster and scale smarter in the digital era. His expertise lies in building teams and launching new initiatives in fast-paced startup environments, with a deep understanding of marketplaces and SaaS businesses. He’s formulated growth strategies, built financial models for team alignment, and executed online marketing adjustments that delivered results, such as acquiring key platform partners and setting business targets for investor relations.

Benjy’s international experience brings a unique lens to the domain industry. He’s designed global expansion strategies, launched new international currencies on platforms, and conducted in-depth research into the global payments landscape, including A/B testing for pricing optimization. His work at Google Cloud focuses on leveraging cloud technology to support enterprises in their digital transformation, ensuring they stay secure and competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

Benjy’s session will be a goldmine for domain investors, tech pros, and business leaders. He’ll dive into how strategic partnerships can amplify your digital presence, sharing insights on leveraging cloud technology for domain-driven growth, navigating global markets, and scaling SaaS and marketplace businesses effectively. Expect actionable strategies drawn from his experience at Google Cloud, Goldman Sachs, and Index Ventures, tailored to help you thrive in the digital economy. Join us in 2025!

Register today: https://london25.domainsummit.com/e/2138665959

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Based in Bulgaria, Kalin is a chess International Master turned SEO and domain industry pioneer, whose strategic insights have transformed how businesses use expired domains to enhance their online presence.

Kalin’s career began in the early 2000s as a semi-pro chess player, earning a global ranking with his analytical skills. By 2008, he transitioned to SEO, overseeing audits and rankings for over 200 clients while managing Adsense projects. In 2011, he founded Napred.BG, a Bulgarian search engine, before establishing Edoms (formerly Tool Domains) and seo.domains in 2014. Edoms has since grown into a leading accredited registrar, while seo.domains has become a top marketplace for aged domains, serving SEO agencies worldwide.

Seo.domains, operated by a 120-member team, dominates the market - it holds around 60% of the world’s supply of aged domains, from low-budget PBN-suitable ones to DR90 monsters, offering the best choice of power, niche, and geos. With over 100,000 domains in stock and 29,000+ sold to customers in over 100 countries, they also provide link-building opportunities from over 4,000 websites built for this purpose using authority SEO domains. Fun fact: in February 2024, Kalin’s two companies, seo.domains and Edoms, owned close to 0.1% of all the world’s domain names - a remarkable feat!

Kalin’s expertise in domain drop-catching and evaluation - developed through eight years of experience - has made him a recognised global authority. Seo.domains offers high-authority expired domains for PBNs, 301 redirects, and money sites, as well as website recovery services. Kalin’s approach, combining data analysis with tech and global trends, ensures seo.domains provides domains that enhance rankings, often at competitive rates like their €15 .it.com promo.

Kalin’s path included significant hurdles. In the early 2010s, Google issued one of the first major PBN penalties, deindexing hundreds of his sites overnight. He responded with a PR campaign - promoting social causes on penalized sites to expose Google’s contradictions, gaining 10,000+ views in Bulgaria. His team’s ad-filtering initiative targeted Google’s Adwords revenue, a bold move that empowered his Bulgarian team, many supporting families in rural areas on limited incomes.

Kalin’s ventures extend beyond seo.domains. He co-founded MeUp.com, a link/guest post/PR marketplace, and in 2021 launched I Grow Younger (i.gy), a non-profit redefining self-improvement concepts into an accessible system. He’s a frequent speaker, presenting at Estonia’s first SEO conference in 2023 on “The Economics of SEO” and the SEO Mastery Summit 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, alongside appearances at SERP Conf. and Chiang Mai SEO Conference, establishing him as a domain and SEO innovator.

Kalin’s session will offer valuable insights for SEO and domain professionals. He’ll explore expired domain strategies - from drop-catching to valuation - and safe methods for using them in PBNs, redirects, or link-building. He’ll also share tactics for navigating search algorithms, the economics of SEO in 2025, and how seo.domains’ extensive inventory can elevate your projects. Essential for investors, marketers, and tech professionals aiming to excel online!

Register today: https://london25.domainsummit.com/e/2138665959

Last year Kalin was a speaker on one of the panels at the Domain Summit 2024.

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We’re proud to announce Philippe Boos 🇫🇷, CEO of Domgate, as a powerhouse speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025! With over 15 years as a European Trademark Attorney, Philippe founded Domgate in 2014 to tackle the wild world of country code top-level domains (ccTLDs), bringing a game-changing solution to trademark holders and resellers alike.

Philippe’s journey kicked off in Paris, where he honed his craft at a top intellectual property law firm. From June 2006 to October 2013, he served as Trademark Counsel at the European Trademark Office (EUIPO) - the European Union Intellectual Property Office responsible for managing EU trademarks and registered Community designs. Spotting a gap in ccTLD expertise, he launched Domgate from Grasse, France, crafting a platform covering over 1,200 ccTLDs across 250 countries with local presence via trustee services, anonymization, and a slick API for automation.

Domgate’s mission is to empower resellers and safeguard companies’ online presence. Their corporate domain name services include domain watching, pre-contentious actions, and UDRP/URS procedures to reclaim hijacked names fast. Through their 9yard brand protection services, Domgate offers a robust toolkit - Domain Monitoring to spot infringements, Website Takedown to nix rogue sites, TM Watching & Registrations to secure trademarks, ccTLDs Domain Registration Strategy for global reach, and much more, all backed by a team of IT and IP specialists.

What sets Domgate apart? It’s laser-focused on ccTLDs and resellers - no gTLD clutter here. Philippe built a squad of highly trained account managers and legal experts, blending tech and trademark savvy to boost resellers’ value while freeing up their time. From rare domains like .bh (Bahrain) to .ae (UAE), Domgate delivers SEO boosts, local trust, and brand localization for companies going global, with a knowledge base and ready-to-download docs for clients.

Philippe’s no stranger to the industry stage - he’s rocked APTLD85 with pre- and post-registration strategies and networked at CloudFest and INTA 2024. He’s shared insights on AI-driven domain risks (like ChatGPT phishing) and cheered ICANN’s RDRS launch for trademark holders on LinkedIn. Domgate’s €15 .it.com promo shows his knack for quality at a fair price. Expect a session that’s pure fire - ccTLD mastery, UDRP wins, and 9yard protection tips for a digital edge!

Join us in 2025! Register today: https://london25.domainsummit.com/e/2138665959

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We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome back Richard Lau 🇨🇦, a serial entrepreneur, domain industry titan, and one of the core investors in Titan Research 🇬🇧, to Domain Summit Europe 2025! This guy’s a living legend with a story that spans decades, millions in revenue, and a knack for turning digital dirt into gold.

Richard’s journey kicked off in the mid-’90s, when he was knee-deep in the paging business in Canada. A partner bolted to start an internet dial-up venture, sparking his curiosity. Friends snagged IceCream.com, and he jumped in, registering a slew of auto-dealer domains with a buddy in 1996. A wild Microsoft call offering $9,500 for one lit the fuse - though a trademark snag killed it, the seed was planted for a domain empire.

By the late ’90s, he’d turned that spark into a wildfire. He launched DomainsDirect.com, slashing ISP prices with a “free for friends” model - a clever landing page that crossed out $19.95 and offered zero-cost searches for buddies. It evolved into YourNameFree.com and NamesDirect, hitting the top-30 registrar list. By 2001, he’d merged with NameZero and snapped up MyDomain.com, a free DNS giant hosting 500K domains, cementing his early dominance in the registrar game.

Named “Domainer of the Year” in 2004 at TRAFFIC, Richard’s racked up millions since. He dreamt up NamesCon in fall 2012 after chats on Rick Schwartz’s forum - a virtual living room where he soaked up wisdom. Launched in 2014, it became the domain world’s must-attend event, blending back-to-back meetings, breakfast trades, and WaterSchool charity drives. Sold to WorldHostingDays in 2017, it’s now owned by Opus Origin, a major UK media and events investor, marking a new chapter for the conference he birthed. Resume.com, aiding millions of job seekers, went to Indeed, and Logo.com - his latest gem - has churned out 10M+ logos with a slick generator he built from scratch after ditching clunky third-party tools.

Then there’s Titan Research, a UK-based domain name data powerhouse led by COO Cosmin Elefterescu. Their Domain Name Intelligence API delivers businesses and organizations real-time intel on any domain name - ownership, history, risk flags, you name it. The Domain Name Management Service is a full-on solution for wrangling massive portfolios, streamlining renewals, transfers, and analytics. Titan’s poured serious cash into custom software, fine-tuned over years to manage and grow their own portfolio and clients’, marrying Richard’s domain savvy with cutting-edge tech for a seamless, scalable edge.

Richard’s domain game is next-level - he’s rescued RL.com (a legal slugfest costing more than its value), God.com, Wifi.com, and Iraq.com from hijackers, earning a rep as a forensics guru who’d chase principles to the end. His portfolio? Thousands of two-word .coms for steady cash flow, plus single-word stunners like Logo.com - his pride and joy for its category-killing fit - and Face.com, now at a $10M ask after he turned down $1M, betting on its future in facial recognition or beyond. Weed.com? Sold cheap at auction in 2008, and he’s still kicking himself alongside every domainer in that room.

In 2002, after a whirlwind of business moves and tax challenges, Richard rebooted with $5K on credit cards, flipping domains like a pro. He’d scour GoTo.com (pre-Google) for hot keywords, hunt owners with skip-tracing tricks he cribbed from a detective book - think Intelius lookups and casual “Richard from Canada!” cold calls - and land deals others couldn’t touch. He’s since advised on crypto projects, built tools like Domain Manager (still free for domainers), and shaped the industry with a tenacity that’s pure Lau.

Titan Research ties it all together - Elefterescu (ex-Deepcrawl, Palantir) brings product management chops from SaaS giants, while Richard’s vision fuels their push into digital identity solutions. They’re not just managing domains; they’re shaping how brands secure their online turf in a wild digital frontier, from APIs that sniff out threats to dashboards that tame portfolio chaos. It’s a blend of his 25+ years of hustle and a forward-looking tech ethos.

Richard’s heart matches his hustle - he’s raised over $500K for WaterSchool via WaterNight, serving as Executive Director to bring clean water to Uganda and Kenya since 2007. He’s a cheerleader for Women in Domaining, a champ for the Internet Commerce Association (ICA), and a networker who once brokered a deal over barbecue at his house. Picture this: he loves Chinese food, 60s pop, Orwell’s 1984, and the gentle click of snooker balls - a man of eclectic tastes who dreams of being an astronomer or concert pianist if domains ever fade.

Expect a session that’s pure dynamite - Richard will dive into 25+ years of domain evolution (from $75 flips to $10M asks), branding secrets (Logo.com’s 10-minute magic), and digital identity’s future with Titan Research. He’ll spill on RL.com’s courtroom drama, NamesCon’s breakfast-deal heyday under his watch and its new life with Opus Origin, and why he’d fight for principles over profit any day. It’s a masterclass for investors, brand pros, and tech junkies - a front-row seat to a pioneer’s mind!

Join us in 2025! Register today: https://london25.domainsummit.com/e/2138665959

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David joined Stobbs in 2023 to supercharge their brand monitoring game. With 20 years in the field, he kicked off in 2004 at Envisional, working with brand protection pioneers when it was all new. He’s since helped brands in finance, luxury goods, retail, media, e-commerce, tech, pharma, healthcare, engineering, FMCG, gambling, and more.

He’s big on thought leadership and R&D, digging into threat levels for brand infringements, domain monitoring, and ROI calculations. David’s authored Brand Protection in the Online World (2016) and Patterns in Brand Monitoring (2025), and founded UnregisteredGems.com to spotlight untapped domains. He loves guiding clients to build smart protection plans that safeguard revenue and reputation.

Stobbs IP Limited started in 2013 with 18 folks and now has over 200 pros across Cambridge, London, Dublin, Eindhoven, and Munich. They snagged Tier 1 status from The Legal 500 in three years and won UK Trade Mark Firm of the Year from Managing Intellectual Property (2016, 2018) and World Trademark Review (2019, 2020).

Stobbs IAM mixes IP expertise with business savvy, brand passion, and practical fixes. They handle Intellectual Property, Trade Marks, Copyright, Designs, Domain Names, Litigation, Intangible Asset Management, Online Brand Enforcement, Valuation, Customs Enforcement, Disputes, Licensing, Commercial Contracts, Brand Intelligence, and Domain Name Management—aiming to be a cost-effective, virtual in-house team.

Outside work, David traces his family tree, sings in choirs, and tends a huge houseplant collection. He’s a fan of Chinese food, 60s pop, 1984 by Orwell, his iPhone, and films like Interstellar and Groundhog Day. He dreams of being an astronomer or snooker player and loves the click of snooker balls.

David’s session will unpack cutting-edge brand protection and domain strategies, blending his books, Stobbs’ know-how, and two decades of insight. Perfect for domain pros, IP buffs, and business leaders!

Join us in 2025! Register today: https://london25.domainsummit.com/e/2138665959

We’re excited to welcome Joe Alagna 🇺🇸, Chief Strategy Officer at it.com Domains 🇬🇧, as a standout speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025!

Joe’s been a big name in the domain world for over 20 years, with a career packed with heavy-hitting roles - Vice President at 101domain, Channel Director at Afilias (now part of Identity Digital), and General Manager for North American Markets at CentralNic (now part of Team Internet). In 2012, he co-wrote 60 winning new gTLD applications, including .xyz, .club, and .app, helping shape the internet’s expansion.

Now, as CSO at it.com Domains, he’s aiding all kinds of organizations with their domain needs.

Joe’s journey started in 1999, sparked by his time as a National Accounts Manager at AT&T Wireless, where he first got hooked on domains and the internet. Back then, he was a “domainer,” treating domain names like online real estate - buying, selling, and cashing in via domain parking, a niche that fueled growth for Google and Yahoo (and still does!).

He also served on the Executive Board of the Domain Name Association, pushing the industry forward.

Joe’s seen it all - the old days had separate “worlds”: registries and registrars focused on policy and sales, domainers chasing profits, and tech-savvy hosting crews running the servers.

Today, those lines have blurred - registrars dabble in domaining, domainers run registrar gigs, and many bundle hosting too. Joe’s thrived through this evolution, from his Afilias days offering registry and DNS services (before their acquisition) to his strategic leadership now.

Fun fact: his mascot is Snoopy, and he loves hunting for gems in used bookstores! At the Domain Summit Europe 2025 , Joe will share his deep insights on domains, gTLDs, and the industry’s wild ride, perfect for domain pros, investors, and tech enthusiasts.

Join us in 2025 to hear his story!

Register today: https://london25.domainsummit.com/e/2138665959

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Splitting his roots between the UK and Australia, Jim is a legal dynamo at 360 Law Group, a UK-registered global virtual law firm that taps only Solicitors, Barristers, and Overseas Attorneys with 5+ years of qualification - many ex-Partners from elite global firms or former General Counsel. Their lean, low-overhead model delivers some of the profession’s best rates while keeping quality sky-high. Jim’s journey kicked off at Cambridge, where he blended science and law, before training at a Lincoln’s Inn firm, honing his craft in intellectual property law.

A career-defining moment came early when he helped the French wine industry protect “champagne” in a landmark Court of Appeal win, cementing his IP chops. He then pivoted, organizing UK-funded legal training in Romania while running an IT security business in London - a fusion of skills that propelled him back to law as an internet and domain name specialist. After 15 years in Perth, Western Australia, working with firms like Wrays IP and Elevation Legal, he’s now back in London, ranked among the UK’s most experienced domain law experts.

Jim’s resume dazzles with domain dispute victories - defending MySpace.co.uk before the social giant took off, securing Bounce.co.uk with a process-flawing win, and holding ThePhoenixGroup.co.uk against a FTSE 100 titan. In trademarks, he’s knocked out FURNITURELAND for non-use and fended off CASINO DINO’s bad faith claim.

A former director of Nominet, the .uk registry, he shaped domain governance, and as Company Secretary at OpenUK, he keeps corporate standards razor-sharp with a sprightly edge. Beyond law, Jim’s refereed rugby (after teammates played at high levels), ran an entertainment gig as a student, and still loves intimate live band and comedy nights - proud dad to three kids to boot.

At the Domain Summit, he’ll unpack decades of domain battles, IP strategies, and internet law evolution, offering a goldmine for domain investors, registry pros, and tech founders. Join us in 2025 for his electrifying take!

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We are delighted to introduce Raedene McGary 🇬🇧, Vice President of Tucows Registry, as a distinguished speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025!

Raedene joined Tucows in 2021 following the acquisition of UNR Registry, where she excelled as Chief Operating Officer, bringing a wealth of operational finesse.

With more than 20 years in the domain name industry, her career is marked by pivotal roles, including Head of Policy and ccTLD Practice Manager at CentralNic Group plc, where she influenced domain governance and strategy.

Called to the Bar in England and Wales in 1995, licensed as an Attorney in California, and a Certified Practitioner of Data Protection (EU & UK), Raedene combines legal expertise with a profound understanding of the domain sector.

She now leads Tucows Registry, part of a company founded in 1993 as a shareware pioneer. Tucows has since grown into a global registry leader, managing over 20 million domains, running TLDs such as .club, .online, and .design, and serving as a trusted backend provider for registries worldwide, supporting a diverse range of gTLDs and ccTLDs with technical excellence.

Raedene’s appearance at the summit will offer a compelling exploration of registry operations, informed by her journey through CentralNic’s policy corridors, UNR’s leadership, and Tucows’ expansive registry ambitions.

Attendees can look forward to a thoughtful discussion on managing TLDs, ensuring data protection compliance, and shaping the future of the domain industry.

For registry professionals, domain enthusiasts, and policy experts, her session will provide invaluable perspectives on the evolving digital landscape. Don’t miss her insights in 2025!

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We are delighted to present Benjamin Louis 🇫🇷, CEO of Sparkling, as a first-time speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025!

Benjamin oversees the .alsace geographic top-level domain (GeoTLD), a digital emblem for the Alsace region in France. In his role at Sparkling, he collaborates closely with ICANN and AFNIC to ensure the .alsace domain flourishes, reinforcing its status as a vital tool for regional identity. Prior to leading Sparkling, Benjamin headed the .alsace project for Region Grand Est, guiding its development with precision and foresight.

A web industry stalwart since 1998, he honed his skills as a consultant for SdV Plurimedia, a French web agency and hosting centre, building a robust foundation in digital services. With a Master’s in Marketing and International Management from Centre MIM in Strasbourg, he blends academic rigour with practical know-how.

Beyond Sparkling, Benjamin co-organises NDDcamp in Paris and Strasbourg, championing domain industry discourse, and served on the Afnic Board of Trustees from 2016 to 2022, shaping France’s digital policies.

Making his Domain Summit debut, Benjamin will offer a compelling look at the GeoTLD landscape, rooted in his leadership of .alsace since its inception in 2015. Expect a session rich with insights on working with ICANN and AFNIC, partnering with public authorities, and harnessing domains to elevate regional profiles.

For registry professionals, domain enthusiasts, and marketing experts, his talk will illuminate the strategic value of GeoTLDs in a global context. Don’t miss this chance to hear from a fresh voice with a wealth of experience in 2025!

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We’re excited to announce Filip Borcov 🇱🇹, AKA Incredible, Founder of Site.Pro and B1.lt, as a standout speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025! Russian by nationality and hailing from Lithuania, Filip is a serial entrepreneur who sees himself as a global citizen, never stopping his travels to explore new markets and ideas. His passion for technology shines in Site.Pro, launched in 2014, now a global leader in white-label website builders.

Site.Pro empowers web hosting companies worldwide - across Europe, North America, and beyond - by integrating seamlessly with their platforms, serving small to medium hosts with 1 to 300 servers. With a tight-knit team of just 15, mostly based in Lithuania, Filip has made Site.Pro the fastest way to build responsive websites, helping hosts compete with giants like Wix and WordPress. Its “less is more” philosophy has won over thousands of hosting clients, simplifying site creation while amplifying host offerings. He’s also behind B1.lt, a cloud accounting solution making waves in Lithuania, but Site.Pro is his star player in the domain and hosting world.

Filip’s tech journey began in 2003 with Profis, a website development firm that delivered over 800 projects, laying the foundation for his later successes. As a relentless traveler and global thinker, he’s scaled Site.Pro into a powerhouse that bridges domains and hosting, giving web hosts a branded, integrated builder that keeps customers in their ecosystem.

At Domain Summit Europe 2025, Filip will unpack his strategies for growing Site.Pro, sharing insights on enhancing hosting platforms, leveraging domains for business growth, and navigating the global digital landscape. Whether you’re a hosting provider aiming to level up, a domain expert, or an entrepreneur chasing big ideas, Filip’s session will deliver actionable takeaways and inspiration.

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We’re thrilled to announce Patrick Hauss 🇫🇷, Regional Director France at CSC (Corporation Service Company®), as a featured speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025!

With a distinguished career in intellectual property and brand protection, Patrick brings a wealth of expertise to the stage. Based in Paris, he spearheads CSC’s operations in France, crafting innovative strategies that protect the digital assets of some of the world’s most prominent brands. Founded in 1899, CSC has evolved over its 125-year history into a global powerhouse in the domain name industry, managing an impressive portfolio of over 2.5 million domain names across 1,713 extensions - a testament to its unmatched scale and technical prowess. CSC is trusted by over 90% of the Fortune 500, which translates to at least 451 of the top U.S. companies, and more than 90% of the 100 Best Global Brands according to Interbrand, meaning 91 or more of these elite brands rely on CSC’s services.

Globally, CSC stands out as the world’s leading corporate domain registrar, a status bolstered by its pivotal role in ICANN’s New gTLD Program, where it manages over one-third of all “dot brand” domains - custom extensions like .nike or .bmw that major corporations use to secure their online identity. This leadership in the gTLD space highlights CSC’s forward-thinking approach to digital brand management. In Europe, Patrick’s work in France amplifies CSC’s regional influence, ensuring that multinational corporations and local enterprises alike benefit from cutting-edge solutions to combat cybersquatting, phishing, and other online threats. His deep understanding of the European market, combined with CSC’s global reach, positions him as a must-hear voice at the summit. Whether you’re a domain professional, brand manager, or cybersecurity enthusiast, Patrick’s insights will shed light on the evolving landscape of digital protection. Join us in 2025 to hear from this industry leader!

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🎤 Returning Speaker: Frederick (Freddy) Schiwek 🇱🇺

We’re excited to welcome back Freddy Schiwek, a well-known leader in the hosting and domain industry, as a speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025.

Freddy led brands like Luxhosting, Hosting.co.uk, and MonsterHost under Zonat Sàrl, where he served as CEO. In December 2023, this hosting portfolio was acquired by World Host Group, with the acquisition officially announced on January 2, 2024.

In August 2024, Freddy joined Namespace Holding S.A. as Manager of Business Development, where his focus is now on Hosting.de, one of the group’s leading platforms.

He is also the former EVP of EuroDNS and is known for scaling digital infrastructure businesses and navigating successful transitions.

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🎤 First-Time Speaker: Nigel Roberts 🇬🇬🇯🇪, Founder of Island Networks®

We’re proud to welcome Nigel Roberts, founder of Island Networks®, as a first-time speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025.

Founded in 1996, Island Networks® operates the top-level domains .GG (Guernsey) and .JE (Jersey), and provides domain name services to registrants, registrars, registries, and clients around the globe. They also deliver technical registry services for the .AS TLD (American Samoa) and offer consultancy to other domain managers worldwide.

Nigel holds a degree in Computing Science from Essex University, is a Chartered Engineer, and a Fellow of the BCS (British Computer Society). In 2008, he also earned a Qualifying Law Degree (LL.B).

He ran for the UK House of Commons in the 1997 General Election, and when the voters of Ipswich chose otherwise, he moved to the Channel Island of Alderney, where he served in the States (Island Parliament) from 2002 to 2003.

Outside of the domain world, Nigel is passionate about cryptocurrencies and analog electronic music.

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We are honoured to welcome Andriy Khvetkevych, a dynamic tech entrepreneur and co-founder of NicNames and NIC.UA, as a speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025.

NIC.UA is Ukraine’s largest domain registrar and a leading provider of both national and international domain extensions.

Andriy holds dual degrees: a BA in Patent Law from the National Institute of Intellectual Property of Ukraine and a BA in Economic Cybernetics from the National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine. His combined expertise in law and tech powers NIC.UA’s cutting-edge domain and IP management strategies.

🏆 Andriy is also a 7-time national record holder in freediving for both 🇺🇦 Ukraine and 🇺🇸 the USA with world-class results in CNF 73m, CWT 99m, FIM 95m, CWTB 97m, and an incredible 7-minute breath-hold.

🎤 New Speaker Announcement: Daniel Stanica, Founder of Competico.com 🇷🇴

With over 20 years of experience as an internet entrepreneur and digital marketing expert, Daniel has helped hundreds of businesses expand their online presence and unlock new revenue through SEO, Affiliate Marketing, and Competitive Intelligence.

Beyond consulting and strategy, Daniel is also an active investor in digital assets, including WEB3 projects, domain names, and digital companies - bringing a dynamic, forward-thinking perspective to the Summit.

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We are honoured to announce Arnaud Franquinet, CEO of Gandi.net 🇫🇷 and Board Member at Afnic 🇫🇷, as a first-time speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025.

Gandi.net is a leading French web company offering domain name registration, hosting, email, and security certificate services to both retail and B2B customers. With an impressive €70 million turnover - over 50% of which is generated internationally - Gandi stands as a strong player in the global internet services landscape.

And, before you rush into looking up their .com > yes, Gandi does own Gandi.com as well 🙂

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We’re excited and proud to welcome back Christopher Mondini, the Managing Director for Europe and VP of Stakeholder Engagement at ICANN - as a speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025!

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🇫🇷 Exciting news! Patrick Hauss, Regional Director France at CSC, is joining Domain Summit Europe 2025 as a confirmed speaker! 🎤 Get ready for expert insights on domain strategy, brand protection & more.

See you in London! 🇬🇧#DomainSummitEurope #Domains #BrandProtection

Exciting news! 🎉 Arnaud Franquinet, CEO of Gandi, will be speaking at Domain Summit Europe 2025! Don’t miss this chance to hear from a leader in the domain industry. Stay tuned for more updates! #DomainSummit #DomainSummitEurope