Domain Summit Domain Summit Europe 2025 - confirmed speakers

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Meet the Speakers – Domain Summit Europe 2025

It’s happening! The Domain Summit Europe 2025 will bring together some of the most influential voices in the domain and digital industry — and this thread is where we’ll be announcing them.

🗓 September 2–3, 2025 | London, UK
Get your ticket: https://london25.domainsummit.com/e/2138665959

We’ll be posting confirmed speakers below as they’re officially announced. Expect domain veterans, tech founders, investors, marketers, and thought leaders.

Got questions or planning to attend? Drop your thoughts below!

Michael Riedl, CEO of Team Internet Group

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Christopher Mondini, VP, Stakeholder Engagement & Managing Director - Europe, ICANN

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Lars Jensen, Founder and CEO, ShortDot Registry
TLDs: .bond, .icu, .cyou, .cfd, .sbs

 

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We’re excited to announce Dr. Fabian Heuschele, Co-Founder & CEO of the new, trending and advanced new domain marketplace Fruits.co, is joining Domain Summit Europe 2025 as a first-time speaker!

Have you listed any domains for sale at

Do you know their official account at Acorn Domains: @fruits.co

 

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We are honoured to announce Arnaud Franquinet, CEO of Gandi.net 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 to welcome @Daniel - Monetize.info , founder of Competico.com , as a speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025.

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.

Last year, Daniel was a co-organizer of a the "Digital Assets" side-track.

 

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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.

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Speaker Announcement: Nigel Roberts Joins Domain Summit Europe 2025

We’re pleased to announce that Nigel Roberts, founder of Island Networks®, will be joining Domain Summit Europe 2025 as a first-time speaker.

Founded in 1996, Island Networks® operates the top-level domains .GG and .JE, providing services to registrants, registrars, and registries worldwide. The company also provides technical registry services for .AS (American Samoa) and consultancy for other domain registries globally.

Nigel holds a Computing Science degree from Essex University, is a Chartered Engineer, and a Fellow of the BCS (Chartered Institute for IT). In 2008, he earned a Qualifying Law Degree (LL.B).

In 1997, Nigel ran as a Parliamentary candidate in the UK General Election for Ipswich. Following that, he moved to Alderney and served as a member of the States of Alderney from 2002 to 2003.

He also has interests in cryptocurrencies and analogue electronic music.

 

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We’re pleased to welcome back Freddy Schiwek , a respected figure in the hosting and domain world, as a speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025.

@freddy (contact him here at Acorn) served as CEO of Zonat Sàrl, overseeing Luxhosting, Hosting.co.uk, and MonsterHost. These brands were acquired by World Host Group in December 2023, with the deal officially announced on 2 January 2024.

In August 2024, Freddy began his role as Manager of Business Development at Namespace Holding S.A., where he works closely on the growth of Hosting.de.

He previously held the position of EVP at EuroDNS, with a strong track record in scaling hosting businesses across Europe.

 

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We are delighted to introduce Patrick Hauss , Regional Director France at CSC (Corporation Service Company®), as a key speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025! Patrick, a seasoned expert in intellectual property and brand protection, leads CSC’s French operations from Paris with remarkable acumen and dedication. Established in 1899, CSC has grown over its 125-year legacy into a titan of the domain name industry, overseeing a staggering portfolio of over 2.5 million domain names across 1,713 extensions—a figure that underscores its dominance in the field. The company is the trusted partner of over 90% of the Fortune 500, equating to at least 451 of America’s largest firms, and more than 90% of the 100 Best Global Brands as ranked by Interbrand, meaning 91 or more of the world’s most iconic brands depend on CSC for their digital security and domain management needs.

Renowned worldwide as the foremost corporate domain registrar, CSC has taken a leading role in ICANN’s New gTLD Program, managing over one-third of all “dot brand” domains—bespoke extensions that allow companies to assert their brand identity online with precision and authority. This achievement reflects CSC’s strategic vision and technical expertise, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. Across Europe, Patrick’s leadership in France ensures that CSC’s services resonate with the region’s diverse business community, from global giants to emerging players, delivering tailored solutions that protect against online fraud, domain hijacking, and brand dilution. His regional insights, paired with CSC’s century-plus heritage and global infrastructure, make him an invaluable contributor to the summit. Attendees can look forward to a compelling session exploring the future of domain security and brand integrity. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Patrick speak in 2025!

 

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I am delighted to annonce that Filip Borcov , AKA Incredible, Founder of Site.Pro and B1.lt, as a distinguished speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025! Russian by nationality and based in Lithuania, Filip is an innovative entrepreneur who views himself as a global citizen, perpetually travelling to uncover fresh opportunities and perspectives.

His flagship creation, Site.Pro, launched in 2014, stands as a premier white-label website builder, revolutionising the web hosting industry worldwide. Spanning Europe, North America, and further afield, Site.Pro integrates effortlessly with hosting platforms, catering to small to medium providers with 1 to 300 servers. With a compact team of 15, largely based in Lithuania, Filip has honed Site.Pro into the swiftest tool for crafting responsive websites, enabling hosts to rival standalone platforms like Squarespace and WordPress.

Its “less is more” approach has resonated with thousands of hosting clients, enhancing their offerings with a branded builder. He’s also the mind behind B1.lt, a Lithuanian cloud accounting tool, but Site.Pro takes centre stage in his domain-focused legacy.

Filip’s entrepreneurial roots date back to 2003, when he founded Profis, a website development company that completed over 800 projects, setting the stage for his later triumphs. As a tireless global traveler, he’s propelled Site.Pro to the forefront of the hosting and domain ecosystem, empowering providers to retain customers with an integrated, user-friendly builder.

At the Summit, Filip will share his journey of scaling Site.Pro, offering practical wisdom on bolstering web hosting services, optimising domain integration, and thriving in a competitive digital world. This session promises invaluable insights for hosting professionals, domain strategists, and tech enthusiasts eager to learn from a founder who never stays still.

 

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I am 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 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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I am proud to introduce @JimDavies , Intellectual Property Solicitor at 360 Law Group, as a returning speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025!

With a foot in both the UK and Australia, Jim shines at 360 Law Group, a UK-registered global virtual law firm staffed solely by Solicitors, Barristers, and Overseas Attorneys with over 5 years’ qualification - many having held Partner roles at top-tier global firms or served as General Counsel. Their low-overhead model ensures some of the profession’s most competitive rates, all while delivering uncompromised excellence.

Jim’s path began at Cambridge, studying science and law, followed by training at a Lincoln’s Inn firm where he focused on intellectual property. Early on, he made waves representing the French wine industry, securing “champagne” in a Court of Appeal triumph that redefined passing off law. He then stepped away from practice to run UK government-funded legal training in Romania and an IT security business in London, before returning with a razor-sharp focus on internet law, domain disputes, trademarks, and commercial advice. After 15 years in Perth with firms like Wrays IP and Elevation Legal, he’s back in London, a titan in UK domain law.

Jim’s career sparkles with wins - defending MySpace.co.uk pre-social media boom, clinching Bounce.co.uk with a process critique that drew an apology, and thwarting ThePhoenixGroup.co.uk’s FTSE 100 challenge. In trademarks, he’s axed FURNITURELAND for non-use and outmaneuvered CASINO DINO’s bad faith claim. A former Nominet director, he helped steer .uk policy, and as OpenUK’s Company Secretary, he brings seasoned wit to governance.

Outside law, he’s refereed rugby (teammates played top-tier), ran a student entertainment venture, and cherishes live bands and comedy in cosy venues - proud father of three. His summit session will weave tales of domain duels, IP mastery, and legal strategy, a must-hear for domain buffs, registry leaders, and entrepreneurs.

Don’t miss it in 2025! Register today: https://london25.domainsummit.com/e/2138665959

 

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We’re delighted to present Joe Alagna , Chief Strategy Officer at it.com Domains , as a brilliant speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025!

Joe’s spent over two decades in the domain game, with a cracking CV - 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 helped pen 60 successful new gTLD applications, like .xyz, .club, and .app, giving the internet a proper boost.

Now at it.com Domains, he’s supporting businesses big and small with their domain solutions.

Joe’s passion kicked off in 1999, sparked while he was a National Accounts Manager at AT&T Wireless, diving into domains as a “domainer” - snapping them up as virtual property to buy, sell, and park for profit, a move that helped power Google and Yahoo’s early days (and still matters today). He also sat on the Domain Name Association’s Executive Board, shaping the industry’s course.

Joe’s watched the domain world transform - once split into registries and registrars (all about policy and ICANN), domainers (profit-driven traders), and hosting techies (server wizards who built big firms). Now, those worlds overlap - registrars turn domainer, domainers become registrars, and hosting’s often part of the package. From Afilias’ registry and DNS work (pre-acquisition) to his current gig, Joe’s been at the heart of this shift.

Little tidbits: Snoopy’s his mascot, and he loves digging through used bookstores for treasures! His summit talk will unpack the domain industry’s growth, gTLD impact, and future trends - a treat for domain buffs, investors, and tech fans.

Don’t miss it in 2025! Register today: https://london25.domainsummit.com/e/2138665959

 

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Proud to bits to have David Barnett , Brand Protection Strategist and IA Executive at Stobbs IP Limited , back as a speaker at Domain Summit Europe 2025!

David joined Stobbs in 2023 to boost their brand monitoring efforts. Starting at Envisional in 2004 with early brand protection trailblazers, he’s spent 20 years working with brands in finance, luxury goods, retail, media, e-commerce, tech, pharma, healthcare, engineering, FMCG, gambling, and beyond.

He’s keen on thought leadership and R&D, focusing on threat quantification, domain monitoring, and ROI. David wrote Brand Protection in the Online World (2016) and Patterns in Brand Monitoring (2025), and launched UnregisteredGems.com to uncover domain treasures. He thrives on helping clients craft protection plans that shield revenue and reputation.

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

Stobbs IAM blends IP smarts with business nous, brand love, and practical solutions. Their specialties? 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 - all delivered as a cost-effective, virtual in-house team.

Outside the office, David digs into genealogy, sings in choirs, and nurtures a vast houseplant collection. He enjoys Chinese meals, 60s pop and 90s Britpop, 1984, his iPhone, and films like Event Horizon and The Revenant. He fancies being a concert pianist or explorer and loves snooker ball clicks.

His talk will dive into brand protection trends and domain tactics, drawing on his books and Stobbs’ expertise. A cracking session for domain fans, IP pros, and business minds! Don’t miss it in 2025!

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

 

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I am proud to bits for the Domain Summit Europ 2025 to have Richard Lau , a serial entrepreneur, domain pioneer, and core investor in Titan Research , return to us this year! From Canada, this chap’s a proper icon with a tale that’s as rich as a full English breakfast and twice as compelling.

It all began in the mid-’90s when Richard was mired in Canada’s paging scene. A mate scarpered to launch an internet dial-up gig, and pals nabbed IceCream.com, piquing his interest. In 1996, he and a friend snapped up auto-dealer domains, only for Microsoft to ring with a $9,500 offer - scuppered by a trademark hitch, but it lit a fire that’d soon blaze across the domain world.

By the late ’90s, he’d turned curiosity into a cracking enterprise - DomainsDirect.com undercut ISPs with a “free for mates” twist, a clever landing page crossing out $19.95 for a nought-cost search. It blossomed into YourNameFree.com and NamesDirect, climbing to a top-30 registrar. By 2001, he’d merged with NameZero and nabbed MyDomain.com, a free DNS titan hosting 500K domains, before a whirlwind of business moves and tax woes saw him regroup with renewed focus in California.

Crowned “Domainer of the Year” in 2004 at TRAFFIC, Richard’s minted millions since. He cooked up NamesCon in 2012 on Rick Schwartz’s forum - a virtual lounge where he practically lived, soaking up tips like a sponge. Launched in 2014, it became the domain world’s crown jewel - think back-to-back meetings, breakfast trades (he once swapped domains over bacon!), and WaterSchool fundraisers - before selling to WorldHostingDays in 2017. Now owned by Opus Origin, a major UK media and events investor, it’s thriving in new hands. Resume.com went to Indeed, helping job seekers aplenty, and Logo.com - his latest triumph - boasts 10M+ logos via a bespoke generator, ditching clunky third-party kit for a streamlined win.

Enter Titan Research, a UK domain name data outfit led by COO Cosmin Elefterescu. Their Domain Name Intelligence API dishes out real-time domain intel for businesses and organisations - ownership, risks, the full monty. The Domain Name Management Service is a smashing all-in-one for taming big portfolios, from renewals to analytics. They’ve sunk hefty sums into tailored software, honed over years to manage and boost their own portfolio and clients’, giving a proper edge in efficiency and growth.

Richard’s domain exploits are the stuff of legend - he’s wrestled RL.com back (a legal slog costing more than its worth), saved God.com and Iraq.com, and rues letting Weed.com slip cheap in 2008 at auction, a regret shared by every domainer in that room. His portfolio’s thousands deep - two-word .coms for steady cash, plus gems like Logo.com - his darling for its category-defining fit - and Face.com, now at $10M after he swatted a $1M bid, eyeing its future in tech or a personal startup.

In 2002, after a dizzying run of ventures and tax hits, he rebooted with $5K in credit, flipping domains like a seasoned punter - mining GoTo.com for keywords, tracking owners with skip-tracing nous (cheers to a detective book), and charming deals with cheeky calls - “Richard from Canada here!” He’s since shaped crypto ventures, kept Domain Manager free for domainers, and built a legacy of tenacity and innovation that’s pure Lau.

Titan Research pulls it all together - Elefterescu’s product savvy (ex-Deepcrawl, Palantir) pairs with Richard’s domain mastery to push digital identity solutions. They’re not just managing domains; they’re crafting how brands secure their online patch in a wild digital frontier, from APIs sniffing out threats to dashboards taming portfolio chaos - a brilliant blend of 25+ years’ hustle and forward-thinking tech.

Richard’s heart is as big as his ambition - he’s raised over $500K for WaterSchool via WaterNight, leading as Executive Director to bring clean water to Uganda and Kenya since 2007. He’s a Women in Domaining cheerleader, an ICA champ, and a networker who once sorted a deal over barbecue at his gaff. A fan of Chinese grub, 60s pop, Orwell’s 1984, and the gentle click of snooker balls, he fancies a go at astronomy or tickling the ivories if domains ever fade.

Expect a talk that’s an absolute belter - Richard will unpack 25+ years of domain evolution (from $75 flips to $10M asks), branding brilliance (Logo.com’s 10-minute magic), and digital identity’s future with Titan Research. He’ll spill on RL.com’s legal wrangle, NamesCon’s breakfast-deal glory and its Opus Origin era, and why he’d build on Face.com over cashing out. A must for domain buffs, brand experts, and innovators - pure gold from a pioneer!

Don’t miss 2025! Register today: https://london25.domainsummit.com/e/2138665959