Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) enable users to enter the URL of the website in a browser in his native language. Earlier this was limited only to Latin characters; however, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) now permits Internationalized Domain Names.

Anyone will soon be able to apply for a new Internet extension. But the process is neither simple nor cheap. .Nxt is the only conference that will tell you how to make the most of this extraordinary opportunity. Questions that will be answered include: What do I need to know about new Internet extensions? What is the application process? What are the pitfalls? How do you run a registry? What are the long-term costs? Who do I need to know to succeed in this space?

With more than 100 new TLD applications submitted to ICANN, the next Internet revolution is about to begin. Register now to attend Europe's largest forum to discuss and learn about new domain extensions. Meet new top-level domain applicants and make use of excellent networking opportunities, discover more about the application process and network with domain professionals, registrars, legal resources, marketers, and more.

ICANN's new TLDs for Brands

Afilias is a Gold Sponsor of the upcoming 41st ICANN meeting to be held in Singapore.  To make an appointment with one of Afilias' new TLD experts at the meeting please email newtlds@afilias.info.

The fifth annual APWG eCrime Researchers Summit once again will be held in conjunction with the 2010 APWG General Meeting between October 18-20, 2010 at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. 

Afilias is a silver sponsor and Greg Aaron will be presenting the latest APWG Global Phishing Survey.

Afilias and .INFO are sponsoring the upcoming PRSA International Conference: Powering Progress to be held in Washington D.C.

.INFO domains are the easiest place to find and showcase information, for the PR world and everyone else!

Afilias is a Gold Sponsor of the upcoming ICANN meeting in Cartegena. 

Afilias' James Galvin will be speaking at the Global Cyber Security Center's first Domain Name Security Workshop on DNSSEC.

Afilias team members will be attending PGCon 2010 a PostgreSQL Conference for Users and Developers.