events Domain related events from Jan thru May 2026

[Eric Lyon]

Figured I would share a few events i stumbled across happening in early 2026, from Jan thru May. In case anyone was looking for something to do...

Domain-Specific Conferences​

• APTLD 89th Members Meeting
  • When: February 2–5, 2026
  • Where: Amman, Jordan (Both virtual and in-person)
  • Focus: An annual gathering for the Asia Pacific Top Level Domain Association members to discuss domain name industry trends.
• WTSFest London 2026
  • When: February 5, 2026
  • Where: London, UK
  • Focus: A technical SEO and marketing festival.
• ICANN85
  • When: March 7–12, 2026
  • Where: Mumbai, India
  • Focus: An Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) public meeting focusing on domain name system (DNS) abuse, new generic top-level domain rounds, and best practices.
• Nordic Domain Days
  • When: May 24–26, 2026
  • Where: Stockholm, Sweden
  • Focus: A leading European conference for the domain industry, featuring seminars and networking.

Broader Tech & Marketing Conferences with Relevant Domains Focus​

• CES 2026​

  • When: January 6–9, 2026
  • Where: Las Vegas, NV, USA
  • Focus: The global stage for innovation, including consumer platforms, AI, and device ecosystems relevant to the broader digital world.
• NRF: Retail's Big Show
  • When: January 11–13, 2026
  • Where: New York City, NY, USA
  • Focus: Covers retail and e-commerce, including digital innovation and online presence strategies.
• MWC (Mobile World Congress)
  • When: March 2–5, 2026 (tentative)
  • Where: Barcelona, Spain
  • Focus: The world's largest mobile industry gathering, essential for those in telecommunications and connectivity domains.
• CloudFest 2026
  • When: March 23–26, 2026
  • Where: Europa Park, Germany
  • Focus: The leading event for the global cloud computing and internet infrastructure industry.
• PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit 2026
  • When: April 13–16, 2026
  • Where: Bellevue, WA, USA
  • Focus: For infrastructure engineers working with automation, DevOps, and cloud provisioning.

 

[Eric Lyon]

Here's some smaller regional events Jan thru May 2026 that are less known about that are domain industry related, if you like the smaller to medium sized crowds.

Regional Startup & Domain Networking
These events connect domain owners with the tech founders and investors who often acquire premium digital real estate:

• San Francisco Tech Connect: Networking for startups and investors at Alchemist Bar & Lounge on January 12, 2026.
• Silicon Valley Startup Ecosystem Conference: A high-level gathering for founders and VCs at Smithwick Theatre in Los Altos Hills on March 6, 2026.
• Houston Tech & Business Networking: A local meetup at The Dogwood on January 20, 2026, to discuss digital asset strategy and growth.
• Naples Tech Meetup: Focused on innovation and entrepreneurship in Bonita Springs, FL, on January 20, 2026.
• CodeLaunch USA 2026: A traveling startup accelerator competition with a "Hackathon" and live production in mid-April 2026 (exact location typically moves annually, following the CodeLaunch event schedule).

 

[Eric Lyon]

With start-ups and founders in mind that are seemingly always on the lookout for a premium domain, some more of the small to medium event options around the U.S. from Jan to May 2026 might be the following (Research each for more details):

• Startup Grind Global Conference: Focuses on founders in Silicon Valley, CA, from April 27–29, 2026.
• SaaStr Annual: The world's largest gathering for B2B SaaS founders and executives, in San Mateo, CA, from May 12–14, 2026.
• SXSW (South by Southwest): A festival in Austin, TX, covering tech and startups, held in March 2026.
• Fintech Retreat: An event for financial technology startups in San Francisco, CA.
• ViVE: Focused on health technology, connecting healthcare executives and tech companies in Los Angeles, CA, from February 22–25, 2026.
• AI & Tech Networking Philadelphia: A local networking event in Philadelphia, PA, on January 8, 2026.
• AI & Tech Networking Chicago: A local networking event in Chicago, IL, on January 8, 2026.
• Houston Entrepreneur Networking Event: A social gathering in Houston, TX, on January 9, 2026.
• PEN US-APAC Venture Summit: A networking event in Sunnyvale, CA, on January 9, 2026.
• East Meets West – Building the Future Beyond Borders: A VC-led conference connecting global tech communities in Redwood City, CA, on January 12, 2026.
• BioTech Startups, Investors & Professionals Networking Event Houston: A networking event in Houston, TX, on January 13, 2026.
• Startup Oasis (Find a Start-Up to Take Part In): An event in Atlanta, GA, on January 15, 2026.
• Monthly Startup, Tech & Business Networking Palo Alto: A regular networking event in Palo Alto, CA, on January 15, 2026.
• Tech & Business Networking Houston: A local meetup in Houston, TX, on January 20, 2026.
• Gartner CIO Leadership Forum: An event for IT leaders in Phoenix, AZ, from February 23–24, 2026.
• Houston Business Expo 2026 B2B: A large B2B expo in Houston, TX, on May 20, 2026.