--- title: "Grit Brokerage at NamesCon 2022 - Why Attend a Domain Conference?" description: "Why attend NamesCon Global 2022 in Austin: dates, what the agenda offered, who from Grit Brokerage attended and the history of the domain conference." url: https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-brokerage-at-namescon-2022-why-attend-a-domain-conference publisher: Grit Brokerage contact: https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/contact offer: https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/inquiry --- [Events & conferences](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/blog?topic=events-and-conferences) # Grit Brokerage at NamesCon 2022 - Why Attend a Domain Conference? NamesCon Global returned in person for 2022 after a two year hiatus, running August 30 to September 3 in Austin, Texas. Grit Brokerage founder Brian Harbin and senior broker Michael Law attended. The post recommends attending for networking, panels, master classes and after parties, and recaps the show's ownership history. By Grit BrokerageAug 15, 20221 min read ![NamesCon Global 2022 domain conference in Austin, Texas with Grit Brokerage attending](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/a53ed9_91fc569dadba4144a448812937ad30d2.B26ujl8f_jWAl3.webp) After a two year hiatus, [NamesCon Global](https://namescon.com/) the domain industry’s largest annual conference will be back to an in person show. Running from August 30th-September 3rd, NamesCon will feature a ton of great keynotes, discussions, a domain auction and ICA events. Grit Brokerage will be there with our Founder, Brian Harbin and Senior Domain Broker, Michael Law heading to Austin, Texas for the meetup. If you’re interested in meeting up with either of us, feel free to [contact us](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/contact) to schedule a time to chat. We’ve always felt the domain industry has been full of welcoming people and enjoy meeting and speaking with domain investors, brokers and other industry participants at these events. If you’re on the fence about attending this year, we would recommend trying to make it! Whether you’re a part time domain investor or an avid domain expert, there are always great connections and fun events at NamesCon shows. This year, the [agenda](https://namescon.com/agenda/) is packed full of great panels, breakout sessions, master classes and after parties. The great thing about NamesCon is that they are committed to providing content for all facets of the domain industry - whether your specialty is domain monetization, flipping, high end negotiations or blockchain domains they have if covered. NamesCon Global is a show that debuted in 2014 as a meetup put on by prominent domain investor Richard Lau and was held at the Tropicana in Las Vegas for several years. The show grew very quickly and was sold to WebHostingDays, which was then acquired by GoDaddy. Last year, the world’s largest registrar sold NamesCon Global to Cloudfest who currently operates the conference. We’re looking forward to how the show evolves this year and beyond. ! ## Questions this post answers ### When was NamesCon Global 2022? NamesCon Global 2022 ran from August 30 to September 3 in Austin, Texas. It was the first in-person show after a two year hiatus, and featured keynotes, discussions, a domain auction and ICA events. ### Why should you attend a domain conference? The post says there are always great connections and fun events, whether you are a part time investor or an expert. NamesCon provides content for monetization, flipping, high end negotiations and blockchain domains. ### Who has owned NamesCon Global? It debuted in 2014 as a meetup by domain investor Richard Lau at the Tropicana in Las Vegas. It was sold to WebHostingDays, which GoDaddy acquired. GoDaddy then sold it to Cloudfest, which operates it now. ## Terms in this post - [Internet Commerce Association](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/internet-commerce-association) - [Domain broker](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/domain-broker) - [Registrar](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/registrar) - [NamesCon](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/namescon) - [.com](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/dot-com) ## Keep reading - [Embracing Opportunities at the 2023 NamesCon Domain Conference in Austin, TXGrit Brokerage senior domain broker Michael Law recaps the 2023 NamesCon Domain Conference in Austin, his ninth consecutive year attending. He attended June 1 to 3 and highlights networking with veterans and newcomers, positive panel feedback, Austin's setting and the after parties.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/embracing-opportunities-at-the-2023-namescon-domain-conference-in-austin-tx) - [Grit Brokerage Talks Domains on the Grit.org PodcastIn this Grit.org podcast interview, Grit Brokerage's Brian Harbin describes the domain industry as the foundation of every online presence. He discusses the Escrow.com 2022 Masters of Domains award for being a top 10 grossing domain brokerage, and says the show plans one behind-the-scenes episode per quarter.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-brokerage-talks-domains-on-the-grit-org-podcast) - [Grit Brokerage at London Domain Summit 2023Grit Brokerage's Michael Law traveled from Denver to attend the London Domain Summit on August 22 and 23, 2023. He met U.K. domain professionals among 250+ attendees and spoke on a panel called Buying and Selling Premium Domains. He credits organizer Helmuts Meskonis and plans to return in 2024.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-brokerage-at-london-domain-summit-2023) - [How to Find Out Who Owns a Domain Name (WHOIS, RDAP, and Privacy)Search the domain in ICANN Lookup, which uses RDAP, the system that replaced WHOIS for most domains. Since GDPR, most records hide the owner's name and show a relay email or web form instead. Use that relay, the website, or a broker to reach the owner.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/find-domain-owner) - [Domain Trends and Predictions for 2021Grit Brokerage founder Brian Harbin shared 2021 domain predictions on a DomainNameWire podcast, and this post summarizes them. Expected trends include higher demand for ultra premium domains, rising value of .ORG, .IO, .CO and .AI one word names, possible fractional ownership, and continued industry consolidation.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/domain-trends-and-predictions-for-2021) - [ICA 2025 Las Vegas Meetup: A Recap from Grit BrokerageGrit Brokerage recaps the Internet Commerce Association meetup held in late January 2025 at Resorts World Las Vegas. Highlights include a pre show party, the Lonnie Borck Memorial Award for Richard Lau, a Trailblazer Award for Darpan Munjal, policy sessions, a town hall and a poker tournament.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/ica-2025-las-vegas-meetup-a-recap-from-grit-brokerage) ## Buying or selling a domain? Call, text or email. Responsiveness is our trademark, and a broker answers, not a form robot. [Talk to a broker](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/contact) [Call (442) 500-GRIT](tel:+1-442-500-4748)