--- title: "ICA 2026 Recap. Business, Community, and the Future of Domains" description: "Grit Brokerage recaps the 2026 ICA Annual Meeting at Park MGM, with its premium domain guru table, Kubba Cup pickleball sponsorship and why the ICA matters." url: https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/ica-2026-recap-business-community-and-the-future-of-domains 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) # ICA 2026 Recap. Business, Community, and the Future of Domains Grit Brokerage recaps the 2026 ICA Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, held at the new Park MGM location. Brian Harbin and Michael Law hosted a guru table on marketing and selling premium domains and sponsored the Kubba Cup pickleball tournament. The post also explains why the ICA matters to all domain owners. By Grit BrokerageJan 25, 20262 min read ![Grit Brokerage at the ICA 2026 Annual Meeting guru table in Las Vegas](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/a53ed9_fe1ac5519ae44b21a171c60ed02cf567.D-a_jwtq_Z1CPsVH.webp) Every year the [ICA Annual Meeting](https://ica.vegas/) proves why it remains the most valuable event in the domain industry. Brian Harbin and I attended again this year and it delivered exactly what makes ICA special. The right people were there, real conversations took place, and meaningful relationships were built rather than simply exchanging business cards. This year the ICA board made a great choice with the new location. Park MGM sits in an ideal spot on the strip, which made it easy to move between meetings, sessions, and social events throughout the week. The conference area being close to the hotel elevators kept everything flowing smoothly, which made a noticeable difference during a busy schedule. The ICA crowd continues to attract serious investors and long time industry veterans, while keeping a laid back and welcoming atmosphere that makes connecting easy for both newcomers and experienced operators. **Grit Brokerage Guru Table** (photo below, courtesy of Ron Jackson [DNJournal.com](http://dnjournal.com/)) Brian and I hosted a guru table focused on marketing and selling premium domain names. We walked through what separates premium domain brokerage from standard domain sales and shared how we position names, reach end users, and negotiate high value transactions. The questions were thoughtful and the discussions were practical, which is exactly what makes ICA valuable for attendees who take this industry seriously. ! **Pickleball Kubba Cup and Activity Day** Grit Brokerage was proud to sponsor the Kubba Cup pickleball tournament on activity day. The event took place at Chicken and Pickle and became one of the highlights of the week. It provided a relaxed and fun environment to connect with peers outside the conference setting. Beyond pickleball, ICA delivered an impressive lineup of activities throughout the week. Attendees had access to horseback riding, a Hoover Dam trip, Topgolf, a magician show, an ICA board member roast, parties and food, karaoke, a Vegas show, and a poker tournament. All of this (except poker buy-in) was included in the cost of the conference ticket. It would be nearly impossible to find another conference in any industry that offers this level of experience and value in a single package. **Why ICA Matters** Beyond networking and deal making, [the ICA](https://internetcommerce.org/) plays a critical role for the domain industry. They advocate for domain owner rights, monitor policy changes, and help protect investors from regulatory threats that most people never see coming. Anyone serious about domains should support ICA because their work benefits every domain owner, whether they attend the event or not. It was a great week filled with strong conversations, new connections, and plenty of fun. We are already looking forward to next year! \-Michael Law ## Questions this post answers ### What did Grit Brokerage do at ICA 2026? Brian Harbin and Michael Law hosted a guru table on marketing and selling premium domain names. They explained what separates premium brokerage from standard domain sales, how they position names, reach end users and negotiate high value transactions. Grit also sponsored the Kubba Cup pickleball tournament. ### Why does the ICA matter to domain owners? The ICA advocates for domain owner rights, monitors policy changes and helps protect investors from regulatory threats most people never see coming. The post says its work benefits every domain owner, whether or not they attend the event. ### What activities were part of the ICA 2026 week? Activities included horseback riding, a Hoover Dam trip, Topgolf, a magician show, an ICA board member roast, karaoke, a Vegas show and a poker tournament. Everything except the poker buy-in was included in the conference ticket, according to the post. ## Terms in this post - [Internet Commerce Association](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/internet-commerce-association) - [Domain brokerage](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/domain-brokerage) - [Premium domain](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/premium-domain) - [DNJournal](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/dnjournal) - [.com](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/dot-com) - [.org](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/dot-org) ## Keep reading - [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. 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Brian Harbin and Michael Law, with Tess Diaz and Stone Harbin, also cover Grit Brokerage's top 5 Escrow.com Masters of Domains ranking, the acquisition of Harbin.com, and why a last name .com matters.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-org-podcast-43-with-grit-brokerage) - [The Nitty Gritty - Interview with Jean-Pierre, Clean.orgIn this Nitty Gritty interview, Jean-Pierre explains why he acquired Clean.org through Grit Brokerage. The site is not live yet, but aims to share tools and blueprints for a cleaner earth. He wanted stopping power, faced doubts about paying so much for a .org, and found Grit responsive and forthright.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/the-nitty-gritty-interview-with-jean-pierre-clean-org) - [The Nitty Gritty - Interview with RagsToRiches.comIn this Nitty Gritty interview, Christopher explains why he bought RagsToRiches.com from Grit Brokerage for a cleaning business training course. He wanted a brandable, recognizable name separate from his current cleaning business. He already sees monthly traffic without marketing and found the process smooth.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/the-nitty-gritty-interview-with-ragstoriches-com) - [How Domain Transfers Work: Auth Codes, Transfer Locks, and Push vs TransferA domain transfer moves a name to a new registrar, or to a new owner, using an auth code and a domain with the registrar lock off. A registrar transfer usually finishes in 5 to 7 days. A push between accounts at one registrar is usually faster. A 60-day lock can block registrar transfers after some changes.](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/domain-transfer-process) ## 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)