Following the successful hosting of the 2016 World Domain Conference in Wuzhen, after ten years, a top-tier industry event focusing on the new cycle of the domain industry is set to kick off again.
Recently, the Domain World Conference 2026 officially released information to the public, announcing that it will be held on October 26, 2026 at the CAI Building (Cai’s Building) in China · Hong Kong.
Once in a decade: the domain industry gathers again
In 2016, the World Domain Conference was held in Wuzhen, becoming the largest and most influential industry event in the domain industry at the time, leaving behind a shared industry memory for domain practitioners worldwide.
After ten years, the domain industry has undergone multiple rounds of transformation—new top-level domains are fully rolled out, Web3 redefines the value of domain identity, and the AI wave has driven a concentrated surge in demand for enterprise brand domain defense.
Against this backdrop, the Domain World Conference 2026 officially takes the baton, setting the tone for the next phase of growth for the domain industry with a forward-and-backward connecting industry event.
The last time a world-scale conference bringing together domain people from around the globe was held was ten years ago. For an event of this scale and focus, it is rare in Asia.
The hosting of the Domain World Conference 2026 is seen as an important signal that the domain industry has entered the "new cycle for premium domains."
Focused on "a new cycle for premium domains"
The conference’s main topic is: "A new cycle for premium domains: integrating AI, Web3, and brand digital assets development".
The conference will focus on the three most talked-about propositions in today’s domain industry:
Reassessment of domain value in the AI era
: as AI-related domain demand surges, brand defense becomes an urgent need for businesses;
Practical implementation of Web3 domain applications
: after the concept bubble, how can domains as digital identities and assets find real-world application scenarios?
New tracks brought by new gTLDs
: with ICANN opening up more than 1,600 new gTLD applications in the next round, the landscape of the domain market is being reshaped.
The conference is expected to attract 150+ offline high-end attendees and 2 million+ online global viewers, covering every link of the industry chain such as registries, brand owners, investment institutions, technology service providers, domain investors, and brokers.
Topics and speakers: from trends to hands-on practice
In addition, the conference agenda is divided into multiple segments, including keynote speeches, strategic sharing, panel discussions, and practical sessions:
The morning session will focus on industry trends, inviting top registries’ guests worldwide to deeply analyze the global domain market landscape; authoritative experts will share insights on topics such as compliant development of digital assets and the boundaries between domains and Web3. The panel discussion will revolve around how traditional investment cycles evolve and the new logic for domain investing enabled by AI technology.
The afternoon session emphasizes hands-on practice. Experienced domain investors will team up with leading brokers in the industry to share the underlying logic behind high-premium domain deal closures and practical negotiation tactics, providing attendees with industry experience they can apply directly.
Worth noting is that Mr. Cai Wen Sheng, widely known as the "King of Chinese Domains," is also highly likely to attend this conference.
As the acquirer of a billion-level domain asset and the owner of CAI (Crypto × AI) Building, his attendance will add an important highlight to the conference.
The organizers also stated that more top-tier guests will be announced in due course.
And the venue for this session—Hong Kong · Cai’s Building (CAI Building)—has itself become a highlight of the conference.
A building named after domains, and a tangible presentation of a top-tier domain—this conference’s venue is considered the best annotation of the value of "domains as core digital assets."
Supporting events: curated domain auctions and a VIP gala dinner
In addition to the main forum, during the conference there will also be curated domain auctions. The assets on offer include 2-letter .com domains, scarce .ai, and other top digital assets, providing a high-quality deal-matching platform for domain investors.
In addition, the conference will feature a VIP closed-door matchmaking dinner, limited to core sponsors and specially invited guests, to create a private setting for high-value business exchanges.
The registration channel for the Domain World Conference 2026 is now open. Attendees can scan the QR code below or visit the ticket purchase link to get tickets.
【Registration QR Code】
🎫 Ticket link: https://Luma.com/domainworld
🌐 Official website: DomainWorldConference.com