Topic:  DNS and Domain Abuse in the Digital Economy

The roundtable panelists will discuss current issues relating to DNS and domain name abuse, from various perspectives, including security, business, technology, human rights, and ICANN policy. The panelists will consider the effects of such abuse on the digital economy, with a particular focus on end-users, as well as various efforts to combat these abuses.

The DNS remains the backbone of the Internet. It is a tried and tested system that is globally distributed and extremely scalable. People are continuing to explore new and creative uses for the DNS. DNS is facilitating the growth and change in the broader digital economy, digital transformation, and cybersecurity. This session will discuss these issues, anchoring digital asset information in domain names and the latest technological developments as they relate to domain abuse. 

The panelists will discuss various actual and potential use and abuse cases, trends in DNS and domain name abuse, and ongoing and potential efforts to combat DNS and domain name abuse. Target Groups: Cross- Community


At-Large Meetings - Tuesday, 05 March 2024 -(16:15-17:30 AST) (21:15-22:30 UTC)

DRAFT AGENDA (TBC)

  1. Welcome Opening Remarks and Guest Speakers Introductions - Greg Shatan, NARALO Chair (10 mins)
    1. Reg Levy- Head of ComplianceTucows (
    2. Graeme Bunton  - Director, DNS Abuse Institute 
    3. Steve Crocker - CEO, Shinkuro, Inc.
    4. Ram Mohan - Chief Strategy Officer, Identity Digital
    5. Laureen Kapin - Assistant Director for International Consumer Protection- Federal Trade Commission, USA.  
  2. Roundtable discussion: DNS and Domain Abuse in the Digital Economy" with speakers: (45 mins) - Moderated by Greg Shatan
  3. Q&A from Audience
  4. Takeaways - Greg Shatan, NARALO Chair  (5 mins)



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