Dotup ICANN Accreditation Consultancy - Venkatesh

05/31/2026

Here’s a LinkedIn post for ICANN 86 Seville:

🌍 Seville, here I come!
Thrilled to be attending ICANN 86 Policy Forum at the FIBES Conference and Exhibition Centre, Seville, Spain — 8–11 June 2026.
The ICANN Policy Forum is where the internet’s next chapter gets written — from new gTLD policy developments to registrar & registry compliance frameworks, and everything in between. There’s no better room to be in if you’re serious about the domain industry.
If you’re heading to Seville and want to connect on:
🔹 New gTLD applications & strategy
🔹 ICANN registrar or registry accreditation
🔹 dotBrand TLD opportunities
🔹 Contractual compliance & ICANN policy
— let’s find time to meet. My calendar is filling up fast!
Drop a comment, slide into my DMs, or reach me at [email protected]
See you in Seville! 🇪🇸
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04/15/2026

Big news: Dotup helped four applicants secure ICANN Applicant Support Program (ASP) fee reductions — a 4/4 success that turned policy into real savings. Read how we navigated the process and what this means for new gTLD applicants: https://wix.to/BUikE5I

In November 2025, a small but highly telling development unfolded within the ICANN ecosystem. The Applicant Support Program (ASP), often discussed in abstract terms, began producing tangible outcomes. At Dotup, we advised four applicants during this phase, and all four secured approval.

04/07/2026

4 out of 4. Approved.

In November 2025, we advised 4 applicants on ICANN’s Applicant Support Program (ASP) — and every single one was approved.

Each secured a reduced evaluation fee of $56,000.

That’s not luck. That’s positioning.

New gTLD applications are complex and unforgiving. Most failures don’t happen because applicants aren’t eligible — they happen because the application isn’t structured the right way.

At , we focus exactly on that.
From eligibility assessment to how evaluates financials, policy alignment, and operational readiness — every detail matters.

The outcome?
Stronger applications. Clean approvals. Real advantage going into the 2026

03/31/2026

A dotBrand lesson from the AirtelBlack.com saga — when a parody site went viral, it exposed gaps in brand control and customer trust. Read the analysis on what brands can learn about domain management, reputation and rapid response. https://wix.to/hxtBb07

In late March 2026 news of airtelblack.com went viral. Users on X and Reddit shared a parody site that looked like an official Airtel Black page but instead mocked the telecom operator’s customer service.

03/17/2026

New gTLD Momentum Is Reshaping the Domain Market Ahead of the 2026 Application Round — new analysis by John Matson spotlights how 2025 set the stage for ICANN's next round in April 2026. If you follow domain trends, this 5-minute read is essential. Read more: https://wix.to/oroCKuI

John Matson recently published an insightful analysis highlighting how New gTLDs performed in 2025. His conclusions are particularly relevant as the industry prepares for the next ICANN application round expected to open in April 2026.

03/17/2026

The next ICANN New gTLD round is coming — but do you really need registrars to succeed? Discover alternative distribution strategies and what to consider before launching your own TLD. Read the full analysis: https://wix.to/3FkL2PE

The next round of the ICANN New gTLD Program 2026 is approaching, and once again the domain industry is buzzing with conversations about who will apply, what strings will be submitted, and whether this is the right time to start your own TLD.

03/17/2026

New blog: Why some new gTLD operators should consider ICANN accreditation as their own distribution strategy. Discover why relying only on registrars may limit reach, and how accreditation can open direct channels, control, and new revenue possibilities. Read more: https://wix.to/ryBgZ1r

One of the biggest assumptions in the domain name business is that once a registry launches a TLD, distribution will naturally happen through registrars. On paper, that sounds logical. Registrars are the retail layer of the domain industry.

03/13/2026

ICANN85 in Mumbai delivered a major update for prospective gTLD applicants — the official timeline for the next application round is now out. If you’re considering applying for a new top-level domain, our latest post breaks down what to know before you apply, key dates, and practical steps to prepare. Read more: https://wix.to/qfFOYNG

ICANN’s 85th public meeting kicked off in Mumbai this week, and for those of us closely following the New gTLD Program, this meeting delivered one of the most important updates we have been waiting for — the official timeline for the next application round. Despite travel uncertainties that affe...

03/13/2026

Just back from ICANN85 in Mumbai — big signals for domain registrars ahead of the 2026 gTLD application window. If you manage registrations, don’t miss insights on Applicant Guidebook changes, registry-registrar coordination, and practical steps to prepare your business. Read more: https://wix.to/sAqO085

ICANN’s 85th Public Meeting in Mumbai brought the global domain industry together just weeks before the next new gTLD application window opens in April 2026. Much of the public conversation revolved around the upcoming gTLD round, the Applicant Guidebook, and registry service providers. But for re...

03/07/2026

Had a great meeting with Mr.Sushil Pal, Joint Secretary & CEO of Dr Devesh Tyagi about India’s New gTLD strategy for New gTLD Program 2026