ICANN to host Q&A webinars ahead of new domain application round
ICANN will hold a series of webinars to guide applicants through the upcoming 2026 round of new domain name applications, focusing on the application system and process.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will host a series of question-and-answer webinars to support applicants ahead of the launch of the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round, which opens on 30 April.
The sessions are intended to help potential applicants understand how to apply for new top-level domains and how the evaluation process works.
The webinars will focus on the TLD Application Management System (TAMS), the online platform used to submit and manage applications. TAMS is used by applicants, ICANN staff, and evaluation panels to process applications throughout the programme.
Participants will be able to ask questions about how to use the system, as well as broader aspects of the application and evaluation procedures. ICANN has indicated that questions submitted in advance will be prioritised during the sessions.
Four webinars are scheduled between April and May 2026, providing multiple opportunities for applicants in different time zones to participate.
Webinar #1
21 April, 16:00 UTC
Register here: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/tuO1c6TbTjiR4bTtTTBznA
Webinar #2
21 April, 23:00 UTC
Register here: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y6WuxxKWSsyjzqyzo8-OgQ
Webinar #3
12 May, 16:00 UTC
Register here: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/3K3vxv7sTIuXZ_I0WndBNA
Webinar #4
26 May, 16:00 UTC
Register here: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ypin5WwpQVOLwMFwz4IM5w
The initiative is part of ICANN’s preparation activities for the 2026 round, which will allow organisations to apply for new domain name endings. Additional resources, including demonstration videos and recordings from previous sessions, are available to support applicants preparing for the process.
