ICANN: Round New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Applicant Journey Overview

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will hold an informational webinar titled 2026 Round New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Applicant Journey Overview on 27 January 2026 at 16:00 UTC.

This 90-minute webinar will provide an end-to-end overview of the gTLD application process for the 2026 Round. The session will outline the main application stages and milestones, explain the requirements applicants must meet, and describe the roles played by different groups throughout the process. The aim is to help potential applicants and ICANN community members better understand how applications are evaluated and processed from submission to delegation.

The webinar is open to prospective applicants, ICANN community participants, and other interested stakeholders. It will be recorded and will include a dedicated question-and-answer segment.

For further details about the webinar, including registration information, please visit the dedicated web page.