
This year’s edition of the Middle East DNS Forum (MEDNSF) will be held in conjunction with APTLD75 in Dubai, UAE. The collaboration allows for joint sessions, as well as access to the MEDNSF participants to attend APTLD75 public sessions of interest.
Your registration for MEDNSF will allow you to attend APTLD75 public sessions only.
Confirmed Speakers

The Middle East DNS Forum brings together field experts and affected parties to discuss the latest developments in the global domain marketplace and ways to strengthen the DNS industry in the Middle East. The DNS forum offers participants opportunities to:
Network with other stakeholders and industry experts
Discuss business, technical, and policy aspects of the industry
Understanding of ICANN’s role in shaping the future of internet
Learn new approaches to establish and expand online presence
WHY ATTEND?
Participants representing various sectors from across the Middle East region and the world will be leading discussions highlighting opportunities in the Middle East Domain Name industry and looking at ways to strengthen the digital presence in the region.
Who Should Attend?
Individuals and organizations interested in the domain industry and related business. Registries, registrars, resellers, web hosting companies, Internet service providers, network operators, brand managers, digital marketers, entrepreneurs, intellectual property professionals, commercial and non-commercial registrants, and end users.
This is an opportunity to:
- GROW
Learn about approaches to establishing and growing your online presence - STAY UP TO DATE
Hear about recent developments and top trends in the global domain industry from ICANN leadership and industry experts - ENGAGE
Discuss various business, technical and policy aspects of the industry - NETWORK
Meet with ICANN leadership, policy makers, industry leaders, business owners, and technical experts
Keynote Speakers:
- H. E. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori | Director General of Telecommunications
Regulatory Authority, UAE - Ai-Chin Lu | Chairwomen of the Board, APTLD
- Cherine Chalaby | Chairman of the Board of Directors, ICANN
- Chris Buckridge | Director, External Relations, RIPE NCC
Media Contacts
Luna Madi
Communications Director, EMEA
Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 533 0313505
Email: luna.madi@icann.org
Buket Coskuner
Global Communications Coordinator
Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 533 4876254
Email: buket.coskuner@icann.org