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Tbe 38th ICANN meeting in Brussels is hosted by the .EU registry. EURid. More information can be found on the meeting website.

What: DNCruise
Where: Miami, Key West, Cozumel
When: October 11-15, 2010
Who: Domainers
Price: Interior – $429, Ocean View – $489 (per person, double occupancy)

If you are attending T.R.A.F.F.I.C. – Miami, you could combine this trip with your visit to the Targeted Traffic Conference, as their event is from October 17-20 out of South Beach in Miami.

Chef Patrick Writes:

Let me warn you now, this will not be your typical domaining conference, because if you know me then you already know I do nothing in a “typical” way. I have already lined up a few great speakers, so yes there will be some structured activities on the agenda, but it will be very light. There will be a lot of networking and free time to enjoy the atmosphere. It will be a perfect blend between work and play, which means do not be afraid to bring your spouse to this event, in fact it’s encouraged.

I have already booked 66 cabins, which will hold up to 132 attendees, so be sure to grab your cabin before I sell out. Contact me by phone or email to book your spot on the cruise. Interior cabins without an ocean view are $429 per person. Cabins with an ocean view are $489 and if you require something more luxurious check with me on pricing. Those prices include all boarding fees, taxes, gratuities, room, food and most of your cocktails. Pricing is based on two attendees per cabin.

Considering what you get for your money, it’s an awesome value. This is the least expensive domaining conference out there. If need be, I can even work out a payment plan.

Be sure to visit the FAQ’s page for more information. If you still have questions let me know! I’ll be happy to answer any you might have.

• DNCruise Website by Chef Patrick
• DNCruise Agenda
• DNCruise Contact (Chef Patrick)
• DNCruise FAQ
• DNCruise Guests
• DNCruise Speakers

Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN) will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the .COM gTLD with a Policy Forum and Gala and has also set up a website with a timeline of the development of .COM. The first domain name, symbolics.com, was registered on March 15th, 1985 and is today owned by domain investor Aron Meystedt.

.COM Policy Forum

The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Amphitheater

The Internet has been the source of — and increasingly, the forum for — some of the most interesting and controversial policy debates in recent times. Public policy has been challenged to keep up with the ever-evolving, fast-paced advances of the Internet and the often-perplexing economic and social questions that it raises.

This day-long event will feature thought-provoking keynote speakers and two engaging panel discussions that will bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, visionaries and Internet users to reflect on how we got here; to discuss the significant impact of the Internet on our economy, society and environment; and to focus on what the future of .com will hold.

See the full press release after the jump.
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DomainConvergence will be held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada from September 23-24th, 2010. The third edition of the original Canadian Domain Conference is open to all attendees from around the world and will once more focus on Domain Development. The even will also host a meeting of the Domain Owner’s Association of Canada (DOAC).

The deadline to submit domains for the Live & Extended Auction for Domainer Mardi Gras 2010 is tonight, so if you would like to list some of your domains there, submit them today at SnapNames/Moniker.

Sedo is running a travel auction from March 5th to March 12.

What: AfternicDLS Webinar: “How to Maximize Revenue With Your Domain Portfolio”
Where: Online
When: December 17 from 2:00-3:00pm EST
Who: Domainers

Domaining isn’t all about buying and selling domain names. It also includes domain parking.

Smartname.com, a sister site to Afternic, is teaming with AfternicDLS to offer this special 1-hour online event where you’ll learn:

• How to effortlessly earn the highest ad payouts on your domain name landing pages.
• Why Afternic is the industry’s leading one-stop destination for buying, monetizing, and selling domain names
• How to easily set-up your account and choose from SmartName’s highly optimized, customizable templates.
• How to work with our optimization team to determine the layout that yields the best click-through rate.

You’ll also have the chance to ask your questions in our Q&A session.

Click here to register today.

What: Internet Governance Forum
Where: Vilnius, Lithuania
When: September 14-17, 2010

More information coming soon…

…in the meantime, visit the event’s Facebook page for more information.

What: Nominet Governance Consultation
Where: Marriot Hotel Kensington – London, UK
When: Lunch at 12:30-1:30pm on December 9, 2009. Meeting to follow.
Who: .uk stakeholders

Nominet is holding a series of open meetings for .uk stakeholders. This will be an opportunity for you to meet with members of the Board and senior management of Nominet, find out more about the company’s governance consultation, and provide your opinion about the future of .uk.

Click here to reserve your seat at this special event.

What: Domainer Dinner Toronto #9
Where: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
When: November 25, 2009
Who: Domainers, people working in the domain industry

The 9th Toronto Domainer Dinner will once again take place at the Rosewater Supper Club. Tickets are $90 + evenbrite fee and include food and two drinks. The amount of seats is limited. Please register for the event at Eventbrite.