The highly anticipated 2025 Asia Domain Name Summit opened today to a full house, drawing an impressive lineup of global executives, registry operators, investors, and seasoned domain professionals. This year’s event centers on the industry’s most transformative topics, the new gTLD wave, the fusion of AI and domain innovation, and the expanding role of Web3 in digital identity.

A New Era of Domain Investment and Innovation

Since its establishment, the Asia Domain Name Summit has grown into one of the most influential industry events in the region. The 2025 edition, held in Hong Kong, continued this tradition by bringing together global registry operators and leading registrars to explore the next phase of the digital identity landscape.

This year’s attendees included major registries such as HKIRC (.hk), Team Internet, Identity Digital, ShortDot (.icu .sbs .cfd), .XYZ Registry, .TOP, .Asia / .Kids, and it.com, alongside internationally active registrars including m.unionroom.cn / NiceNIC.com and other regional service providers.

Together, they examined the evolving value of domain names, from new gTLD opportunities shaped by uniqueness and scarcity, to the rising investment momentum around AI-related extensions, premium short-character assets, and industry-defining keywords. Insights from these global stakeholders highlighted clearer market logic, more mature investor behavior, and a rapidly expanding ecosystem where innovation, policy, and capital converge to drive the next wave of domain growth.

A Closer Look at Dispute Resolution and Compliance

Premium Domain Auction: High-Value Digital Assets Take the Stage

Networking Under the Stars: A Night to Remember

Capturing Milestones, Building the Future Together

Throughout the summit, leaders, investors, and innovators posed for photos, and smiles reflecting both pride and shared vision. From thought-provoking forums to efficient networking sessions, every moment captured the passion driving the next evolution of the domain ecosystem.

This year’s Asia Domain Name Summit stands not only as a gathering of expertise, but also as a testament to what the industry can achieve when knowledge, opportunity, and collaboration meet in one place.

The journey continues, and the future of digital identity is more promising than ever.