Join the ICANN organization's Global Domains and Strategy team, ICANN-accredited registrars, and gTLD registries for the Contracted Parties Summit to be held 27-29 April 2026 in Manchester, United Kingdom. This three-day summit provides contracted parties an opportunity to engage and address issues of mutual interest and importance. It is not a typical ICANN meeting, nor is it intended for discussions of policy.
Timeline of Events:
- 1:1 Meetings with ICANN Staff: Monday, 27 April 2026 (afternoon)
- Opening reception: Early evening of Monday, 27 April 2026
- Summit Sessions: Tuesday, 28 April – Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Summit Location:
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
Address: Oxford Street, Manchester M60 7HA United Kingdom
Delegate Room Block:
A block of discounted rooms have been reserved for Summit attendees. Rates are available through 15 March 2026 by midnight local time (subject to availability). Book here.
Pre- and Post-Event Room Bookings (Subject to Availability):
After delegates book the main event dates through the delegate booking link, please contact Nicola McKeown ([email protected]) directly to arrange any additional pre- or post-event nights. All pre- and post-event bookings are subject to room availability.
Event Registration:
Registration is closed.
Remote Participation:
Open Sessions:
Zoom links will be emailed to all registered attendees the day before sessions begin and again the day of.
Closed Sessions (29 April from 09:00 to 10:45 local time):
The Zoom link for the closed sessions will be communicated by the Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG) and the Registrar Stakeholder Group (RrSG) to their respective members.
If you are a contracted party and not a member of the RySG or RrSG, please email [email protected] with your first and last name along with your affiliation and we will provide you with the link to the closed sessions.
Contracted Parties Summit Website
Thank you to this year's sponsors!
