Contracted Parties Summit | 27-29 April 2026

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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

Draft Agenda

Hotel and Venue 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 (nicola.mckeown@ihg.com) directly to arrange any additional pre- or post-event nights. All pre- and post-event bookings are subject to room availability.
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Contracted Parties Summit | 27-29 April 2026

Ready. Set. Engage.

Timeline of Events:

Draft Agenda

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