[October 13 Webinar] The Full Picture Revealed: Brand TLD 2026 Round

GMO BRAND SECURITY Inc., Japan’s No. 1 provider of Brand TLD (new gTLD) application and operational support services by market share, will host a webinar delivering the latest frontline insights in a concise 60-minute session.

Unveiling the Full Picture of the Brand TLD 2026 Round

ICANN’s new Brand TLD application round, the “2026 Round”—the first in approximately 14 years—has reached a major milestone. Applications closed on August 12, with 1,616 new gTLD applications worldwide confirmed to proceed to the next stages of the process. Numerous Brand TLD applications have also been submitted by Japanese companies.

In October 2026, the full scope of the Brand TLD 2026 Round will be unveiled as the applied-for TLD strings, applicant organizations, and contention statuses are officially disclosed.

Topics Covered in the Webinar

Based on the newly released information, this webinar will provide a timely overview of the latest developments, including:

• What types of Brand TLDs have been applied for worldwide?
• What types of Brand TLDs have Japanese companies applied for?
• What has changed since the previous application round in 2012?
• Other key updates

Submitting an application is only the beginning of the Brand TLD journey. Before a Brand TLD becomes available for use, applicants must complete various procedures, including reviewing their application details, undergoing evaluations, taking any necessary follow-up actions, entering into an agreement with ICANN, and making technical preparations.

Companies must also begin considering how they will use their Brand TLD, who will manage it, and what rules will govern its operation.

This webinar will go beyond a detailed explanation of the program itself. It will provide Brand TLD applicants with a clear and accessible roadmap outlining what they need to review, prepare, and do to move successfully toward launching and using their Brand TLD.

Event Overview

• Date & Time: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 14:00–15:00 (JST)
• Format: Online via Zoom (Pre-registration required / Live only, no archived recording)
• Speaker: Keisuke Amino, Division Manager of the Brand Security Division, GMO Brand Security Inc.
• Fee: Free of charge
• Format: Japanese language

For more details and registration, please visit the GMO Brand Security Seminar Registration Page.