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Domain Summit Africa 2027 - Diani, Kenya

Monday, Jan 18, 2027 at 9:00 AM to Tuesday, Jan 19, 2027 at 5:00 PM EAT

Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa, Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, Ukunda, 80400, Kenya

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Monday, Jan 18, 2027 at 9:00 AM to Tuesday, Jan 19, 2027 at 5:00 PM EAT

Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa, Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, Ukunda, 80400, Kenya.

Domain Summit Africa 2027 is a business-first event for the global domain industry, taking place on January 18-19, 2027 in Diani Beach, Kenya. The conference language is English.

Attendance is limited to 200 participants. Please contact the organizers for your complimentary tickets.

We welcome domain name registries, registrars, hosting companies, security experts, lawyers, and domain investors who understand the value of time, trust, and meaningful exchange.

Topic: Domains & AI

Partner: Team Internet

ccTLD Home Host: KeNIC (.ke Registry)

Mission: to deliver more meaningful connections for more and better business. Succeeding, one Summit at a time.

The event is mostly invitation-only and free for invited guests. For those who wish to attend but are not invited, tickets are available at USD 500.

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Domain Summit Organizer name

https://www.domainsummit.com

Domain Summits are business-first events for the global domain industry. We welcome domain name registries, registrars, hosting companies, security experts, lawyers and domain investors who understand the value of time, trust, and meaningful exchange.

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Speakers

Experienced professional in both the private and public sector; with a demonstrated success working in enterprise sales, mobile commerce and ICT development policy. Skilled in Leadership, Partnerships, Internet Governance, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Business Development, and Business Strategy.

https://kenic.or.ke/
About Andrew Lewela
CEO
KeNIC
Jan 18, 2027
10:05 AM

KeNIC CEO welcome

10:05 AM - 10:15 AM Shark Hall 1
11:30 AM

ccTLD presentation - KeNIC (.ke)

11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Shark Hall 1

CEO at RICTA - Rwanda

https://www.ricta.org.rw
About Grace Ingabire Mwikarago
CEO
RICTA
Jan 18, 2027
02:30 PM

ccTLD presentation - Rwanda (.rw)

02:30 PM - 02:50 PM Shark Hall 1

Chief Executive Officer at ZA Central Registry NPC

http://www.registry.net.za
About Lucky Masilela
CEO
ZA Central Registry
Jan 18, 2027
03:40 PM

.Africa presentation

03:40 PM - 04:00 PM Shark Hall 1

Neil Dundas is the Chief Executive Officer and co-owner of Domain Name Services (Pty) Ltd, the technical registry service provider to .ZA Central Registry (ZACR) and the .ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA). Domain Name Services provides and supports the technical infrastructure and expertise for the popular “Co.za” “Org.za” and “Net.za” South African second level domain names, including the the .Za top level domain itself and the new South African geographic top level domains “.Joburg” “.Durban” and “.CapeTown”. 

Through his association with the Mauritius based DNS Africa Ltd, which he co-founded and currently serves as a director, Neil has also played an active part in the application, launch and technical administration of the continent wide .Africa top level domain. 

https://dns.africa
About Neil Dundas
Co-Founder
Domain Name Services (Pty) Ltd and DNS Africa Ltd.
Jan 18, 2027
02:00 PM

ccTLD presentation #2 - South Africa

02:00 PM - 02:20 PM Shark Hall 1

Everything begins with a name. That conviction has guided my career for more than two decades. Identity creates trust. Trust enables discovery. Discovery powers commerce. As AI reshapes the internet, I believe these fundamentals matter more than ever.

Today I serve as CEO of Team Internet Group plc, whose mission is Powering Identity and Discovery Online. For more than 25 years, I have helped shape one of the internet industry's most enduring transformation stories: from a small domain registrar in rural Germany into a global technology group powering identity and discovery online, continuously reinventing itself through each major wave of internet innovation.

https://teaminternet.com
About Michael Riedl
CEO
Team Internet Group
Jan 18, 2027
11:00 AM

Team Internet featured presentation

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM Shark Hall 1

With 15+ years in domains, hosting, and digital infrastructure, I’ve led global SaaS and platform businesses across EMEA and North America, driving revenue growth, improving LTV/CAC, and turning around underperforming brands at scale.

Currently VP Commercial at Team Internet, where I lead a global team of 100+ across sales, account management, marketing, and product marketing. I recently secured the company’s largest-ever strategic deal: a 10-year, $800M registry contract.

I bring deep experience in multi-brand portfolios, complex market structures, and platform businesses, with a particular focus on the evolving domains and digital identity ecosystem.

https://teaminternet.com/
About Sara Rego
VP Commercial
Team Internet Group
Jan 18, 2027
04:00 PM

Panel: African Domains in 2027 - Where Will the Next Growth Come From?

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM Shark Hall 1

Head of Commercial & Partnerships at KeNIC

https://kenic.or.ke/
About Eric Ndungu
Head of Commercial & Partnerships
KeNIC
Jan 18, 2027
04:00 PM

Panel: African Domains in 2027 - Where Will the Next Growth Come From?

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM Shark Hall 1

An experienced and passionate professional with solid experience in the Strategic Marketing & Brand Building in Financial Services & FMCG industries. I have acquired skills in Leadership & Communications, Brands, Campaign & Financial Management, Strategic Planning, Service, Customer Journey & Experience Design, Product Strategy & Marketing. Next Goal: Grow my career as lead player within fast paced commercial environments at Senior Manager or Director level.

https://kenic.or.ke/
About Gitau Muraguri
CMO
KeNIC
Jan 19, 2027
04:00 PM

Discussion - Our Marketing Experience in the Agentic Internet. Practices, Lessons and Results.

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM Shark Hall 1

Ayoub Kehel is the founder of ArabDomainAcademy.com is a Domain investor and Consultor, Internet Marketer, And youtube Instructor. He is known by the nickname "Mrkehel". With several years of experience as a Sales Man.

He is now a Domain name  Consultant. He Was The First Instructor who teaches Domaining To Arab Area.

Ayoub believes that the real way to make money online using domain names is by Doing Deep Research on the market and also understanding The real Value of domain names.

https://arabdomainacademy.com/
About Ayoub Kehel
Founder
Arab Domain Academy
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Exhibitors

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Sessions on Jan 18, 2027

09:00 AM

Registration, morning coffee, exhibition & networking

09:00 AM - 10:00 AMShark Halls 1 & 2
10:00 AM

Domain Summit Africa 2027 opening

10:00 AM - 10:05 AMShark Hall 1
10:05 AM

KeNIC CEO welcome

10:05 AM - 10:15 AMShark Hall 1
    speaker

    Andrew Lewela

    CEOKeNIC

    Experienced professional in both the private and public sector; with a demonstrated success working in enterprise sales, mobile commerce and ICT development policy. Skilled in Leadership, Partnerships, Internet Governance, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Business Development, and Business Strategy.

    https://kenic.or.ke/
    SocialLink
    10:15 AM

    Organizers Welcome

    10:15 AM - 10:20 AMShark Hall 1
    10:20 AM

    KeNIC Chairman / Board welcome

    10:20 AM - 10:30 AMShark Hall 1
    10:30 AM

    Government Guest of Honour - [reserved]

    10:30 AM - 10:45 AMShark Hall 1
    10:45 AM

    ICANN - Updates on the 2026 New gTLD Round

    10:45 AM - 11:00 AMShark Hall 1
    11:00 AM

    Team Internet featured presentation

    11:00 AM - 11:20 AMShark Hall 1
      speaker

      Michael Riedl

      CEOTeam Internet Group

      Everything begins with a name. That conviction has guided my career for more than two decades. Identity creates trust. Trust enables discovery. Discovery powers commerce. As AI reshapes the internet, I believe these fundamentals matter more than ever.

      Today I serve as CEO of Team Internet Group plc, whose mission is Powering Identity and Discovery Online. For more than 25 years, I have helped shape one of the internet industry's most enduring transformation stories: from a small domain registrar in rural Germany into a global technology group powering identity and discovery online, continuously reinventing itself through each major wave of internet innovation.

      https://teaminternet.com
      SocialLink
      11:30 AM

      ccTLD presentation - KeNIC (.ke)

      11:30 AM - 11:50 AMShark Hall 1
        speaker

        Andrew Lewela

        CEOKeNIC

        Experienced professional in both the private and public sector; with a demonstrated success working in enterprise sales, mobile commerce and ICT development policy. Skilled in Leadership, Partnerships, Internet Governance, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Business Development, and Business Strategy.

        https://kenic.or.ke/
        SocialLink
        Sponsors
        02:00 PM

        ccTLD presentation #2 - South Africa

        02:00 PM - 02:20 PMShark Hall 1
          speaker

          Neil Dundas

          Co-FounderDomain Name Services (Pty) Ltd and DNS Africa Ltd.

          Neil Dundas is the Chief Executive Officer and co-owner of Domain Name Services (Pty) Ltd, the technical registry service provider to .ZA Central Registry (ZACR) and the .ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA). Domain Name Services provides and supports the technical infrastructure and expertise for the popular “Co.za” “Org.za” and “Net.za” South African second level domain names, including the the .Za top level domain itself and the new South African geographic top level domains “.Joburg” “.Durban” and “.CapeTown”. 

          Through his association with the Mauritius based DNS Africa Ltd, which he co-founded and currently serves as a director, Neil has also played an active part in the application, launch and technical administration of the continent wide .Africa top level domain. 

          https://dns.africa
          SocialLink
          Sponsors
          02:30 PM

          ccTLD presentation - Rwanda (.rw)

          02:30 PM - 02:50 PMShark Hall 1
            speaker

            Grace Ingabire Mwikarago

            CEORICTA

            CEO at RICTA - Rwanda

            https://www.ricta.org.rw
            SocialLink
            Sponsors
            03:00 PM

            ccTLD presentation - Gambia (.gn)

            03:00 PM - 03:20 PMShark Hall 1
            03:20 PM

            ccTLD presentation - Guinea (.gn)

            03:20 PM - 03:40 PMShark Hall 1
            03:40 PM

            .Africa presentation

            03:40 PM - 04:00 PMShark Hall 1
              speaker

              Lucky Masilela

              CEOZA Central Registry

              Chief Executive Officer at ZA Central Registry NPC

              http://www.registry.net.za
              SocialLink
              04:00 PM
                speaker

                Sara Rego

                VP CommercialTeam Internet Group

                With 15+ years in domains, hosting, and digital infrastructure, I’ve led global SaaS and platform businesses across EMEA and North America, driving revenue growth, improving LTV/CAC, and turning around underperforming brands at scale.

                Currently VP Commercial at Team Internet, where I lead a global team of 100+ across sales, account management, marketing, and product marketing. I recently secured the company’s largest-ever strategic deal: a 10-year, $800M registry contract.

                I bring deep experience in multi-brand portfolios, complex market structures, and platform businesses, with a particular focus on the evolving domains and digital identity ecosystem.

                https://teaminternet.com/
                SocialLink
                speaker

                Eric Ndungu

                Head of Commercial & PartnershipsKeNIC

                Head of Commercial & Partnerships at KeNIC

                https://kenic.or.ke/
                SocialLink
                04:45 PM

                Day 1 Closing Remarks

                04:45 PM - 05:00 PMShark Hall 1
                05:00 PM

                Exhibition and Private Meetings

                05:00 PM - 06:00 PMShark Halls 1 & 2

                Sessions on Jan 19, 2027

                09:00 AM

                Morning coffee, exhibition & business meetings

                09:00 AM - 10:00 AMShark Halls 1 & 2
                11:00 AM
                04:00 PM
                  speaker

                  Gitau Muraguri

                  CMOKeNIC

                  An experienced and passionate professional with solid experience in the Strategic Marketing & Brand Building in Financial Services & FMCG industries. I have acquired skills in Leadership & Communications, Brands, Campaign & Financial Management, Strategic Planning, Service, Customer Journey & Experience Design, Product Strategy & Marketing. Next Goal: Grow my career as lead player within fast paced commercial environments at Senior Manager or Director level.

                  https://kenic.or.ke/
                  SocialLink
                  04:45 PM

                  Closing address

                  04:45 PM - 05:00 PMShark Hall 1
                  05:00 PM

                  Exhibition, private meetings & farewells

                  05:00 PM - 06:00 PMShark Halls 1 & 2