The Internet Society (ISOC) India Bengaluru Chapter, with the invaluable support of ICANN, successfully hosted the Startup Domain Summit 2025 on 8 August 2025 at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
The summit brought together a diverse and vibrant community of startup founders, domain experts, technologists, and ecosystem stakeholders, creating a platform for meaningful discussions, knowledge exchange, and networking. The event featured insightful sessions, thought-provoking panel discussions, and valuable interactions focused on the evolving startup and domain ecosystem.
Highlights of the Summit
The Startup Domain Summit 2025 offered participants an opportunity to gain perspectives on industry trends, innovation, and the role of domain technologies in enabling startup growth. The sessions encouraged dialogue on practical challenges and opportunities within the startup landscape, fostering collaboration across sectors.
Distinguished Speakers
The summit was enriched by sessions from distinguished speakers, including:
- Samiran Gupta – Domain Industry Insights
- Edmon Chung – New gTLD Value & DotAsia Work (online)
- Bimlesh Gundurao – Building Brands in the Digital Age
- Venkatesh Venkatasubramanian – Unlocking Startup Potential
Their expertise and insights added significant value to the discussions and learning outcomes of the event.
Acknowledgements
The ISOC India Bengaluru Chapter extends its sincere gratitude to all the speakers for sharing their knowledge and experience, to the participants for their enthusiastic engagement, and to the organizing team and volunteers for their dedication and efforts. A special thanks to the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for their support in hosting the summit.
The chapter looks forward to building on the momentum generated by this summit and continuing to organize initiatives that support innovation, collaboration, and the growth of the Internet ecosystem.