The annual workshop of Armenian registrars, “Regiton” was held for the first time in a conference format this year, on June 21 in Yerevan, with the participation of international experts.
The conference titled “Empowering .am and .հայ Domains,” was organized by the Internet Society NGO, the Manager of .am and .հայ domains in collaboration with the Internet Society Armenia Chapter PO, with the support of the Internet Society Foundation.
“With the support of our international and Armenian partners we are introducing innovations in the field. Our goal is to foster the development of both the .am and .հայ domains, as well as to advance the domain industry as a whole,” said Kristina Hakobyan, Board Vice Chair of the Internet Society NGO.
Regiton-2025 brought together representatives from government, private sector, and civil society, along with local and international experts. Through thematic discussions, participants examined current challenges and developments in the field.
Addressing the potential impact of the draft law on cybersecurity, speakers emphasized that while the adoption of such legislation is crucial today, it must remain adaptable to future changes. They unanimously agreed that the law should not become a tool for imposing restrictions.
A special guest of the conference, Chris Lewis-Evans, CEO of Clean DNS, conducted a workshop on domain abuse. “The .am domain is secure,” he noted, highlighting the importance of developing preventive mechanisms to maintain its integrity. He also shared best practices and international examples of effective anti-abuse strategies.
Representatives of .am domain registrar organizations also discussed the potential integration of the Armenian domain with Web3 and blockchain technologies. According to Nick Cervantes, Web3 expert and founder of ArmeniaDomains, such integration could serve as a strong catalyst for the advancement of financial digitization, the protection of cultural heritage, and the development of various innovative digital services.
The discussions also highlighted the potential of using arbitration mechanisms in the domain industry. Participants noted that arbitration could, in many cases, serve as an efficient alternative to lengthy court proceedings, offering a practical solution in situations where legislative frameworks may be lacking or incomplete.
Watch “Regiton2025” reportage by H2 with the link.
