The Domain Name System (DNS) has changed dramatically over the last decade. There are now more than 1,200 active generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) representing many different scripts and character strings of varying length (e.g., .дети, .london, .engineering). There are also more than 60 Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) representing global communities online in native scripts (e.g., .ไทย).
Universal Acceptance (UA) is the cornerstone to a digitally inclusive and open Internet because it ensures all domain names and email addresses – in any language, script, or new or long TLD (e.g., .在线, .photography) – are accepted equally by all Internet-enabled applications, devices, and systems.
The DNS will soon face another boom of Top-Level Domains with the next round of New gTLD program launching. To make sure your applications/systems are compatible, competitive and inclusive, learn about how to become UA-ready now!
What could you get in this Universal Acceptance Track?
- Technical Overview on the requirements & standards of Universal Acceptance
- A hands-on programming (Java & Python) and coding tutorials to make your apps/systems UA-ready
- A technical know-how on Email Address Internationalization (EAI)
- Sharing of Open Sources Projects on Universal Acceptance
- Introduction to the Readiness framework for developers
- Other relevant RFCs, tools and resources available
