Workshops — Applicant Auction

Beijing Workshop, April 7 and 10

Workshop materials: Presentation, Auction Agreement, Bidder Instructions, Schedule for First Auction

Detailed research paper explaining the plan [Presentation, Short Version, Video of MSR New England talk]

Rationale for New gTLD Applicant Auctions to Resolve String Contentions [CircleID Post, Follow-up]

Making the Most of the Draw: The Applicant Auction Conference [preliminary draw results]

Applicant Auctions for Top-Level-Domains: Resolving Contention Fairly, Efficiently and Transparently

Original paper explaining the plan

Applicant Auction Conference, 18 December 2012, Marriott Santa Monica

Conference materials: Cramton presentation, Bidder Instructions, Auction Agreement, Peterson presentation

Toronto Workshop, October 15-16

Workshop presentation in pdf

Please note: The following materials are indicative and subject to improvement and refinement based on further analysis of the issues and consultation with the applicants. Revisions will be posted as soon as they are available.