Baltic Domain Days 2025 - 7-8 Oct 2025, Tallinn, Estonia

Baltic Domain Days 2025 – October 7–8, Tallinn, Estonia

Event Overview:
The Estonian Internet Foundation, operator of the .ee registry, will host the Baltic Domain Days 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia. This annual event brings together domain industry professionals from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Event Details:

• Dates: October 7–8, 2025
• Location: Tallinn, Estonia
• Website: www.internet.ee

Similar to Domain Pulse (rotating among Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), Baltic Domain Days rotates hosting duties among the three Baltic countries—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—fostering regional collaboration in the domain and internet governance sectors.

Focus:
A significant emphasis will be on cybersecurity, reflecting the Baltic region’s negative historical experience and ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly with Russia. This aligns with past events’ focus on DNS security, DNSSEC, and domain name abuse.

Context and Purpose:
Launched in 2018 as a joint initiative of the Baltic domain registries (.ee, .lv, .lt), Baltic Domain Days is the premier domain industry event for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. It brings together:

• Registries
• Registrars
• Hosting providers
• Cybersecurity experts
• Developers
• Entrepreneurs
• Researchers

to discuss trends and challenges in the domain market.

The event typically addresses:

• DNS abuse
• Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs)
• DNSSEC implementation
• EU regulations
• Intellectual property disputes
• Cybersecurity

For 2025, cybersecurity is explicitly highlighted, likely due to the Baltic states’ strategic concerns regarding Russian cyber threats.

Previous Events:

• 2018: Inaugural event in Riga, Latvia, commemorating the 25th anniversary of .lv, focusing on domain deletion, e-crimes, and intellectual property.
• 2019: Hosted in Tallinn, Estonia, at Kultuurikatel, emphasizing data monetization, DNS security, and cybersecurity.
• 2023: Held in Riga, Latvia, alongside CyberChess, covering DNS security, domain squatters, and data accuracy. Organized by .lv registry with .ee and .lt collaboration.
• 2024: Hosted by .lt registry in Vilnius, Lithuania, as part of EuroDIG, addressing EU regulations, DNS abuse, and IDNs. Participation was free, with remote options.

The 2025 event in Tallinn marks a return to Estonia, consistent with the rotational model. The focus on cybersecurity aligns with the region’s decoupling from Russian-controlled systems (e.g., the BRELL electricity grid agreement ending in February 2025), underscoring broader security priorities.

Based on Past Events, You Can Expect:

• Keynotes by international experts in domains, cybersecurity, and internet governance
• Networking opportunities with Baltic and European domain industry stakeholders
• Workshops on technical topics like DNSSEC, domain abuse mitigation, and EU regulatory impacts
• Free participation, potentially with remote access, as seen in 2024
• Sessions addressing Baltic-specific threats such as state-sponsored cyberattacks
• Insights on ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) solutions now supported by all Baltic ccTLDs

Important Notes:

• No detailed agenda, speaker list, or registration details are available yet.
• Unlike 2024, there’s no mention of Baltic Domain Days 2025 being part of EuroDIG, suggesting it may be a standalone event.

Cybersecurity Emphasis:
The Baltic states’ focus on cybersecurity is not just technical but geopolitical.

• Estonia’s 2007 cyberattack (attributed to Russia) was a turning point.
• Recent moves to decouple from Russian-controlled infrastructure (e.g., BRELL) increase urgency.
• Expect discussions on DNS abuse, content blocking, disinformation, and hybrid threats.

Potential Updates:

• Check www.internet.ee periodically for the agenda and registration details.
• Monitor CENTR for member event announcements.
• EuroDIG’s wiki may post updates if the event gains broader sponsorship.

Official Channels:

• Visit www.internet.ee for updates from the Estonian Internet Foundation.
• Check www.balticdomaindays.lv for possible reactivation with 2025 info.

Related Organizations:

• Follow CENTR’s news section for Baltic Domain Days announcements
• Monitor .lv registry and other Baltic partners for collaborative updates

Social Media and Forums:

• Search X (Twitter) for posts from @nic_lv, @domreg_lt, and @internet_ee
• Check domain industry forums like ibf.lv for participant discussions and feedback

EuroDIG Connection:
If Baltic Domain Days 2025 aligns with EuroDIG, check www.eurodig.org for updates—however, Tallinn is not yet listed as a confirmed host.