Domain pulse 2026 in St. Gallen: Hosttest is participating

The Domain pulse 2026 is drawing closer and promises once again to be one of the most important industry gatherings for the domain, hosting, and internet community in the German-speaking region. From 4 to 5 February 2026, the industry will meet in St. Gallen to discuss key issues surrounding security, trust, and responsibility on the internet.

Under the motto “Securely Connected – Together for a Safer Internet of Tomorrow”, the conference brings together expertise, institutions, and people from business, research, and politics. Hosttest will also be attentively covering the event and reporting on the key impulses, discussions, and trends.

What is the Domain pulse?

The Domain pulse is one of the most significant conferences for domains, internet governance, and digital infrastructure in the DACH region. It is organised annually by the three domain registration authorities DENIC (Germany), SWITCH (Switzerland), and nic.at (Austria).

As a central dialogue platform, the event targets stakeholders from the domain and hosting industry, security and governance experts, as well as representatives from politics, science, and business. The focus is on technical, organisational, legal, and societal aspects of a stable and secure internet.

Domain pulse 2026: Security as a Shared Responsibility

In 2026, the Domain pulse will focus on how security, trust, and collaboration shape the digital future. The thematic scope ranges from threat intelligence, DNS security, and public resolver infrastructures to human-centred security, data protection, and AI-supported organisational transformation.

The conference views security not merely as a technical issue, but as a societal task that can only be achieved through cooperation across national and institutional borders.

Programme Highlights and Thematic Focuses

The two-day programme offers a balanced mix of expert presentations, panels, and interactive formats:

• Design for Change & New Work

Insights into new learning and working environments, exemplified by the SQUARE at the University of St. Gallen, as well as the role of AI in modern organisations.

• CERTs, Threat Intelligence & Global Collaboration

Contributions on the role of national and international CERTs, threat intelligence networks, and the protection of critical internet infrastructure.

• Digital Trust Models & the Role of Registries

Discussions about the responsibility of registries, ISAC structures, and cooperative security models in the DNS ecosystem.

• Public resolvers & DNS security

Practical insights into initiatives such as DNS4EU and Quad9, as well as current threat landscapes from DNS telemetry data.

• Human-Centred Security & Awareness

The human factor as a central security component – from security awareness and social engineering to interactive learning formats.

A special highlight is the Security Arcade: a gamified security awareness format with interactive stations that imparts knowledge and invites participation at the same time.

Event location: SQUARE at the University of St. Gallen

With the SQUARE at the University of St. Gallen, Domain pulse 2026 takes place at an exceptional venue. The building, designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, represents openness, transparency, and new forms of learning and collaboration. Its modern architecture and innovative utilisation concept make the SQUARE an ideal environment for exchange, reflection, and discussion – perfectly aligned with the conference’s concept.

Hosttest accompanies Domain pulse 2026

As one of the largest web hosting comparison portals in the DACH region, Hosttest has been closely following Domain pulse for many years. In 2026, we will also provide editorial coverage of the event, contextualise key content, and prepare the most important insights for the hosting and domain community.

The focus will particularly be on the impact on web hosts, registrars, infrastructure providers, and operators of digital platforms – from regulatory developments to security-related trends in the DNS environment.

Domain pulse 2026 promises two days packed with relevant insights for the future of the internet. St. Gallen will once again become the meeting point for all those actively engaging with security, trust, and responsibility in the digital space at the beginning of February.

Meet Hosttest at Domain pulse 2026

If you would like to meet Hosttest in person at Domain pulse 2026, you are warmly invited to get in touch in advance. Whether for discussions about web hosting trends, domains, security topics, or simply to get to know us personally on-site – we look forward to engaging conversations with industry colleagues, partners, and interested parties.

A brief message is enough to arrange a meeting point or time during the conference.

Contact us now to organise a meeting at Domain pulse 2026!