One of the founding principles of the Internet's design is openness and, in 1992, a small group of Internet pioneers came together to make sure it stayed that way.
Celebrating 20 years of accomplishments
This simple act laid the foundation for the Internet Society – dedicated to helping keep the Internet open, accessible, and defined by you, regardless of where you live, what you do, or who you are.
With our 20-year anniversary in 2012, it’s more important than ever to make sure that the worlds most successful platform for economic growth, innovation, and discovery continues to grow and evolve in a way that you want it to.
Join the Celebration
Join us as we celebrate our past and look ahead to the issues that will impact the Internet’s next 20 years.
Global INET 2012
We celebrated our first 20 years at our Global INET event which took place 22-24 April 2012 in Geneva Switzerland. The event featured high-powered keynote speakers, thought-provoking panel discussions and interactive workshops to set a course for the explosive growth of the Internet over the next 20 years.
The Internet Wishing Tree
What's your wish for the future of the Internet? Make Internet history by sharing in its future!
History of the Internet Society
- 20 years ago our founders laid out the plans for the Internet Society in an article entitled Announcing the Internet Society
- Watch our 20th anniversary video featuring interviews with Internet Society founders Vint Cert and Bob Kahn as well as Raúl Echeberría, the Chairmain of the Internet Society Board of Trustees, and Lynn St. Amour, President and CEO of the Internet Society.
Become a Member
- One of the best ways to celebrate our 20th anniversary is to become a member of the Internet Society.