The success of the Internet as an open and trusted platform for innovation and empowerment depends on a decentralized, collaborative, and multistakeholder approach to Internet governance.
Internet Governance
Internet Society’s Contribution to Malaysia Regulator’s Public Consultation
21 July 2026
Internet Society’s Contribution to Malaysia Regulator’s Public Consultation
The Internet Society has submitted comments to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in response to its public...
Internet Society at WSIS Forum
Community News and Opportunities
20 July 2026
Internet Society at WSIS Forum
The Internet Society participated in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026 in Geneva, which took...
The Need to Reimagine the WSIS Forum
Internet Governance
14 July 2026
The Need to Reimagine the WSIS Forum
The 2026 WSIS Forum demonstrated the strength of a committed WSIS community, but it also exposed clear challenges. The...
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026
ITU Headquarters and Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland
Monday 06 July 2026 – Friday 10 July 2026
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026
Internet Society will attend the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026, to be held in Geneva,...
Non-Paper on WSIS+20 Implementation
Internet Governance
3 July 2026
Non-Paper on WSIS+20 Implementation
When executed well, the WSIS framework has the potential to effectively extend connectivity, close digital divides, and enhance online...
ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026
Doha, Qatar
Monday 09 November 2026 – Friday 27 November 2026
ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026
We are actively engaged in the lead-up to PP-26 to ensure that outcomes protect the open, globally interoperable Internet,...
How RightsCon Is an Unexpected Stress Test for the Multistakeholder Model of Internet Governance
Internet Governance
13 May 2026
How RightsCon Is an Unexpected Stress Test for the Multistakeholder Model of Internet Governance
The cancellation of RightsCon 2026 is a stark reminder that when opportunities for civic engagement are neutralized, so are...
From Commitments to Practice: Internet Society’s Priorities for WSIS+20 Implementation
Internet Governance
13 April 2026
From Commitments to Practice: Internet Society’s Priorities for WSIS+20 Implementation
Drawing on our strategic priorities, this blog post outlines where we will focus our efforts in supporting the implementation...
Call for Input: Making the Most of the Internet Governance Forum
Internet Governance
10 April 2026
Call for Input: Making the Most of the Internet Governance Forum
We invite your to provide your input on how to make the most of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF)....
Middle East and Adjoining Countries School on Internet Governance (MEAC-SIG) 2026
Al Hammamet, Tunisia
Monday 07 September 2026 – Wednesday 09 September 2026
Middle East and Adjoining Countries School on Internet Governance (MEAC-SIG) 2026
Participate in MEAC-SIG 2026, a four-day in-person intensive program covering fundamental Internet governance issues.
“Fair Share” and the Digital Networks Act (DNA): Three Concerns
Internet Governance
22 January 2026
“Fair Share” and the Digital Networks Act (DNA): Three Concerns
A critical look at the first draft of the Digital Networks Act, examining what it says, the assumptions it...
Navigating Data Governance, Privacy, Intermediary Liability, and Encryption in the Rapidly Digitalizing MENA
Internet Governance
21 January 2026
Navigating Data Governance, Privacy, Intermediary Liability, and Encryption in the Rapidly Digitalizing MENA
As MENA continues its rapid technological development, governments must shape digital policies that support innovation, investment, and an open Internet.