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Founded in 1992 by Internet pioneers, the Internet Society is a global charitable organization advocating for an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for everyone. Working with its community of over 150,000 members and more than 120 chapters worldwide, the nonprofit organization helps build, promote, and defend the Internet.
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Press Releases and Statements
Internet Society Appoints Sally Wentworth as President and CEO
The Internet Society announced the appointment of Sally Wentworth as the new President and CEO, effective 1 September 2024 …
Democratic Republic of Congo Hosts 14th African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF)
AfPIF will provide participants with global and regional insights to maximize opportunities to help grow resilient Internet infrastructure and affordable services …
Internet Society Foundation Appoints Chris Locke as New Executive Vice President and Managing Director
The Internet Society Foundation announced Chris Locke’s appointment as its new Executive Vice President (EVP) and Managing Director …
The Internet Society Announces New Appointment to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors
Get to know the new members that have been appointed to the Public Interest Registry (PIR) Board of Directors in …
Statement on 2023 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award
After careful consideration of the Jonathan B. Postel Service award nomination and selection processes, the decision was made to postpone …
The United States Takes a Dangerous Step Back from Core Internet Principles
The United States Trade Representative has taken a dangerous step back from fundamental principles that ensure the growth of an …
Champions of Internet Security, Accessibility, and Global Connectivity: 2023 Internet Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
New inductees expanded the Internet’s reach, strengthened its functionality and security, and increased its accessibility across communities and continents …
Specific App and Service Bans are Fragmenting the Internet
Increasing government actions to block or ban specific web services or applications are fragmenting the Internet …
Amid Global Rise in Internet Shutdowns, Internet Society Launches ‘NetLoss’ Calculator to Measure Economic Impact
The NetLoss calculator is a revolutionary tool that measures the economic impact of Internet shutdowns around the world …
Speeches
Remarks to Women in IGF Session at IGF 2024
On 15 September 2024, Sally Wentworth spoke as part of a panel session in the Women in IGF session at …
“This is a Pivotal Moment for the Future of the Internet” – Remarks On The 30th Anniversary of the Internet Society Finland Chapter
On 25 November 2024, Internet Society President and CEO Sally Wentworth delivered the following remarks remotely into the 30th anniversary …
Remarks for IETF 121 Plenary Announcing the 2024 Itojun and Postel Service Awards
On 6 November 2024, Sally Wentworth spoke in the plenary session of the 121st meeting of the Internet Engineering Task …
Remarks for the 25th Anniversary of the Internet Society Netherlands Chapter
On 10 October 2024, a pre-recorded video message from Internet Society President and CEO Sally Wentworth was shown during the …
The Building of Human Resilience is the Power of AfPIF
On 21 August 2024, Internet Society President and CEO Sally Wentworth spoke in the welcoming session of the 2024 Africa …
Remarks at the 35th Anniversary of the NSFNET
Remarks from Internet Society President and CEO Andrew Sullivan at the NSFNET 35th Anniversary Celebratory Virtual Event 8 December 2020 …
“The Internet is a deeply human technology”
Andrew Sullivan’s remarks at the launch of the U.N. Secretary-General’s report Roadmap for Digital Cooperation …
Improving Technical SecurityInternet of Things (IoT)Internet’s FuturePrivacyRebuilding TrustSecurity
Up and Down the Stack Through a Nerd’s Eyes: Making The Internet Better the Internet Way
Andrew Sullivan’s Keynote Speech at APRICOT 2019 …
Andrew Sullivan’s Remarks at the ICANN 63 Panel “Global Digital Agenda and Internet Policies”
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Distinguished members. One one of the things that is always important to me when …
Media Coverage
Why Indigenous Tribes Struggle to Get Fast Internet, and How It’s Improving
Lifewire
Why Embedding Content Matters
Techdirt
Indigenous Connectivity Summit Provides Solutions To Bridge Indigenous Connectivity Gap
Indian Gaming
Native Americans Long ‘Left Out’ From Broadband Push For Equity
Bloomberg Government
Divided Internet could lead to fewer economic opportunities and more security threats, say panellists
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