9 June – 22 July 2021
IETF 111 Policy Program
The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is the world’s premier Internet standards organization. They help make the Internet run smoothly.
Since 2012, more than 300 government officials from 110 countries have participated in the IETF Policy Program!
The program is paused for 2022. If you have any questions, contact Elizabeth Oluoch at [email protected].
Sound Internet policies are essential to achieving national policy objectives, including expanding Internet access and making it more reliable and affordable. They can also help preserve the Internet’s technical infrastructure. When policymakers have a better understanding how the Internet works, how it’s evolved, and the standards that underpin it, they can develop better policies that support the Internet.
To meet busy schedules, the IETF Policy Program is flexible. The virtual program typically spans four weeks. There are two one-hour sessions per week along these three thematic tracks:
The program concludes a week before the start of IETF Online. Participants will have the option to attend some of the IETF working group sessions.
Note: Participant’s registration fees are covered by the Internet Society consistent with each governments’ policies.
Officials from all levels of the government who have responsibility for or provide guidance on the development of national Internet policy. Policymakers who participate in the program are generally from the following agencies or organizations:
Interested in participating or have questions? Contact Elizabeth Oluoch at [email protected].