Special Interest Groups
and Standing Groups

Unite with like-minded people on the issues that inspire you. Wherever you are in the world.

Committed to making the Internet more accessible? Excited about technology and how it can change the world? Want to share your expertise and learn from your peers?

Connect with other members over the topics you’re passionate about —topics chosen by the Internet Society community!

SIG Topic Selection Process

SIG Topic Selection Process

Our SIG topics are proposed and selected by Internet Society members every two years. Each SIG is active for a two-year cycle and may then continue for additional cycles depending on whether it is selected for the upcoming cycle during the SIG topic voting process. The following SIGs are no longer active, but Internet Society members can still take part in discussions around the topics via the Community Groups in the Internet Society membership portal:

Impact Stories

Impact Stories

Learn how special interest groups and standing groups are making a difference and shaping tomorrow’s Internet.

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Community Snapshot—May

Our global chapters work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of their …
A seated audience at the Niger National Internet Governance Forum

Community Snapshot — April

Around the world, our community works locally, regionally, and globally to keep the Internet a force for good: open, globally …
The seated audience at Rwanda Peering Day

Community Snapshot—March

Our global chapters work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of their …
A girl sits and speaks into a microphone

Community Snapshot—February

Our global chapters work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of their …
A woman stands and speaks into a microphone at a Mali Chapter event

Community Snapshot—January

Our global chapters work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of their …
Two people stand in front of a sign that with the Accessibility Standing Group logo

Community Snapshot—November

Our global chapters work to keep the Internet a force for good. This brief overview covers just some of the …

Get Involved

Get Involved

Seize the day! Contribute to an even better Internet.

Join a Special Interest Group Today
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Get Involved

Seize the day! Contribute to an even better Internet.

Join a Special Interest Group Today

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