💪 Key Additions to the State of the Net Conference Team: Grace Abuhamad and Abraham Kim

We’re thrilled to announce that the State of the Net executive team has expanded for 2025.  As we work to bring together top policy thinkers, industry leaders, and advocates, the insights and expertise of our new team members, Grace Abuhamad and Abraham Kim will help shape the 2025 conference.

Introducing Our New Conference Policy Advisor: Grace Abuhamad

For the first time, we have appointed a Conference Policy Advisor, and we are honored to have Grace Abuhamad take on this new role. Grace brings a wealth of experience to State of the Net, having served as a senior official at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in the Department of Commerce. Her extensive background spans work in the private sector and academia, adding a unique depth to her understanding of policy challenges in the digital and telecommunications space.

Grace’s role as Conference Policy Advisor will be to provide strategic insight on policy trends and guide our programming to reflect the most pressing issues in technology policy today. Her expertise will help ensure that our sessions address emerging policy intersections, including data privacy, cybersecurity, and the broader impact of technology on society. We are confident her involvement will elevate the conference and contribute to meaningful discussions that impact the future of the internet and digital policy.

Welcoming Our 2025 Conference Fellow: Abraham Kim

Each year, State of the Net retains a dedicated fellow to assist in organizing and curating the conference’s sessions and programming. This year, we’re excited to welcome Abraham Kim as our Conference Fellow. Abraham brings a fresh perspective and an energetic approach to our mission of fostering meaningful discussions on technology policy. As a fellow, Abraham will help coordinate logistics, engage with our esteemed speakers, and ensure the event provides a robust platform for policy dialogue. His involvement promises to enrich the experience for our attendees, and we are looking forward to seeing his impact on the conference.

Looking Forward to an Exceptional Event

With the addition of Grace Abuhamad and Abraham Kim, we are more excited than ever for the upcoming State of the Net Conference. Their contributions will be invaluable as we prepare to bring together thought leaders and policymakers for another year of critical conversations on technology policy. Stay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to welcoming you to an event enriched by the talents and insights of our remarkable team!