Dive into the dialogue at SOTN through our new salons! In celebration of our 20th year, we’re introducing salons for the very first time. Following a day filled with insightful talks from our exceptional lineup of speakers, the salons provide a unique opportunity for you to actively participate in discussions on pressing issues alongside fellow […]
One of the hottest topics in Internet policy has always been the protection of children and teens as they navigate their digital realms. Today is no different as the Senate Judiciary Committee holds a big hearing on online child exploitation. Join us at State of the Net for an in-depth discussion of “Navigating the Digital […]
We have lots of telcom on tap at this year’s State of the Net. We have keynotes from FCC Commissioners Gomez and Carr along with one from NTIA Administrator Davidson. In addition, we will have lightning talks on several telecom topics as well as two full panels. We’re excited to announce the below panels. In […]
We’re excited to announce that United States Federal CIO Clare Martorana and United States Digital Service Administrator Mina Hsiang will keynote the 20th Annual State of the Net Conference. Clare Martorana was appointed by President Biden as the Federal Chief Information Officer in March 2021, launching numerous critical technology policies. Mina Hsiang was named the third Administrator […]
We’re excited to announce that FCC Commissioners Anna Gomez and Brendan Carr will keynote the 20th Annual State of the Net Conference. Commissioner Gomez is the newest face of the commission, bringing with her a strong background in cyberspace and digital policy. Commissioner Carr has served at the Commission since 2017 and keynoted SOTN in 2019. Registration is […]
On Monday, February 12th join us at 20th Annual the State of the Net Conference. Reconnect with your Internet policy friends and engage with key policymakers. Registration is now open. Discounted early-bird tickets are available until December 15 for private sector attendees. Tickets are complimentary for government staff, the press, Foundry fellows, sponsors, and students. And we’ll have livestream […]
We’re excited to announce that Deirdre K. Mulligan and Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya will keynote the 20th Annual State of the Net Conference. Ms. Mulligan is the White House’s Principal Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer whose portfolio includes, among other things, the AI executive order. Federal Trade Commissioner Bedoya has long been at the intersection of privacy and […]
For the first time ever we are issuing a Call for Proposals for the State of the Net Conference (February 12, 2024) in DC. To celebrate SOTN’s 20th anniversary we’re introducing lightning talks and facilitated salon discussions. Help us make the 20th annual State of the Net special. Successful proposals will help inform policymakers who […]
The State of the Net Conference returns on February 12, 2024 for its 20th annual Internet policy conference. Save the date, add it to your conference budget, and make your travel plans. Our conference crew is getting started building the agenda and responding to speaker requests. Please contact Pamela Strother at [email protected] for sponsorship details. As always, State of the […]
Today news broke that Amazon is building a launch facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for its Project Kuiper Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) Internet satellites. For many Internet policy nerds the thought of space Internet was merely a dream. Now with Amazon on the cusp of joining SpaceX in the LEO high-speed Internet […]