President Trump has vowed to defeat ISIS on the battlefield, but defeating extremist groups is a war of ideas as well as arms. The use of propaganda, misinformation, and hateful rhetoric to incite violence and extremism is a familiar facet of modern conflict, what is new is the increasingly influential role of the Internet and […]
We’ve always welcomed the term “disruption” at State of the Net. But today many American workers are wondering what Internet-enabled disruption will mean for the future of their work. We’ve assembled an amazing panel of experts to explore “The Future of Work: Capturing The American Dream In An Internet-Enabled Economy.” A full description is below. […]
We’re excited to announce that Senator John Thune will keynote the State of the Net Conference on January 23, 2017 at the Newseum. Senator Thune joins a growing list of speakers at State of the Net who will chart the course for Internet policy in the coming year. Senator Thune chairs the U.S. Senate Committee […]
The Internet of Things — the connection of systems, devices, and services to information networks — is evolving exponentially. From vehicles to pacemakers, ordinary objects are empowered with extraordinary potential through embedded and interconnected sensors. There is enormous economic and societal benefits to be gained from the communication of vast quantities of data and the […]
We’re excited to announce two State of the Net 2017 keynote speakers. Representative Bob Goodlatte and Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen are the latest additions to our distinguished lineup of speakers and panelists this year. Representative Goodlatte serves as Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and has made a name for himself as a leader on […]
An unmistakable trend is taking shape across the world as nation states begin to pull back from complex international arrangements. Experts refer this resurgence of “global nationalism” as a threat to the status quo. Everyone is reassessing what the next four years will mean for cyberspace, with public and private sector stakeholders alike having to […]
Early bird registration is now open for the 13th Annual State of the Net Conference, the nation’s premier Internet policy conference. State of the Net will take place on Monday, January 23, 2017. Monday the 23rd will be the first business day of the new Administration. Early bird registration rates will be open until December […]
Save the date for the 13th Annual . . . Dear {!Contact.FirstName}, We are pleased to announce that 13th Annual State of the Net Internet, the nation’s premier technology policy conference will take place on Monday, January 23, 2017. Monday the 23rd will be the first day of the newly minted Administration, as we […]
The Internet Education Foundation invites you to… In June 2013 former NSA contractor Edward Snowden set in motion a torrent of revelations of the NSA’s electronic surveillance capabilities and practices. Through 2013, news outlets and social media poured out wave after wave of articles detailing classified government programs with names like PRISM, MonsterMind, Bulk Collection, […]
We’re looking forward to seeing you today for our adjusted program. We’re offering $10 vouchers for your Uber ride to get to State of the Net! Just use the code SOTN16EVENT and have your drive drop you off by the Newseum to use the code. With roads clearing but still snowy and the Metro running on a […]