We’re excited to announce two State of the Net 2017keynote speakers. Representative Bob Goodlatte and Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausenare 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 Internet and technology issues. Rep. Goodlatte Co-Chairs the bipartisan Congressional Internet Caucus with Senators Thune and Leahy and Representative Eshoo.
Sworn in as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission in 2012, Maureen Ohlhausen previously served at the Commission as Director of the Office of Policy Planning, where she led the FTC’s Internet Access Task Force.
The 13th Annual State of the Net Conference is only a month away. We welcome you to join an audience of 800 attendees engaged in key Internet policy issues on January 23rd, 2017 at the Newseum on Pennsylvania Avenue in the heart of Washington, DC.
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 readjust their plans and forecasts. At State of the Net leading Internet governance thinkers and government officials will come together to assess the future of digital trade agreements, the sustainability of international multi-stakeholder processes, and the legitimacy of future multilateral agreements regarding the Internet. You won’t want to miss it.
Our Internet Governance Track will feature the following discussions. Register now.
Digital Trade Under Trump: What’s The Deal for Exporting Innovation?
The 2016 election revealed a high level of discomfort among many Americans when it comes to elaborate international trade deals (negotiated by past and present American presidents). The road ahead for many international agreements is uncertain and the traditional consensus around open global trade has frayed . At the same time, America has a massive trade surplus when it comes to digital trade, America leads the world in Internet-based innovation, and manufacturing businesses. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) increasingly rely on the Internet and cross-border data flows to access foreign markets. How does America maintain its digital trade strength, in a world where international economic relations are strained and precarious and other countries are increasingly restricting digital trade? What will be the impact on America’s greatest export – innovation?
Assessing The Legitimacy Of Internet Governance Structures and Processes: An Open Forum
What is the next chapter of global Internet Governance (IG)? While the first stage of Internet Governance has been decidedly marked by multi-stakeholderism it remains to be seen whether that will continue. Indeed, there are a significant number of IG institutions that are not. There are no indications that proponents of multilateralism are admitting defeat or slowing down their actions. Within such a potentially charged environment, we assess the legitimacy and roles that institutions, stakeholders and issue areas might play in global IG.
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 24, 2017. Register here.
State of the Net will explore a range of issues with which the Trump Administration and the new Congress will have to grapple. We’ll explore the Future of Work in America as well as a renewed, and pronounced, focus on cyber security issues. The agenda will devote a whole track of programming to the state of Internet governance as world alliances evolve. State of the Net will be your first look at the new players and the new issues that will take center stage. Whether it’s encryption or federal communications jurisdiction, State of the Net is the best place to get your arms around the issues.
State of the Net attracts over 600 attendees by providing unparalleled opportunities to network and engage on key policy issues. The 2017 edition of State of the Net will take place at The Newseum’s Knight Conference Center, which overlooks the U.S. Capitol Building as well as the inaugural parade route.
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 inaugurate the 45th President of the United States three days prior. At the same time a new U.S. Congress will settle in on Capitol Hill. Join us at State of the Net as we get to work on the most important Internet policy challenges of the day.
State of the Net will explore a range of issues that the new Administration and the new Congress will have to grapple with. From telecom in a Title II era to a renewed and pronounced focus on cyber security issues, State of the Net will be your first look at the new players and the new issues that will take center stage. Whether it’s encryption or surveillance reform, State of the Net is the best place to debate them all. This conference is unique. It’s been consistently lauded for its balanced blend of perspectives and its provocative thinkers.
State of the Net attracts over 600 attendees by providing unparalleled opportunities to network and engage on key policy issues. The 2017 edition of State of the Net will take place at The Newseum’s Knight Conference Center, which overlooks the inaugural parade route.
We welcome all input for the State of the Net conference series. Please share your expertise by filling out this form to help organize the upcoming event. We will treat your feedback confidentially. For sponsorship inquiries, please visit our 2017 Sponsorship page.
Follow us on Twitter for conference news and updates as we finalize the conference agenda and announce our panelists and keynote speakers. Registration will be free for all government staff, press and media, and a limited number of student tickets are available. Discounted tickets are available for non-profit and academic attendees.
The State of the Net Conference is hosted by the Internet Education Foundation (IEF), a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. IEF takes no positions on legislation or regulation. Rather, it’s a neutral platform where thought leaders debate important technology issues that shape legislative and administration policy in an open forum. We vigilantly adhere to our mission to curate balanced and dynamic debates among Internet stakeholders. Our volunteer board members ensure that we dutifully execute that mission. More information on the ICAC is available at www.neted.org.
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, and Boundless Informant. The scope of the programs revealed was breathtaking. Internet companies and other world leaders publicly expressed outrage when documents showed that private communications had been compromised. This had immediate ripple effects in business, government, and our national security.
Three years later we’re gathering a slew of experts to reflect upon the effects of those revelations — the Snowden Effects.
The revelations have lead to a repositioning of global partnerships, a deeper conversation about the role of government, a thorough reexamination at our fundamental rights, liberties and principles, and a sober realization that the world may not be as safe a place as we would like it to be.
This 3-part series — presented by the Internet Education Foundation (IEF) — focuses on the resultant changes put in motion by Edward Snowden’s revelations — rather than the man himself. The “Snowden Effect” series shines a light on three distinct but inter-related areas: government surveillance reform, de-cloudification and data localization, and commercial trust and transparency. Our cross-IEF event series will be presented under three of our main programs, the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee, the Internet Law and Policy Foundry and the State of the Net Series.
Join us on September 27th, at the Microsoft Innovation & Policy Center for What Nationality is Your Data?, our first event, set under the banner of State of the Net. We will announce our panelists shortly.
Date: Tuesday, September 27th, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Location: Microsoft Innovation & Policy Center, 901 K Street, 11th Floor, Washington, DC 20001 Register: Via Eventbrite here. Website: www.neted.org/snowden.html Follow:@SOTN | #SnowdenEffect
The Internet Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported by public interest groups, corporations, and associations representative of the diversity of the Internet community. The mission of the IEF is to assure informed policymaking on Internet-related issues within both government and the private sector, promote the Internet as a valuable medium for democratic participation, communications, and commerce, and educate the public about the challenges and problems presented by the Internet medium and offer potential solutions.
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 limited schedule, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to make it.
We’re going to be starting later (registration starts at 10 and the program starts at 11), but we still have some excellent keynotes and discussions on tap: Max Schrems and Amie Stepanovich, the Department of Justice, FTC, and the Department of Commerce, as well as experts on Internet governance, Safe Harbor and zero rating, are all still on board! We’ll follow all that with a not-to-miss party at 5pm — all are welcome. Check out the updated agenda, all of which will be livestreamed at www.stateofthenet.org/live.
Great news! The Newseum’s Knight Conference Center is open, the Metro is running, and roads are clearing up. While our program has been impacted, we are driving forward and we hope to see you there!
We’re going to be starting later (registration starts at 10), but we still have some excellent keynotes and discussions on tap: Max Schrems and Amie Stepanovich, the Department of Justice, FTC, and the Department of Commerce, as well as experts on Internet governance, Safe Harbor and zero rating, are all still on board! We’ll follow all that with a not-to-miss party at 5pm — all are welcome. Check our website for an updated agenda, all of which will be livestreamed at www.stateofthenet.org/live.
Discussions on the Internet and the Future of Work, Cybersecurity, Social Media and Etxremist Speech, and Smart Cities have been postponed to a later date. Keep your eye out for updates on future discussions on these important topics during our regular year-round program through the Congressional Internet Caucus.
Snow can’t stop the Internet. We hope you’ll come support us and enjoy the conference tomorrow.
Given the magnitude of the storm in the greater Washington area and the expected lengthy recovery time, many of our panelists and attendees anticipate difficulty in getting to the conference. Of course, things will depend on the state of roads and public transportation in the DC area, and we are working to keep some of our best content by compressing our schedule in the afternoon or moving to virtual/streaming conversations. We will use the Internet to adapt!
Stay tuned for updates as we track the situation — real-time weather updates can also be on Twitter.
We’re looking forward to State of the Net on Monday. D.C. is gearing up for a big storm, but we are hopeful that the city will be up and running enough to go forward with the event.
We will livestream the event for remote viewing. Our program may be impacted as travel for out-of-town speakers may be difficult. However, we have a solid lineup of speakers who are already in town.
Stay tuned for updates as we track the weather situation throughout the weekend.
Join the discussion at the 12th Annual State of the Net Conference on January 25, 2016
Zero-rating plans and offerings continue to emerge across the world as a way to provide certain Internet content and applications to citizens at free or special costs. These services often are referred to as “toll-free data.” Sometimes this zero-rated Internet content is provided at reduced rates (sometimes even free) or at attractive terms (the content does not count against a mobile data cap, for instance). Many different zero-rating services have emerged in the U.S. and around the world. Some plans provide free services and content in developing communities around the globe; others are domestic and entertainment-based. There are many others and more certainly on the way. Our panel will look at the myriad zero-rating plans and will imagine what zero rating plans are on the horizon around the world and at home. They will discuss the benefits of zero-rating plans and also address criticism that some of these plans run afoul of net neutrality principles.
We invite you to join this important conversation at the 12th Annual State of the Net Internet Policy Conference on January 25, 2016 at our afternoon panel Zero Rating and the App-Accessed Internet.
