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Countering Online Radicalization: New Approaches To Fighting Terror Online

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 social media as a vehicle for this type of speech. Extremist groups are using the Internet and social media to recruit fighters, solicit funds, and radicalize individuals to act as lone wolves. However, a team of key players is emerging across government, social media companies and civil society groups to combat these threats. Join a panel of government and industry leaders for a robust discussion on emerging strategies to deal with the weaponization of the Internet.

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The Future of Work: Capturing The American Dream In An Internet-Enabled Economy

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.

Leading the conversation will be:

Josh Mendelson, Hanger, Donna Harris, 1776, Lori Sanders, R Street, Kristin Sharp, SHIFT, Rick Nale

ABOUT OUR PANEL

We are racing towards a technologically-enhanced future. Internet-enabled technologies continue to disrupt markets and industries at a breathtaking clip. Corporations are increasingly seeing exponential increases in productivity from Internet-enabled automation and the Internet of Things. That disruption is pushing the American workforce to a place where it needs to be more and more technologically adroit. With artificial intelligence, autonomous cars, virtual reality, 3D/advanced manufacturing, and robotics, the skills required of the American labor market bears little resemblance to what was needed just a generation ago.

Those trends will only continue and the Internet connects everyone and everything. Jobs are literally being transformed. Fortunately, the strength of America has always been its workers and their ability to adapt to challenges and innovation. While one might meet this impending shift with trepidation, we believe it presents an amazing opportunity for America to lead the world into the economic future.

We invite you join our panel of experts at the 13th Annual State of the Net Internet Policy Conference on January 23, 2017 at our panel, “The Future of Work: Capturing The American Dream In An Internet-Enabled Economy,” for a closer look at this crucial issue.

More panelists may be added.

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Senator John Thune to Keynote State of the Net

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 on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and has made a name for himself as a leader on Internet and technology issues. Senator Thune Co-Chairs the bipartisan Congressional Internet Caucus with Senator Leahy and Representatives Goodlatte and Eshoo.

The 13th Annual State of the Net Conference is only a few weeks away. We welcome you to join an audience of 600 attendees engaged in key Internet policy issues on January 23rd, 2017 at the Newseum on Pennsylvania Avenue in the heart of Washington, DC.

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Announcing Panel: Securing the Future of IoT

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 ability to remotely control and automate systems. Recent events, however, have shown the IoT ecosystem to contain serious vulnerabilities. October’s botnet attack directed thousands of insecure IoT devices to attack parts of the nervous system of the Internet’s infrastructure. Every day, more and more, we’re integrating IoT into every nook and cranny of our physical world. What are industry and policy leaders doing to address this new reality ? Do we need a national IoT plan? Do we need a global IoT plan? Please join our panel of experts at noon, January 23rd, for a discussion on the rewards and risks of IoT and a closer look at emerging best-practices being implemented today.

Panel Participants

Nanette Byrnes, Senior Editor and Writer on Business, Innovation and Disruption, MIT Technology Review (Moderator)

Dr. Ron Ross, Fellow, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Jason Livingood, Vice President, Technology Policy & Standards, Comcast

Daniel Caprio, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, The Providence Group

Dr. Nick Feamster, Professor of Computer Science and the Acting Director of the Center for Information Technology Policy, Princeton University

Steve Olshansky, Trust & Identity Program Lead, The Internet Society

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Announcing State of the Net 2017 Keynote Speakers Representative Bob Goodlatte & Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen

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 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.

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Internet Governance at State of the Net | A New Era?

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.

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State of the Net Registration Open: Early Bird / Jan 23 / New Opportunities for Internet Policy

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.

For sponsorship inquiries, please visit our 2017 Sponsorship page.

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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 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.
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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.

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Introducing The Snowden Effect Series

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The Internet Education Foundation invites you to…

The Snowden Effect Series

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.

Our second event, The Changing Landscape of Subpoenas, Transparency and Trust, co-hosted with the New America Foundation’s Open Technology Institute, will be held in mid-October at a date to be announced shortly. Finally, our third event, The Future of Surveillance Laws, One Year After USA FREEDOM, will take place on October 28th in the Rayburn House Office Building.

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

Register for the Snowden Effect Series

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.

Copyright © 2016 Internet Education Foundation, All rights reserved.

$10 Discount on Uber to get to State of the Net / Program Starts at 11am

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.

See you soon!

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