The 20th Annual State of the Net
The State of the Net Conference is the largest Internet policy conference in the US. It fosters a dialogue between civil society, nonprofits, government officials, research institutions and the business community.
With Artificial Intelligence and content moderation in the news daily, it’s a critical time for our issues. We’ll dive into the most pressing policy issues. Congressional and federal leaders will engage with stakeholders on issues such as AI, content moderation, broadband, consumer privacy, content moderation, cyber security, and many more.
As always, State of the Net will be your first look at the players and the issues that will take center stage in 2024. This conference is unique for its diverse blend of perspectives and provocative thinkers.
Keynotes & Fireside Chats
Deirdre K. Mulligan
Principal Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer
The White House
The Honorable Alvaro Bedoya
Commissioner
Federal Trade Commission
The Honorable Anna M. Gomez
Commissioner
Federal Communications Commission
The Honorable Clare Martorana
U.S. Federal Chief Information Officer
The White House/Office of Management and Budget
The Honorable Brendan Carr
Commissioner
Federal Communications Commission
The Honorable Alan Davidson
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and Administrator
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The Honorable Don Beyer
Representative of Virginia’s 8th Congressional District
United States House of Representatives
Mina Hsiang
Administrator
U.S. Digital Service
The Honorable Glenn Ivy
Representative of Maryland’s 4th Congressional District
United States House of Representatives
The Honorable Robert Silvers
Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The Honorable Keith Sonderling
Commissioner
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Comission
Breakout Panels Session 1
Navigating the Digital Playground: Age Verification, Privacy and Free Speech for Youth Online
Speakers | Video | Transcript | Photos
Intelligent Threats: Understanding AI’s Impact on Cybersecurity Policy
Speakers | Video | Transcript | Photos
AI at Work: Preserving Worker Dignity in Workplace Hiring, Management and Compensation
Speakers | Video | Transcript | Photos
Breakout Panels Session 2
The AI Governance Puzzle: Assembling the Pieces of Policy and Trust
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
The High Court and Online Expression: Deciphering the Legal Landscape
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
Ditch the Glitch: New Network Responsiveness Approaches for a Better Broadband Network
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
Breakout Panels Session 3
The FCC’s Re-Constitution: A New Beginning for the Digital Age?
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
Online Expression and Policymakers: Finding the Balance
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
AI and the Arts: Redefining Creativity in the Digital Age
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
Legislating AI: Perspectives From The Hill
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
Lightning Talks
Driving Efficiencies and Better Internet Experiences: Lessons From Netflix
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
The Future of Spectrum Policymaking: Charting America’s Technological Future
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
Internet Routing Security
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
Expanding Digital Opportunity Nationwide: Collaborative Efforts of the FCC and NTIA
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
Design of the Times: New Opportunities to Unlock Commercial Spectrum for Innovation and Wireless Competition
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
AI Interoperability: A Proposed Framework for Competition, Innovation, and Human Agency
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
Growing Push for Digital ID Could Remake The Internet
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
Deploying Safe AI Tools on Digital Platforms: Lessons From Wikimedia’s Community Driven Design Process
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
Balancing Progress and Privacy: The Regulatory Challenges of Neurotechnologies
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
Looking Out to the Horizon of Spacial Computing
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
Internet Geopolitics: Multistakeholderism Defined The First Era? What Will Define the Next Era?
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
Hacking AI – It’s not Just for Security Anymore!
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
U.S. Trade Policy Changes: The Biggest Threat to the Internet Flying Under the Radar
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
The FTC, AI, and Its Existing Authority: How the Commission Has and Will Apply Its Authority to Artificial Intelligence
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
Deploying AI for Cybersecurity: Benefits Beyond the Risks
Speakers | Video | Photos | Transcript
SOTN 2024 Announcements
Watch All 15 Lighting Talks from SOTN
Watch Lightning Talks From #SOTN2024 We were so excited to feature lightning talks at State of the Net for the first time this year. The videos of the 15 Lightning Talks are now posted to watch. These expert talks were chosen from close to 100 proposals. Check out the videos below. Lightning Talks at State of the […]
📺 Watch Experts Discuss AI Cybersecurity at SOTN
AI Policy and Intelligence at SOTN AI’s implications for cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Last month experts and officials on the front lines addressed threats and solutions before packed audiences. In case you missed it, watch Department of Homeland Security’s Undersecretary Rob Silvers’ keynote fireside chat as well as Heather West’s panel “Intelligent Threats: Understanding AI’s Impact on Cybersecurity […]
📺 Watch White House Officials Discuss AI at State of the Net
Watch the White House Discuss AI at SOTN In the wake of President Biden’s executive order on AI, Principal Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer Deidre Mulligan delivered a keynote address outlining the Biden administration’s commitment to leveraging technology, particularly artificial intelligence, for societal benefit while addressing ethical and policy considerations to ensure responsible and equitable use. Additionally, U.S. Federal […]
📺 Navigating the NetChoice Cases: Dive Deep into Online Expression with SOTN Insights
Navigating the NetChoice Cases: Dive Deep into Online Expression with SOTN Insights As the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the critical cases of NetChoice v. Paxton and Moody v. NetChoice today, take a look at our panel from State of the Net, “The High Court and Online Expression: Deciphering the Legal Landscape” featuring Nicole Saad […]
Diversity at State of the Net 2024
Earlier this month, we were thrilled to convene the Internet stakeholder community at the 20th annual State of the Net Conference, the nation’s most prominent Internet policy summit. Speakers at SOTN reflect different perspectives on Internet policy issues. We have long curated the program to highlight differences of opinion among experts from across the spectrum […]
Watch FCC Powerhouses: Keynotes, Panels, and Policy Discourse from State of the Net
In a whirlwind of FCC discourse at State of the Net, Commissioners Brendan Carr and Anna Gomez delivered impassioned keynotes, sparking crucial conversations on tech regulation and equitable connectivity. As the FCC regains momentum with five seated commissioners, expert panelists dissected regulatory priorities in “the FCC’s Re-Constitution: A New Beginning,” offering invaluable insights into the future of telecommunications governance. Here’s […]
Getting There
Convene
600 14th Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20005 (map)
(888) 730-7307
Download this “How To Find Us” PDF from Convene.
Attendees should use the 14th Street entrance.
Accommodations
Attending the State of the Net ’24 and need a place to stay? We don’t guarantee room accommodations but here are some options for lodging.