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Founded in 1992 by Internet pioneers, the Internet Society is a global charitable organization advocating for an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for everyone. Working with its community of over 150,000 members and more than 120 chapters worldwide, the nonprofit organization helps build, promote, and defend the Internet.

global members who can join local chapters, participate in online forums, and attend events.

organization members are companies and organizations from the technology community, business, academia, and the not-for-profit sector.

chapters and special interest groups in 105 countries are comprised of local volunteers who run programs and activities that support our principles and mission.

The Internet Society has subject matter experts on a variety of topics related to the Internet, including: Internet access and connectivity, Internet shutdowns and other disruptions, Internet regulation, encryption, network routing security, among others. Please contact Allesandra de Santillana at [email protected].

Press Releases and Statements

Jonathan B. Postel Service Award Presented to Steven G. Huter

Montreal, Quebec – July 18, 2018 — The Internet Society, a global non-profit dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution, …

Coalition calls on Australia’s government to reject plans to undermine encryption

July 17, 2018 — Today, a global coalition led by civil society and technology experts sent a letter asking the …

Internet Society signs MoU with DICT for Strong Internet Foundation in Philippines

9 July, 2018- Manila, Philippines – The Internet Society, a global non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution, …

Internet Society Seats New Board Member at Annual General Meeting

[Panama City] – The Internet Society today announced that its Board of Trustees has seated one new Board member, Robert …

Internet Society Names Andrew Sullivan as New President & CEO

Panama City, 29th June, 2018 – In advance of its 2018 Annual General Meeting, the Internet Society’s Board of Trustees …

Six Years Since World Launch, IPv6 Now Dominant Internet Protocol for Many

RESTON, VA. and GENEVA, Switzerland — 6 June 2018 — The Internet Society, the non-profit dedicated to ensuring the open …

Joint Statement: Let’s #SwitchItOn and #KeepitOn!

The Internet is changing our world. It can empower us. It can connect us and facilitate information exchange across borders. It …

Protecting Privacy and Personal Data Key to Digital Economy in Africa, says Internet Society

Internet Society and African Union Commission launch guidelines on Personal Data Protection Dakar, Senegal– 9 May, 2018 – Today at …

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Media Coverage

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