2026 State of the Net, Tuesday, February 23rd
Convene, 600 14th Street, NW
The State of the Net Conference, the largest Internet policy conference in the US, enables the dialogue between public interest advocates and nonprofits, research institutions and the business community toward the goal of educating policymakers about the importance of technology in promoting communications, commerce and democracy.
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 2026. This conference is unique for its diverse blend of perspectives and provocative thinkers.
Sponsors of the State of the Net use this opportunity to elevate their brand and visibility as leading Internet stakeholders.
Contact Pamela Strother with inquiries or to confirm your sponsorship at [email protected] or 202-486-5990 or Tim Lordan at [email protected].
Attendee Profile

Congressional Staff and Federal Policymakers
More than 300 Congressional staff and federal policymakers will be speakers and attendees at the 2025 State of the Net Conference representing agencies including:
- Federal Trade Commission
- The White House
- Federal Communications Commission
- Department of Commerce/NTIA/NIST/USPTO
- Department of State
- Department of Justice
- Department of Homeland Security
Media
Over 50 journalists and creators register to attend State of the Net each year. It attracts leading media covering the technology industry and policy issues:
- The Washington Post
- New York Times
- Axios
- TechCrunch
- The Verge
- Forbes
- The Hill
To reserve your sponsorship or for sponsorship questions, contact [email protected].
Thank you to our sponsors for 2025!