State of the Net is back on February 9, 2027 — and this year we’ll be working toward Tech Policy Alignment. As the nation’s premier tech policy conference, State of the Net convenes the most influential voices from Congress, the administration, industry, and civil society to map the policy landscape for the year ahead. Save the date, […]
On the 30th anniversary of the Telecom Act of 1996, State of the Net hosted an all-star panel on where communications policy stands today and what comes next. Here are a few key takeaways from our expert panel – plus the full video if you want to dive in. Key Takeaways “Consumers clearly want convergence… […]
The Final Agenda is Here! The State of the Net agenda is here and it’s huge. There’s a reason this is the largest Internet policy conference in Washington. Almost 90 speakers across the keynotes, panels, and lightning talks — all listed below 👇 📣 Newly added sessions —Panels on New Frontiers of Speech in the Internet Age and Sovereign AI add to the agenda. 🎟️ Tickets are still […]
AI, Energy, Rep. Delaney, & FCC Keynote Announcement We have two new keynotes and a panel to announce for State of the Net! 🇺🇸 Representative April McClain Delaney — Freshman Congresswoman and technology leader. 🏛️ Arpan Sura, Chief AI Officer, Federal Communications Commission — AI leader at the Commission. ⚡ Panel: The Future of AI Infrastructure: Affordably Securing Energy for Innovation — […]
Kids, Courts, and Chatbots At SOTN ’26 Two of the most consequential tech policy questions of the moment are colliding at State of the Net: what the Supreme Court’s Paxton decision means for age verification and online speech — and how emerging AI “companions” are reshaping human connection, mental health, and the role of government in digital life. Our […]
Cyber and Agentic AI Panels At State of the Net, we’ve assembled two all-star panels to take on foundational questions in technology policy that are becoming harder to ignore. One panel asks whether the way we approach cybersecurity is technologically and politically out of date — and how artificial intelligence is widening that gap. The […]
Telecom On Tap At #SOTN2026 We’re bringing together some of the most influential voices in telecom policy at this year’s State of the Net. Speakers like David Don, Blair Levin, Nicol Turner-Lee, Chris Lewis, Evan Swarztrauber, Lyndsay Moyer will lead conversations on broadband competition, BEAD, and what’s next for telecom, alongside remarks from FCC and […]
We’re excited to announce that California State Senator Scott Wiener and Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith E. Sonderling will headline State of the Net on February 9. Join policymakers, industry leaders, and advocates from across the tech policy community. Register now to be a part of the conversation. More keynote speakers and program updates will be announced soon. Senator Scott Wiener Senator […]
Lightning Talk Presenters We’re excited to announce the final round of Lightning Talk presenters for State of the Net 2026! These short, high-impact talks were selected from more than 100 submissions and reflect the depth, diversity, and urgency of today’s technology policy conversations. From AI at work to data governance and the future of the […]
More Lightning Talks at SOTN ’26 — and this round tackles some of the most urgent questions in tech policy right now. Are Public Utility Commissions becoming the quiet regulators of AI infrastructure? How should AI “memory” be governed? Why should safety tools be open-sourced? What new cybersecurity risks come from AI agents that act […]