We’re excited to announce the first round of Lightning Talk speakers at SOTN ’26. These expert talks were chosen from over 100 proposals. Check out who is presenting below, and stay tuned for more Lightning Talk speaker announcements. State of the Net is on Monday, February 9th. Register now! Round 1: SOTN 2026 Lightning Talk Lineup AI […]
State of the Net is coming — and Early Bird tickets are live until December 19. If you know you’re joining us on February 9, 2026, now is the time to secure your spot before prices increase. This year’s theme, More Than Meets the AI, reflects the rapidly evolving landscape of technology policy. SOTN will highlight the voices […]
Present Your Lightning Talk State of the Net will again feature “lightning talks” when it returns February 9, 2026. Since their introduction in 2024, lightning talks have become one of the most popular features of the conference — short, dynamic presentations that showcase fresh perspectives in tech policy. Last year’s talks were fascinating. If you […]
Registration is now open for State of the Net! Join us on February 9, 2026, because technology policy today is More Than Meets the AI. 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 […]
State of the Net is back on February 9, 2026 — and this year, it’s More Than Meets the AI. 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 […]
As the internet and AI continue to advance, members of Congress are taking steps to address new developments. At State of the Net, Senator Marsha Blackburn delivered a keynote address calling for increased children’s safety protections online and for investments in cybersecurity. Senator Edward Markey’s keynote discussed the importance of consumer choice, and a free, […]
We are so close to State of the Net, and we are excited to announce our final set of speakers and panels. You can learn more about our panels here, and checkout the panelists below. State of the Net is on Tuesday, February 11th. Register now! Emerging Tech Under Trump Diane Rinaldo Executive Director Open RAN […]
New Keynotes for #SOTN25: Sen. Markey, Sen. Blackburn, Congresswoman Cammack, and Shira Perlmutter! The countdown to #SOTN2025 is on, and we can’t wait to welcome you to Washington, DC, for a day of cutting-edge discussions on tech policy. With a powerhouse lineup of keynotes – including newly announced speakers Senators Marsha Blackburn and Ed Markey, […]
We are days away from State of the Net, and we are excited to announce three new panels featuring amazing speakers. You can learn more about our panels here, and checkout the panelists below. State of the Net is on Tuesday, February 11th. Register now! The Geopolitics of the Internet: How Will Trump Reframe the New […]
We are one week away from State of the Net, and we are excited to announce three of our panels featuring an amazing slate of speakers. You can learn more about our panels here, and checkout the amazing panelists below. State of the Net is on Tuesday, February 11th. Register now! The Frontiers For Free Speech In The Trump […]