For the first time ever we are issuing a Call for Proposals for the State of the Net Conference (February 12, 2024) in DC. To celebrate SOTN’s 20th anniversary we’re introducing lightning talks and facilitated salon discussions. Help us make the 20th annual State of the Net special. Successful proposals will help inform policymakers who […]
TheĀ State of the NetĀ Conference returnsĀ on February 12, 2024Ā for its 20th annual Internet policy conference. Save the date, add it to your conference budget, and make your travel plans. Our conference crew is getting started building the agenda and responding to speaker requests.Ā Please contact Pamela Strother at [email protected]Ā for sponsorship details. As always, State of the […]
Today news broke that Amazon is building a launch facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for its Project Kuiper Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) Internet satellites. For many Internet policy nerds the thought of space Internet was merely a dream. Now with Amazon on the cusp of joining SpaceX in the LEO high-speed Internet […]
Transatlantic data flows are in the headlines this week with the EDPB handing down a substantial fine on Meta. Of course, government surveillance is at the heart of that issue. At the same time, Congress is starting to look at reauthorizing the government’s 702 surveillance powers. Back in March we were thrilled to have Travis […]
Last month we were thrilled to convene the Internet stakeholder community at the 19th annual State of the Net Conference, the nationās 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 of […]
On Monday, March 6th join us at theĀ the State of the Net Conference. Here are just some of the government officials who will speak. Many more speaker will be added.Alan DavidsonAssistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and AdministratorNational Telecommunications and Information AdministrationJonathan KanterAssistant Attorney General for the Antitrust DivisionU.S. Department of JusticeNathan SimingtonCommissionerFederal […]
TheĀ State of the NetĀ Conference returnsĀ on March 6, 2023Ā for its 19th annual Internet policy conference. Save the date, make some travel plans, and stay vaccinated. Our conference crew is getting started building the agenda and responding to speaker requests.Ā Please contact Pamela Strother at [email protected]Ā for sponsorship details. As always, State of the Net will be your […]
Last month we were thrilled to convene the Internet stakeholder community at the 18th annual State of the Net Conference, the nationās 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 of […]
Today the Biden Administration issued a sweeping executive order on cryptocurrencies. The Order suggests a more innovation driven and holistic approach to the emerging decentralized Web, beyond cryptocurrencies.Ā Last week’sĀ State of the Net ConferenceĀ heralded many of the elements in the Biden EO by featuring a keynote by Rep Jake Auchincloss and a panel discussion on decentralized […]
We are thrilled to announce Senator Ed Markey and U.S Chief Data Scientist, Denice Ross are joining this year’s list of keynoters at the 18th State of the Net Conference in Downtown DC on February 28. Senator Markey is a consumer champion, a leader on energy, environmental protection and telecommunications policy, and has a prolific […]