The Internet of Things — the connection of systems, devices, and services to information networks — is evolving exponentially. From vehicles to pacemakers, ordinary objects are empowered with extraordinary potential through embedded and interconnected sensors. There is enormous economic and societal benefits to be gained from the communication of vast quantities of data and the […]
We’re excited to announce two State of the Net 2017 keynote speakers. Representative Bob Goodlatte and Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen are the latest additions to our distinguished lineup of speakers and panelists this year. Representative Goodlatte serves as Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and has made a name for himself as a leader on […]
An unmistakable trend is taking shape across the world as nation states begin to pull back from complex international arrangements. Experts refer this resurgence of “global nationalism” as a threat to the status quo. Everyone is reassessing what the next four years will mean for cyberspace, with public and private sector stakeholders alike having to […]
Early bird registration is now open for the 13th Annual State of the Net Conference, the nation’s premier Internet policy conference. State of the Net will take place on Monday, January 23, 2017. Monday the 23rd will be the first business day of the new Administration. Early bird registration rates will be open until December […]
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The Internet Education Foundation invites you to… In June 2013 former NSA contractor Edward Snowden set in motion a torrent of revelations of the NSA’s electronic surveillance capabilities and practices. Through 2013, news outlets and social media poured out wave after wave of articles detailing classified government programs with names like PRISM, MonsterMind, Bulk Collection, […]
We’re looking forward to seeing you today for our adjusted program. We’re offering $10 vouchers for your Uber ride to get to State of the Net! Just use the code SOTN16EVENT and have your drive drop you off by the Newseum to use the code. With roads clearing but still snowy and the Metro running on a […]
Great news! The Newseum’s Knight Conference Center is open, the Metro is running, and roads are clearing up. While our program has been impacted, we are driving forward and we hope to see you there! We’re going to be starting later (registration starts at 10), but we still have some excellent keynotes and discussions on […]
Given the magnitude of the storm in the greater Washington area and the expected lengthy recovery time, many of our panelists and attendees anticipate difficulty in getting to the conference. Of course, things will depend on the state of roads and public transportation in the DC area, and we are working to keep some of […]
We’re looking forward to State of the Net on Monday. D.C. is gearing up for a big storm, but we are hopeful that the city will be up and running enough to go forward with the event. We will livestream the event for remote viewing. Our program may be impacted as travel for out-of-town speakers may be difficult. However, we have a […]