Overview
Tickets for the 22nd annual State of the Net are on sale now. Early bird prices are in effect until December 19th.
Tickets are complimentary for government staff, the press, sponsors, and some students. And we’ll have free livestream feeds for remote participants.
Students can apply for an attendance scholarship here.
Keynotes & Fireside Chats
The Honorable Anna M. Gomez
Commissioner
Federal Communications Commission
The Honorable Arielle Roth
Administrator
National Information and Telecommunications Administration
SOTN 2026 Announcements
🔥 Anna Gomez & Arielle Roth Keynote SOTN ’26
We’re excited to announce that FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez and NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth will headline State of the Net on February 9. The whole technology policy community will be there and you should be too. Register now while early-bird discounts are in effect. We’ll have many more keynote announcements in the coming weeks. The Honorable Anna M. Gomez Commissioner Federal […]
⚡ Look Who’s Talking! 1st Wave of Lightning Talk Speakers Announced
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 […]
🔥 Early Bird Pricing Is Live – Register Before Prices Increase
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 […]
⚡Call for Lightning Talk Proposals at SOTN26
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 Open! Save Your Spot. More Than Meets The AI 🎟️
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 […]
✨ Save the Date. SOTN Returns. More Than Meets The AI 👁️
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 […]
Getting There
Convene
600 14th Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20005 (map)
(888) 730-7307
Download this “How To Find Us” PDF from Convene.
Attendees should use the 14th Street entrance.
Accommodations
Attending the State of the Net and need a place to stay? We don’t guarantee room accommodations but here are some options for lodging.