Press Releases

Internet Society Announces Recipients of 25th Annual Jonathan B. Postel Award
Press Releases 7 November 2024

Internet Society Announces Recipients of 25th Annual Jonathan B. Postel Award

Steve Crocker and Xing Li have been awarded for their many contributions to the technological development and growth of...

Internet Society Report Highlights Challenges and Recommendations for Internet Connectivity in the Middle East
Press Releases 23 September 2024

Internet Society Report Highlights Challenges and Recommendations for Internet Connectivity in the Middle East

Washington, DC, 23 September 2024—The Internet Society (ISOC), a global charitable organization advocating for an open, globally connected, and...

Internet Society Appoints Sally Wentworth as President and CEO
Press Releases 2 September 2024

Internet Society Appoints Sally Wentworth as President and CEO

The Internet Society announced the appointment of Sally Wentworth as the new President and CEO, effective 1 September 2024.

Democratic Republic of Congo Hosts 14th African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF)
Press Releases 20 August 2024

Democratic Republic of Congo Hosts 14th African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF)

AfPIF will provide participants with global and regional insights to maximize opportunities to help grow resilient Internet infrastructure and affordable...

Internet Society Foundation Appoints Chris Locke as New Executive Vice President and Managing Director
Press Releases 1 July 2024

Internet Society Foundation Appoints Chris Locke as New Executive Vice President and Managing Director

The Internet Society Foundation announced Chris Locke's appointment as its new Executive Vice President (EVP) and Managing Director.

The Internet Society Announces New Appointment to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors
Press Releases 17 April 2024

The Internet Society Announces New Appointment to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors

Get to know the new members that have been appointed to the Public Interest Registry (PIR) Board of Directors...

Champions of Internet Security, Accessibility, and Global Connectivity: 2023 Internet Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Press Releases 26 September 2023

Champions of Internet Security, Accessibility, and Global Connectivity: 2023 Internet Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

New inductees expanded the Internet’s reach, strengthened its functionality and security, and increased its accessibility across communities and continents.

Amid Global Rise in Internet Shutdowns, Internet Society Launches ‘NetLoss’ Calculator to Measure Economic Impact
Press Releases 28 June 2023

Amid Global Rise in Internet Shutdowns, Internet Society Launches ‘NetLoss’ Calculator to Measure Economic Impact

The NetLoss calculator is a revolutionary tool that measures the economic impact of Internet shutdowns around the world.

Internet Society Announces Global Partnership with Meta to Grow the Internet and Strengthen Local Ecosystems
Press Releases 27 June 2023

Internet Society Announces Global Partnership with Meta to Grow the Internet and Strengthen Local Ecosystems

We announced a partnership with Meta to develop local Internet ecosystems and strengthen cross-border interconnections globally.

The Internet Society Announces New Appointments to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors
Press Releases 13 June 2023

The Internet Society Announces New Appointments to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors

Washington, DC – 13 June 2023 – The Internet Society today announced the appointment of Kathryn Kleiman to the Public Interest...

Coalition for Digital Africa Announces Internet Exchange Point Initiative
Press Releases 1 February 2023

Coalition for Digital Africa Announces Internet Exchange Point Initiative

Istanbul – 1 February 2023 – The Coalition for Digital Africa announced another major initiative aimed at strengthening the...

Sixth Annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit to Provide Sustainable Solutions to Bridge Indigenous Connectivity Gap in North America
Press Releases 24 October 2022

Sixth Annual Indigenous Connectivity Summit to Provide Sustainable Solutions to Bridge Indigenous Connectivity Gap in North America

Indigenous Connectivity Summit aims to provide sustainable solutions to bridge Indigenous connectivity gap in North America.