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