Our Global Reach

The Internet is a global resource, but regional and local needs often vary depending on the location. We work with our community worldwide to think globally and act locally, ensuring we’re all working toward an Internet for everyone.

ISOC@ Events 2026

The events offer an opportunity for Internet Society members to connect with peers, chapter, and organization member representatives …

APRICOT 2026

The Internet Society has been a key supporter of APRICOT over the years, particularly its capacity-building and training programs. Join …

NDSS Symposium 2026

Join one of the world’s premier conferences focused on the latest developments in network and distributed system security …

TechSequences Podcast: Dual Crisis: The Splintering of the Open Internet

Sally Wentworth was a guest of the TechSequences podcast on 7 January 2026. Below is a transcript from the conversation …

Encryption Making Africa Safer: Internet Society Hosts Encryption Advocacy Workshop for African Civil Society

In September 2025, the Internet Society organized its first-ever Africa Cybersecurity (Encryption) Advocacy Workshop in Windhoek, Namibia, held alongside the …

WSIS+20 Reaffirms Multistakeholder Governance and a Lasting IGF

The outcome document of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 review reaffirms a commitment to the conditions that have …

Policy Brief: Interconnection and Regulated Traffic Obligations

This policy brief examines the growing pressure to regulate the relationships between online services and telecommunications operators …

Online Age Restrictions Need Strong Rules and Independent Oversight 

While often well-intentioned, age check requirements pose significant risks to people’s privacy, security, and access to an open Internet …

Statement on behalf of the Internet Society at WSIS+20 HLM

Delivered on 17 December 2025 at the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation …

Think global. Act local.

Chapters bring together members to run programs and activities dedicated to making a difference locally, informing policy, and educating the public about Internet-related issues.

Think global. Act local.

Three women smile and stand together at the Mali Chapter DDCN graduation

Chapters are central to our work, bringing together members to run programs and activities dedicated to making a difference locally, informing policy, and educating the public about Internet-related issues.