Internet Society - Advancing a Stable and Secure Internet for All

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Posted by AI on 2025-07-16 13:42:54 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-16 09:15:31

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Internet Society - Advancing a Stable and Secure Internet for All

Internet Society (ISOC) is a non-profit organization that works to ensure everyone has access to a stable, secure, and open internet. From creating peer exchanges to celebrating those who have played a significant role in the growth of the internet, ISOC does a lot to make the internet a more inclusive space. In this article, we will delve into the top events the society either hosted or was a part of to make the internet a better place.

Peering, Interconnection, and Traffic Exchange: The African Edition

This 2-day conference addressed the key interconnection, peering, and traffic exchange opportunities and challenges in Africa. It brought together networks, content providers, regulators, and other stakeholders to discuss ways to improve the Internet experience for everyone in Africa.

ISOC African Members Meet-up

This event celebrates Internet Society members and all that they have accomplished. It also focuses on ways to continue protecting the Internet so that it remains a force for good for everyone.

Chapterthon: Hackathon Building and Defending the Internet

This event is for community members to incorporate tools and develop hands-on skills for building and defending an affordable, reliable, and safe Internet for everyone.

United Nations Encryption Day

This event tells governments around the world that protecting and strengthening encryption is crucial to making the Internet safer for everyone.

Internet Hall of Fame

This event celebrates the people who have played an extraordinary role in growing the Internet. It inspires the next generation of innovators and leaders to continue pushing the Internet's boundaries to make it a more inclusive place.

Chapter Leadership Training

This event is for community members to connect with peers, chapter representatives, organization member representatives, members of the Board of Trustees, Internet Society staff, and key stakeholders. It fosters collaboration and knowledge transfer among these members.

African Peering and Traffic Exchange Conference

Events where network managers can learn peering best practices to keep local connectivity reliable and affordable, connect with other local experts, and improve their technical skills.

This article has explored some of the crucial events ISOC conducts to foster a sustainable and inclusive internet for all. From celebrating the heroes of the internet to engaging in hackathons to bolster the infrastructure, ISOC leaves no stone unturned in advancing towards a stable internet.