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WEBCAST MAR 3 – A11yNYC – Totally Listening: Using a Total Communication Approach

YOUTUBE | REAL TIME TEXT | PERMALINK On Tuesday March 3, 2026, at 7:30pm-8:30pm EST (00:30-01:30 UTC Nov 5), the Accessibility NYC Meetup (A11yNYC) hosts a meetup ‘Totally Listening: Using a Total Communication Approach‘. This talk, from the perspective of speech pathologists who specialize in communication language, focuses on strategies and perspectives that support all […]

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Interconnection Academy & GCA Launch Partnership to Strengthen Internet Security Training

The Interconnection Academy, founded by DE-CIX and the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) Barcelona, and the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) have launched a new partnership to expand free access to specialist training in networking and network security, with the goal of improving resilience across the global Internet ecosystem. The collaboration will see selected content shared between […]

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Applications Open for the Sustainable Peering Infrastructure Grant Program

The Internet Society and the Internet Society Foundation are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Sustainable Peering Infrastructure (SPI) grant program, which supports organizations worldwide in strengthening local Internet infrastructure and connectivity. Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) play a critical role in keeping traffic local, improving performance, and lowering the cost of connectivity […]

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Feb 26 2026 – USTTI Webinar – Spectrum Analyzer Basics

VIDEO | AUDIO | RECAP |  ARCHIVE | PERMALINK On February 26, 2026, the United States Telecommunication Training Institute (USTTI) hosted a webinar ‘Spectrum Analyzer Basics‘ as part of the ‘Special Topics in Spectrum Monitoring and Radio Frequency Interference Resolution Series‘. An overview of spectrum analysis and the measurements that spectrum analyzers can perform including […]

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The “Aragats” Computer: When 28-Year-Old Sergey Mergelyan and Armenia Entered the Global Technology Arena

In 1959, Armenia made a historic leap into the emerging world of computing. By consolidating the country’s scientific potential, the Yerevan Scientific Research Institute of Mathematical Machines developed Armenia’s first computer-“Aragats.” Designed to perform complex scientific and engineering calculations, it marked the beginning of a new technological era for the republic. Two years later in […]

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Libraries on the Path to Digital Transformation: Shaping the Future

In recent years, Armenia’s public library network has been shaped by two contrasting trends: a steady decline in the number of libraries, alongside ongoing efforts to modernize and technologically transform them. Official data show that while 648 public libraries were operating in Armenia in 2018, that number had fallen to 480 by 2024. Over the […]

AUCOOP presenta a la conferencia Sobtec les experiències de connexió d’escoles al Camerun i Sudàfrica

Els dos projectes han rebut suport de l’ISOC.CAT amb ISOC Foundation pels seus projectes, el més recent al Camerun fa algunes setmanes. El congrés de sobirania tecnològica (SOBTEC.CAT), és un punt de trobada d’activistes, acadèmics, experts i totes aquelles persones interessades en saber com la tecnologia afecta les seves vides. A la sessió “CONNECTANT LES […]

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Feb 26 2026 – IS3C Webinar – The Post-Quantum Cryptography transition. Tackling a huge challenge

VIDEO | AUDIO | RECAP | ARCHIVE | PERMALINK On 26 February 2026, the IGF Dynamic Coalition on Internet Standards, Security and Safety Coalition (IS3C) and Afnic hosted a webinar ‘The Post-Quantum Cryptography transition. Tackling a huge challenge‘. One of the main challenges ICT organisations face today is preparing for the transition to the post-quantum […]

Internet Society: Serbia Belgrade Chapter

Održana godišnja Skupština Internet društva Srbije

Godišnja Skupština održana je u hibridnom formatu 25. februara 2026. godine sa početkom u 18 časova. Skupštini su prisustvovali prisustvovali članovi Društva, članovi Upravnog odbora i članovi savetodavne grupe. Predsednica Društva, Desiree Željka Milošević, informisala je prisutne o aktuelnom stanju u Društvu, kao i o pozitivnim utiscima sa prethodne Descon 9 konferencije i hakatona odražnog […]

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FEB 25 2026 – USTTI / FCC Webinar ‘Spectrum Monitoring & Direction Finding: The Right Tool for the Right Problem’

VIDEO | AUDIO | RECAP |  ARCHIVE | PERMALINK On February 25, 2026, the United States Telecommunication Training Institute (USTTI) hosted a webinar ‘Spectrum Monitoring & Direction Finding: The Right Tool for the Right Problem’ as part of the ‘Special Topics in Spectrum Monitoring and Radio Frequency Interference Resolution Series‘. After an introduction to the […]

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Our Events for 2026

Email us to find out how you can join our activities All our events will be held in Singapore and also online. Thu 26 March: Digital Resilience and Anti-Scam Workshop Pillar: Online Trust and SafetyAligns with: ISOC 2026 Action Plan priority to initiate an anti-scam effort to Strengthen digital resilience, Expand access to online safety […]

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FEB 26 2026 – APRALO Policy Forum – Multilingual Domain Names

VIDEO | AUDIO | RECAP |  ARCHIVE | PERMALINK On 26 February 2026 the APRALO Policy Forum hosted ‘Multilingual Domain Names‘, ,the first of the series of 3 webinars to introduce ICANN’s goal for a “Multilingual Internet” and its engagement of relevant stakeholders to deliver this goal. Pitinan Kooarmornpatana provided an introduction to Internationalized Domain […]

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Introducing the 2025 Sustainable Peering Infrastructure grantees

The 2025 Sustainable Peering Infrastructure (SPI) Grant Program has selected 24 grantees working to strengthen peering and interconnection in their local and regional contexts. To advance the Internet Society’s 2030 Strategy to make access affordable and resilient for marginalized and underserved populations, the SPI program aims to improve local Internet interconnection infrastructure by establishing new, […]

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FEB 24 2026 – USTTI / FCC Webinar ‘Radio Frequency Interference Resolution Basics’

VIDEO | AUDIO | RECAP | ARCHIVE | PERMALINK On February 24, 2026, the United States Telecommunication Training Institute (USTTI) hosted a webinar ‘Radio Frequency Interference Resolution Basics‘ as part of the ‘Special Topics in Spectrum Monitoring and Radio Frequency Interference Resolution Series‘. Topics included the purpose and capabilities of different types of spectrum monitoring […]

La Nit de les Telecomunicacions i la Informàtica 2026

De la idea a la indústria TIC: avancem en el lideratge tecnològic Arriba la 31a Nit de les Telecomunicacions i la Informàtica. En aquesta edició, la temàtica de la Nit és: “De la idea a la indústria TIC”. L’objectiu és posar sobre la taula la necessitat de garantir i facilitar eines per enfortir els camins […]

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FEB 11 2026 – EURALO Round Table: DNSSEC – The “Points of Trust” Concept

VIDEO | AUDIO | RECAP |  ARCHIVE | PERMALINK On 11 February, 2026, the the European Regional At-Large Organization (EURALO) hosted a roundtable webinar ‘DNSSEC – The “Points of Trust” Concept‘. bringing together technical experts, registry operators, and community representatives to discuss DNSSEC as a trust mechanism in today’s DNS ecosystem, and how to move […]

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Common Good Cyber Fund: A New Global Grant Program Supporting Cybersecurity Nonprofits

The Common Good Cyber Fund (CGCF) is a multi-year funding initiative designed to strengthen global digital cybersecurity by supporting nonprofit organizations that deliver critical services underpinning the Internet’s core infrastructure and protecting civil society actors at high risk, including NGOs, journalists, and human rights defenders. CGCF addresses the persistent underfunding of essential cybersecurity capabilities—such as […]

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FEB 23 2026 – Book Talk with authors Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert, in Conversation With Paul “DJ Spooky” Miller

VIDEO | AUDIO | RECAP |  ARCHIVE | PERMALINK On February 23, 2026,  the Internet Society U.S. Washington DC Chapter (ISOC-DC) hosted a webinar ‘Book Talk with authors Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert, in Conversation With Paul “DJ Spooky” Miller‘. ‘The Secret Life Of Data‘ explores the many unpredictable, and often surprising, ways in which […]

ISOC-CAT s’adhereix a la carta oberta promoguda per EDRI “We say no to Big Tech mass snooping on our messages!”

Amb data 23 de febrer de 2026 EDRI (EUROPEAN DIGITAL RIGHTS) publica una carta oberta als membres del Parlament Europeu demanant protecció sobre l’escanejat massiu dels missatges. Carta oberta L’entrada ISOC-CAT s’adhereix a la carta oberta promoguda per EDRI “We say no to Big Tech mass snooping on our messages!” ha aparegut primer a Capítol […]

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JUN 12 2025 – IGF DC Global Webinar – Future of Multi-stakeholder Governance

VIDEO | AUDIO | RECAP |  ARCHIVE | PERMALINK On June 12, 2025, the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Dynamic Coalitions (DCs) held their third Global Webinar with the theme ‘Future of Multi-stakeholder Governance‘. The digital age is rapidly evolving, presenting both unprecedented opportunities and intricate governance challenges. As technologies increasingly intertwine with every aspect of […]

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17 Feb 2026 – Building a Trusted and Resilient AI Infrastructure Ecosystem: Balancing Innovation, Security, and Rights

VIDEO | AUDIO | RECAP |  ARCHIVE | PERMALINK On 17 February, 2026, Sify and CCAOI hosted a session at the India AI Impact Summit with the theme ‘Building a Trusted and Resilient AI Infrastructure Ecosystem: Balancing Innovation, Security, and Rights‘. A multistakeholder expert panel examined principles and infrastructure for a secure, trusted AI ecosystem, […]

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Ensuring Institutional Equity: The Case for Comprehensive Multistakeholder Engagement under UN Convention Rule 17

Protecting Multistakeholder Participation in the UN Cybercrime Convention (Rule 17) Dear Members, Negotiations on the Rules of Procedure for the Conference of States Parties to the UN Cybercrime Convention are concluding this week in Vienna (26–30 January). These Rules will determine how governments and non-government stakeholders participate in the Convention’s implementation. Current proposals under Rule […]

Continued Progress in African DNS Security

In the last six months, four more African countries have joined the ranks of those with country-code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs) secured with DNSSEC: Burundi (.bi), managed by the Centre National de l’Informatique (CNI), Ethiopia (.et), managed by Ethio Telecom, Mali (.ml), managed by Agetic , and Nigeria (.ng), managed by NiRA. These domains have signed […]