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Internet Society: Netherlands Chapter

Van digitale kwetsbaarheid naar digitale weerbaarheid

Een opiniestuk over soevereiniteit, openheid en de noodzaak van een robuuster internet Inleiding – door Internet Society Nederland Digitale soevereiniteit gaat niet alleen over de vraag waar data staat of welke leverancier we kiezen. Het gaat ook over de architectuur van het internet zelf, over afhankelijkheden die zich diep in onze infrastructuur hebben genesteld, en […]

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WSIS+20 Reaffirms Commitment to the Multistakeholder Model of Internet Governance

The multistakeholder model is widely regarded as the cornerstone of the Internet’s stability and resilience. At the +20 review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20), states reaffirmed their commitment to this approach in order to prevent the fragmentation of the Internet into separate “digital blocs” governed by differing rules. The shared objective […]

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RIPE NCC Training Courses in Yerevan – 25-26-27 March 2026

RIPE NCC is pleased to invite its members and the technical community to attend training courses in Yerevan, Armenia, scheduled on 25-26-27 March 2026. Schedule: Wed, 25 March 2026 RIPE Database Training Course https://learning.ripe.net/w/courses/2-ripe-database-training-course/432 Thu, 26 March 2026 IPv6 Security Training Course https://learning.ripe.net/w/courses/6-ipv6-security-training-course/433 Fri, 27 March 2026 BGP Routing Security Training Course https://learning.ripe.net/w/courses/34-bgp-routing-security-training-course/434 RIPE NCC […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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What Future Should Regional Libraries Have, and How Can Their “Second Life” Be Secured in the Digital Age?

Ahead of Book Day, Vesmira Harutyunyan, Board Chair of the Internet Society Armenia Chapter PO and Tigran Zargaryan, Coordinator of the “Digital Development of Libraries: Internet Access Centers in Communities” program, appeared as guests on the “Kentroni Aravoty” morning program, where they presented our vision and ongoing initiatives. Our goal has been to strengthen regional […]

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Public Consultation on Platform Regulation

Zurich, 16.02.2026 Today the public consultation on the proposed law on communication platforms and search engines has ended. Interested parties were encouraged to submit their feedback on the draft proposal. ISOC-CH has used the opportunity to express the concerns with the proposed law that contains similar – though lesser – provisions than the EU Digital […]

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What does digital sovereignty means for … policy makers, educators, the government, civil society, YOU?

In 1996, at the annual gathering of the World Economic Forum in Davos, a libertarian manifesto rang out across the early web. John Perry Barlow’s “Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace” imagined a realm beyond the reach of governments—weightless, borderless, self-governing.  Three decades later, the mood has shifted. In 2026, the question that was asked […]

Assemblea General Anual ISOC-CAT

Dia: divendres, 20 de febrer de 2026Lloc: UPC, Edifici C6, sala C6-E101Adreça: Campus Nord, UPC, edifici C6, entrada pel carrer Dulcet 1 (cantonada carrer Sor Eulàlia de Anzizu). A les 17:30Conferència: Dominis DNS a la comunitat catalanaPonent: Beatriz Guzmán, Directora de dominis, domini.cat.​A les 18:00Assemblea General d’ISOC CAT. Convocatòria única. Ordre del dia:1 Aprovació, si […]

Dominis DNS a la comunitat catalana

Ponent: Beatriz Guzmán, Directora de dominis, domini.cat. El proper divendres, dia 20 de febrer tindrà lloc la conferència com a acte previ a l’Assemblea General anual d’ISOC-CAT. Dia: divendres, 20 de febrer de 2026Lloc: UPC, Edifici C6, sala C6-E101Adreça: Campus Nord, UPC, edifici C6, entrada pel carrer Dulcet 1 (cantonada carrer Sor Eulàlia de Anzizu). […]

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Open Source vs. Closed Control: How Switzerland Built Better

By Berna Alp and Marianthe Stavridou Introduction As societies undergo rapid digital transformation, public infrastructure is being fundamentally rethought. Money is no exception. While cash is declining across much of the world the question is no longer whether money will become digital, but how. Digital money or digital money transfers are not merely a technical upgrade. It encodes […]

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Positive Development in Swiss Surveillance (VÜPF and VD-ÜPF) Framework Debate

Swiss lawmakers have taken a significant step in protecting privacy rights while maintaining security oversight. The parliamentary Transport and Telecommunications Commission (KVF-S) unanimously supported the Feller Motion, which emphasizes balancing surveillance with fundamental rights, economic competitiveness, and job creation. Following feedback from stakeholders, including ISOC Switzerland Chapter, during the consultation process, the Federal Council agreed to […]

Internet Society: Serbia Belgrade Chapter

Internet društvo Srbije – 20 godina postojanja (2006–2026)

Ove godine Internet društvo Srbije obeležava 20 godina od osnivanja i uspešnog rada. Registrovani smo davne 2006. godine sa ciljem promocije otvorenog, bezbednog i dostupnog Interneta za sve građane. Tokom dve decenije postojanja aktivno smo radili na unapređenju internet infrastrukture, edukaciji, organizaciji stručnih skupova, radionica i konferencija, kao i na povezivanju domaće i međunarodne internet […]

Internet Society: Sweden Chapter

Kallelse årsstämma 2026

TID: Onsdag den 25:e mars 2026 klockan 18:00 – 20:30 ANMÄLAN: https://isoc.se/evenemang/arsstamma-2026/ PLATS: Online via Google Meet. Länk skickas ut dagen innan via E-post som används för registrering. Obs, kontrollera skräpkorgen. Schema för årsstämman: 18.00–19.00 Föreläsning med Marcus Dansarie. Återkommer med mer info 19.00–20.30 Årsmöte – Enbart för medlemmar Detta är ett ordinarie årsmöte som […]

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A Safer Internet Starts with Each of Us: 10 Essential Steps

Creating a safer internet is not just the responsibility of governments and cybersecurity experts – it is also the duty of every individual online. Each of us can contribute by practicing safe digital habits and staying informed about emerging security measures. Safer Internet Day is the perfect opportunity to revisit or learn for the first […]

Internet Society: Georgia Chapter

Safer Internet Day 2026: It is being celebrated in Georgia for the eighth time

The conference is co-organized by ISOC Georgia, the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, and the Communications Commission. On February 10, 2026, the world marks Safer Internet Day 2026, which aims to promote the safe, responsible, and positive use of the internet—especially for children and young people—and serves to raise public awareness about […]

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უსაფრთხო ინტერნეტის დღე 2026: იგი საქართველოში უკვე მერვედ აღინიშნება

კონფერენცია ტარდება ISOC საქართველოს, საქართველოს ეკონომიკისა და მდგრადი განვითარების სამინისტროსა და კომუნიკაციების კომისიის თანაორგანიზებით. 2026 წლის  10 თებერვალს, მსოფლიოში აღინიშნება უსაფრთხო ინტერნეტის დღე (Safer Internet Day 2026), რომლის მიზანია ინტერნეტის უსაფრთხო, პასუხისმგებლიანი და პოზიტიური გამოყენების ხელშეწყობა, განსაკუთრებით ბავშვებისა და ახალგაზრდებისთვის და ემსახურება ონლაინ უსაფრთხოების და ინტერნეტში ურთიერთპატივისცემის კულტურის შესახებ საზოგადოების ცნობიერების ამაღლებას. Safer Internet Day […]

ISOC-CAT shared the eReuse.org experience at FOSDEM 2026

Brussels, 1st February 2026 FOSDEM 2026: Europe’s free software gathering ISOC-CAT presented its contribution at FOSDEM 2026, the major European gathering of free and open-source software developers held every year in Brussels (Belgium). FOSDEM is a free, flagship event where thousands of participants from around the world share projects, ideas, and collaborations within the free software ecosystem.   […]

ISOC-CAT ha presentat l’experiència d’eReuse.org a FOSDEM 2026

Brussel·les, 1 de febrer de 2026 FOSDEM 2026: la trobada Europea del programari lliure ISOC-CAT ha presentat la seva aportació a FOSDEM 2026, la gran trobada europea de desenvolupadors de programari lliure i obert que se celebra anualment a Brussel·les (Bèlgica). FOSDEM és un esdeveniment gratuït i de referència on milers de participants d’arreu del món comparteixen […]

Internet Society: Netherlands Chapter

Een jaar na Data Morgana: wat het coalitieakkoord wél over digitale autonomie zegt — en wat nog ontbreekt

Synopsis Een jaar na Data Morgana is de centrale vraag verschoven: niet meer óf digitale afhankelijkheid een probleem is, maar welk verhaal we gebruiken om digitale autonomie vorm te geven — en wie daarin wordt meegenomen. Wat toen nog als “frame” klonk (tech-neokolonialisme), staat nu in het coalitieakkoord als beleidsrealiteit: grip, ontvlechting, open standaarden, open […]