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2025 Elections
Board Candidates Elections 2025-2027 Term We’re hosting our annual board elections next month and are opening the call for applications! There are up to 4 seats open, with several current board members running and room for several new faces. Applications can be submitted here SF Bay Area ISOC Board Application – Google Forms by Nov […]
ISOC-NY General Membership Meeting – Nov. 12th, 7pm
ISOC-NY is having an election for the Board of Directors and for Officer positions. The Officers and Directors will help to guide the future of ISOC-NY. We need you to contribute your energy and ideas by participating in the upcoming election. To that end, we will have a full Membership Meeting next Tuesday, Nov. 12th at […]
Global Encryption Day 2024 Summary
“When you hear the word encryption, what comes to mind? Take a moment…” That was the ask in our prior post (https://www.sfbayisoc.org/2024/09/21/encryption-matters/). The Global Encryption Day event in San Francisco was a tremendous success, with an excellent turnout both in-person and virtually. Participants in Track 1 gained hands-on experience in encryption technologies at Google Community […]
Encryption Matters
When you hear the word encryption, what comes to mind? Take a moment. Upon asking this question to others, answers range from nice and clear, such as “safety” to challenging and obtuse, such as “hard to use”. It’s not unexpected to see why such a range of responses come to mind. Encryption is an idea, […]
MEETUP/WEBCAST SEP 26: Harlem Emergency Preparedness Day 2024
On Thursday September 26 2024 at 12pm ET (16:00 UTC) WHCR-90.3FM will host the 7th annual Harlem Emergency Preparedness Day at City College NYC. The purpose of this annual event is to give residents of the Harlem community information, skills and tools to prepare them for emergencies and natural disaster. Participating organizations include Harlem Hospital […]
ISOC-NY TV: Strengthening Online Safety: Encryption, Advocacy, and Global Security Practices
On Wednesday September 11 2024 the ISOC-NY TV show features a webinar from our Internet Society Online Safety Special Interest Group: ‘Strengthening Online Safety: Encryption, Advocacy, and Global Security Practices‘. Cybersecurity expert Nicolas Fiumarelli gives practical tips, and also explores the state of post-quantum cryptography. What: ISOC-NY TV – Strengthening Online Safety: Encryption, Advocacy, and […]
ISOC-NY TV: Global Tech Outage: The need for Internet resilience
On Wednesday July 31 2024 the ISOC-NY TV show features a webinar, in the wake of the CrowdStrike global Windows outage, on how the Internet itself can be protected from such failures. Referenced in the program: Internet Society Online Safety Special Interest Group |Related blog post – Global Tech Outage Demonstrates Need for Resiliency in […]
ISOC-NY TV: Extreme Heat and NYC
On Wednesday July 3 2024 the ISOC-NY TV show show features two NYC Open Data Week sessions focused on mapping the effects of extreme heat on the City’s denizens, the first ‘Aging and Adaptation to Extreme Heat‘ from Cornell, and the second ‘Heat Story‘ from the NYC Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene. What: ISOC-NY […]
Call for TCIS Board Nominations 2024
Expressions of Interest for 2024 TCIS Board Nominations The post Call for TCIS Board Nominations 2024 appeared first on The Canadian Internet Society.
ISOC-NY TV: City of Yes: Using Data to Unlock Economic Opportunity
On Wednesday April 24 2024 the ISOC-NY TV show a session from the NYC School of Data on March 23 2024. NYC Department of Planning officials reveal the new ‘City of Yes‘ policy, a progressive approach to zoning, driven by open data. What: ISOC-NY TV – ISOC-NY TV – City of Yes: Using Data to […]
Cybersecurity Standards Are Not a Reason to Hit the Snooze Button
Small Business and IoT Safety in the Context of Current Global Events The giant leap in connected device adoption among citizens, institutions, and businesses due to COVID-19 response us indeed unprecedented. As informed by McKinsey, “The levels of working remotely have skyrocketed during lockdowns and are likely to remain higher than pre-crisis levels for some […]
WEBCAST MAR 23 – NYC School of Data 2024
On Saturday March 23 2024 BetaNYC hosts NYC School of Data 2024 at CUNY School of Law in Queens. This year’s event celebrates the 12th anniversary of the City’s transformative open data law and concludes NYC Open Data Week 2024. NYC School of Data is a community driven conference with a focus on open data, […]
ISOC-NY TV – Weds 2pm @mnn59 – Silicon Harlem Inspo Meetup
On Wednesday January 31 2024 the ISOC-NY TV show features excerpts from the Silicon Harlem Inspo Meetup on Jan 18 2024. After CEO Clayton Banks gives his Top Ten Predictions for the year, he sits down with Joshua Breitbart and Jodia Vanel, State and Federal officers responsible for distributing the more than $664 million in […]
Submission to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada re: Copyright in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence
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Welcome the new and returning board members!
The 2023 Nominating Committee (NomCom) is pleased to announce that the membership has accepted our slate of new and returning board members for the 2024-2026 board. Congratulations to our board (members elected and reelected this cycle bolded): Caitlin Doyle (she/her) Jesus Guerrero (they/them) Fatema Kothari (she/her) April Lat (they/them) Gustavo Ortega (he/him) Ron Petty (he/him) […]
2024-2026 Board Election – Voting is now live!
The Nominating Committee is pleased to share the 2024-2026 slate for the membership’s consideration. Votes are due by November 29th, 2023.
Encryption for Babies Community Beta Read: Read Out
Earlier this month we celebrated Global Encryption Day (October 21st this year) a bit early, tabling in downtown Mountain View. There, we hosted a community beta read of “Encryption for Babies,” handing out temporary tattoos and stickers, and engaging the community in conversations about what encryption means to us all. Thank you to the Global […]
Board Elections for 2024-26 Term
We’re hosting our annual board elections next month and are opening the call for applications! There are up to 5 seats open, with several current board members running and room for several new faces. Applications can be submitted here by November 10th 2023. Call for Applications The Internet Society engages in a wide range of […]
ISOC-NY Election 2023-2024 – Final Result
The final result of the Internet Society Chapter of the Greater New York City Metropolitan Area (ISOC-NY) 2023-2024 Election is as follows: 1. BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BoD) Stuart Reid Danny Glix Dave Burstein Andrea Romaoli Garcia Nayeem Ghori Namra Naseer Phil Davis Doug Frazier Polly Spain Jennie Bourne Greg Shatan Joseph Shraibman Liwayway (Dawn) Arce-Rodriguez […]
ISOC-NY Election 2023-2024 – Voting Results
The result of the voting in the Internet Society Chapter of the Greater New York City Metropolitan Area (ISOC-NY) 2023-2024 Election is as follows: 1. BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BoD) Stuart Reid Danny Glix Dave Burstein Andrea Romaoli Garcia Nayeem Ghori Namra Naseer Phil Davis Doug Frazier Polly Spain Jennie Bourne Greg Shatan Joseph Shraibman Liwayway […]
ISOC-NY Election 2023-2024 – Candidates and Campaign info
CANDIDATES The slate of candidates for Officer and Board of Director positions at the Internet Society Chapter of the Greater New York City Metropolitan Area (ISOC-NY) 2023-2024 Election is as follows: 1. BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BoD) 1. Stuart Reid 2. Danny Glix 3. Dave Burstein 4. Andrea Romaoli Garcia 5. Nayeem Ghori 6. Namra Naseer […]
Encryption for Babies Community Beta Read
Join us on October 8th, 1-8pm in downtown Mountain View (823 Villa St., Mountain View, CA 94041) for a fun event leading up to Global Encryption Day on October 21st, 2023. Encryption for Babies is a children’s book that lays out the concepts behind encryption in simple language and we’re hoping it will inspire conversations […]
ISOC-NY Election Announcement and Call for Nominations
The Internet Society Chapter of the Greater New York Metropolitan Area (ISOC-NY) is having an election for the Board of Directors and for Officer positions. The Officers and Directors will help to guide the future of ISOC-NY. We need you to contribute your energy and ideas by joining ISOC-NY leadership. The Board and Officers should […]
WEBCAST SEP 6 – Broadband Freedom Of Choice – Virtual Town Hall
On Wednesday September 6 2023 at 16:00-18:00 EDT (20:00-22:00 UTC) Wired Broadband, Inc. presents a virtual town hall ‘Broadband Freedom Of Choice‘. Wired Broadband, Inc. is a New York City non-profit, founded in 2020, focusing on safe technology for the public. SPEAKERS Gigi Sohn, Executive Dir., American Assoc. of Public Broadband Kimberly McKinley, Chief Marketing […]
2023 NY Metro Joint Cyber Security Conference + Workshops – Register now!
[ISOC-NY is a community partner in this Cybersecurity Awareness Month event – it’s $75 for the conference, $150 for the workshops – great value! Usually sells out, so don’t leave til the last minute. More info: https://infosecurity.nyc/ ] The 2023 NY Metro Joint Cyber Security Conference will be held in-person on October 19th, celebrating our 10th anniversary featuring a keynote by Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director of the […]
ISOC-NY TV – Weds 2pm @mnn59 – NYC Internet & Digital Equity listening session – June 14 2023
On Wednesday April 12 2023 the ISOC-NY TV show features excerpts from the NYC Internet & Digital Equity listening session on June 14 2023. Convened by Silicon Harlem and the NYC Office of Technology & Innovation, in partnership with Empire State Development’s ConnectALL Office, this is one of a series of sessions being held around […]
Chairman’s report 2023
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Good afternoon friends and welcome to the 2023 Annual General Meeting. The President will speak shortly and pass on well deserved praise for those who havetoiled for the cause of a free and open Internet. I would be remiss in not mentioning especially Philip Palmer for his many important submissions and […]
ISOC-NY TV – Weds 2pm @mnn59 – May 2023 NYC Mesh Org Meetup + Why Encryption Matters w/ Ryan Polk
On Wednesday June 7 2023 the ISOC-NY TV show features features the May NYC Mesh Org Meetup, which includes a ‘State of the Mesh’ report by Brian Hall, plus Ryan Polk of the Internet Society explains why, in the face of ‘backdoor’ legislation, encryption matters. #nycmesh #communitynetworks #nyc #encryption #EARNIT #STOPCSAM What: May 2023 NYC […]
Expressions of Interest for 2023 ISCC Board Nominations
SAVE THE DATE Submissions Due: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 (Close of Business)Annual General Meeting: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 (3:004:00 pm ET) The role of the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Internet Society – Canada Chapter (“ISCC”) is to provide strategic direction and oversight to help guide ISCC as it fulfills its mandate to be a recognized thought […]
Canada risks losing out to global competitors if it fails to lift its AI adoption rates, warn AI policy expertsCanada risks losing out to global competitors if it fails to lift its
ICYMI: Recap on our recent AI policy event & take-aways from global AI policy experts If you weren’t able to join us for the recent AI policy event in Ottawa, “Stepping up to the plate: is Canada ready for what’s coming in AI?,” read the recap on what our expert panelists said about creating AI […]