A pandemic that’s changed millions of lives and still has us in a world where we now expect the unexpected.
But, for those of us who have it, the Internet has enabled life to go on.
Businesses and schools are able to continue their core activity online. People are able to order food and medicine delivery to lower the risk of contagion. Families are video conferencing to catch up, worship, and even attend weddings.
2020 has shone a spotlight on the vital role the Internet plays in keeping us connected and informed and enriching our lives. While many governments continue to struggle to respond effectively to the crisis, the Internet’s foundation stayed resilient, allowing those that have access to carry on: Living, working, and learning. But every day, governments are proposing new laws and policies that could harm it.
And while we are all still navigating an unstable world, it’s critical we start to take stock and look forward.
Thank you for joining leaders of Internet industry as they looked back at what had happened in 2020 but also what could be next for the Internet in 2021.
The event was moderated by Jane Coffin, Senior Vice President, Internet Growth at the Internet Society.
