Founded in 1992 by Internet pioneers, the Internet Society is a global charitable organization advocating for an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for everyone. Working with its community of over 90,000 members and 120+ chapters around the world, the nonprofit organization helps build, promote, and defend the Internet.
global members who can join local chapters, participate in online forums, and attend events.
organization members are companies and organizations from the technology community, business, academia, and the not-for-profit sector.
chapters and special interest groups in 105 countries are comprised of local volunteers who run programs and activities that support our principles and mission.
The Internet Society has subject matter experts on a variety of topics related to the Internet including: Internet access and connectivity, Internet shutdowns and other disruptions, Internet regulation, encryption, network routing security, among others. Please contact Allesandra de Santillana at media@isoc.org.