Internet Society New York Chapter (ISOC-NY)

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WEBINAR MONDAY: #CommunityNetworks / Innovations in #Spectrum Management #SwitchItOn @ISOC_LAC @InternetSociety August 25, 2018
In November 2017 the Internet Society released a policy paper brief Spectrum Approaches for Community Networks. In May 2018 another brief Unleashing Community Networks: Innovative Licensing Approaches was published. Earlier in August the preview of a full paper Innovations in Spectrum Management was released. On Monday August 27 2018 at Noon EDT (16:00 UTC) the Internet […]
VIDEO: @NYCMesh presentation at @NSF WINS Challenge Demo Day @Mozilla #communitynetworks August 24, 2018
Earlier in 2018 NYC Mesh received a Design Concept (Stage 1) Honorable Mention in the Smart Community Networks Challenge in the NSF Mozilla Wireless Innovation for a Networked Society (WINS) Challenge. This qualified them for stage 2 – the Working Prototype Stage Thus Zach Giles presented at a “demo day” showcase on August 14th, 2018 at […]
ISOC-NY TV Show 2pm today @mnn59 @SiliconHarlem meetup at Economic Development Day #HarlemWeek August 23, 2018
Today, Wednesday August 22 2018, the ISOC-NY TV show features the Silicon Harlem panel discussion that concluded Economic Development Day at the Harlem Week on Aug 9. The panel focused on infrastructure, engagements, and initiatives to bring communities into the future. Speakers: Dr. Dan Kilper, Columbia University; Sheila Foster, Georgetown University; Daniel Reyes, LDI Color […]
WEBCAST TUE-THU: Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum 2017 (AfPIF) live from Capetown, South Africa #afpif2018 #iWeek2018 August 22, 2018
The 9th Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) takes place from 21-23 August, 2018 in Capetown, South Africa. The event, which this year is being held in conjunction with iWeek, discusses regional interconnection dynamics and content issues that are critical components of transit deficits. As a multi-stakeholder forum, AfPIF seeks to foster cross-border interconnection opportunities […]
WEBCAST TODAY: @InternetAUS Experts Session on Encryption in Parliament House, Canberra #aussiesencrypt August 20, 2018
Today, August 20 2018, at 07:00 UTC Internet Australia and the Internet Society present an Experts Session on Encryption at Parliament House in Canberra. During the session, international and local experts from across the field will discuss the technical aspects of encryption and digital security. They will explain how encryption is used to secure communications […]
WEBCAST TODAY: Mauritius Internet Governance Forum #mauritiusigf August 17, 2018
Today, Friday August 17 2018 the main session of the Mauritius Internet Governance Forum is taking place in Port Louis, following a Youth IGF yesterday. The focus of the 2018 Forum is on Internet Governance with a view to promote child protection online. Participating stakeholders in the field of Information, Communication and Technology, and Child protection […]
WEBCAST THURS: @NSF Millimeter-Wave RCN – 4th Workshop, July 2018 #NSFfunded #5G #mmwrcn @NYUTandon August 9, 2018
On Thursday August 2018 the Internet Society Livestream Channel will rebroadcast the 4th Workshop of the Research Coordination Network (RCN) on Millimeter-Wave Wireless, held at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn on July 12-13 2018. The RCN’s aim is to spur research and development of mmW wireless, driven by innovations in three key areas: […]
ISOC-NY TV Show 2pm today @mnn59 #ProtectingNY Summit – Government’s Integrity in the Post-Truth Era @CSNY_Events @CityAndStateNY August 8, 2018
Today, Wednesday August 8 2018, the ISOC-NY TV show features a panel discussion Government’s Integrity in the Post-Truth Era at the Protecting NY Summit on July 17. The panel focused on election security – both the actual polling process, and potential abuses of social media. Speakers: Ben Max, Executive Editor, Gotham Gazette (moderator); Senator Todd […]
WEBCAST TODAY: Barbados Internet Governance Forum 2018 (restream) #igfBarbados #igf August 7, 2018
The 2nd Barbados Internet Governance Forum (IGF) was held on July 19-20 2018 in St Michael. A multistakeholder initiative, lead by the Internet Society Barbados Chapter, the IGF provided Barbadians from all sectors of society with a platform to discuss how they use the internet and the most pertinent issues affecting them. The entire event […]

IGF 2018: Improvements and a Call for Contributions September 24, 2018
The annual meetings of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) have been consolidated as the main space for discussion and exchange of ideas among the stakeholders of the Internet community on an equal footing. However, there are diverse activities which take place throughout the year that require the participation of all the actors of the community. […]
The Week in Internet News: China’s New Cyberspace Head Talks Up New Controls September 24, 2018
“Cleansing” cyberspace: Zhuang Rongwen, recently appointed as director of the Cyberspace Administration of China, has vowed to promote “positive energy” on the Internet while suppressing “negative elements,” including “wrong ideological trends” that attack the Communist Party there, reports the South China Morning Post. Zhuang called on all Internet users to join party members to fight […]
What’s Ahead at the 2018 Plenipotentiary Conference September 21, 2018
Today the Internet Society published a matrix of issues that will be discussed at the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Plenipotentiary treaty conference (PP-18) in Dubai next month. The matrix reflects common proposals adopted recently at some of the ITU’s regional preparatory meetings. It is intended to aid our community in preparations and serve as a […]
The Second Annual Global People’s Summit: Imagine a World with Equal Opportunities September 21, 2018
On 22nd of September Internet Society President and CEO, Andrew Sullivan, will take the stage in New York as part of the 2nd annual Global People’s Summit, an event dedicated to bringing new voices forward on some of the world’s most pressing issues. We invite you to be a part of it. Here’s how: Time: 12:20 […]
New Case Study: The Impact of a Community Network on Improving Education in Pakistan September 21, 2018
Two years ago, the Internet Society and COMSATS Internet Services, a local Internet service provider in Pakistan, ventured into Chak-5 Faiz, a rural village in the Punjab province, 25 kilometres from the city of Multan. At that time, some of the villagers had to walk two kilometres to access the Internet. Little did we know, […]