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On Thursday, 17 September 2026, at 11:00–12:00 PDT (18:00–19:00 UTC), the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) hosts ‘EFFecting Change: How to Build a Decentralized Web That Truly Works for All‘, part of its EFFecting Change Livestream Series.
Freedom, openness, interoperability, and the ability to connect without a single gatekeeper defined the internet’s core promise 25 years ago. Today, most of our online life happens on centralized platforms that control our data, shape our experiences, and set the rules for communication. This monopolization brings real risks: digital surveillance, censorship, and a loss of user agency. The Fediverse offers a different model. Instead of a single platform, it’s a network of independent, interoperable services that connect using open protocols like ActivityPub. Like email, people can choose different providers yet still communicate across the network. Users can build online spaces that reflect their communities’ needs and values. Organizations can host their own services or partner with trusted providers, gaining control over their data, reducing reliance on corporate platforms, and fostering more localized approaches to online community.
SPEAKERS
Bruce Schneier – Public Interest Technologist
Mallory Knodel – Executive Director, Social Web Foundation
HOST/MODERATOR
Babette Ngene – Public Interest Technology Director, Electronic Frontier Foundation
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