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9:12 am on September 19, 2026 · 2026 (277), isoc (164), mena (10)

WEBINAR 22 SEP 15:00 UTC – MENA Q3 All Members Call: From Engagement to Action / مكالمة جميع الأعضاء لمنطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا للربع الثالث: من المشاركة إلى العمل

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EN: Dark navy Internet Society title card with the white Internet Society logo at upper left and blue diagonal accent bars across the upper right. Large white text announces “MENA Q3 All Members Call: From Engagement to Action,” dated 22 September 2026. The same event title and date appear in Arabic across the lower right. AR: بطاقة عنوان بخلفية كحلية داكنة، يظهر شعار جمعية الإنترنت باللون الأبيض في أعلى اليسار، مع شرائط زرقاء مائلة في أعلى اليمين. يتوسط التصميم نص أبيض كبير يعلن عن «مكالمة جميع الأعضاء لمنطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا للربع الثالث: من المشاركة إلى العمل»، بتاريخ 22 سبتمبر 2026. ويظهر عنوان الفعالية وتاريخها باللغة العربية في الجزء السفلي الأيمن.

EN: Dark navy Internet Society title card with the white Internet Society logo at upper left and blue diagonal accent bars across the upper right. Large white text announces “MENA Q3 All Members Call: From Engagement to Action,” dated 22 September 2026. The same event title and date appear in Arabic across the lower right. AR: بطاقة عنوان بخلفية كحلية داكنة، يظهر شعار جمعية الإنترنت باللون الأبيض في أعلى اليسار، مع شرائط زرقاء مائلة في أعلى اليمين. يتوسط التصميم نص أبيض كبير يعلن عن «مكالمة جميع الأعضاء لمنطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا للربع الثالث: من المشاركة إلى العمل»، بتاريخ 22 سبتمبر 2026. ويظهر عنوان الفعالية وتاريخها باللغة العربية في الجزء السفلي الأيمن.

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On Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 15:00 UTC, the Internet Society (ISOC) hosts the ‘MENA Q3 All Members Call: From Engagement to Action‘, an interactive regional gathering to reconnect, share updates, and explore new ways to engage with Internet Society projects, resources, and opportunities. The call will spotlight member experiences, Arabic-language resources, regional priorities, and practical next steps to strengthen collaboration and impact across the MENA community. The main language of the call will be Arabic, with direct Arabic-English interpretation available.

في يوم الثلاثاء، ٢٢ سبتمبر ٢٠٢٦ الساعة ١٥:٠٠ بالتوقيت العالمي (UTC)، تستضيف جمعية الإنترنت (ISOC) «مكالمة جميع الأعضاء لمنطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا للربع الثالث: من المشاركة إلى العمل»، وهي لقاء إقليمي تفاعلي لإعادة التواصل وتبادل المستجدات واستكشاف طرق جديدة للمشاركة في مشاريع جمعية الإنترنت ومواردها وفرصها. وستسلّط المكالمة الضوء على تجارب الأعضاء، والموارد باللغة العربية، والأولويات الإقليمية، والخطوات العملية التالية لتعزيز التعاون والأثر في مجتمع منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا. اللغة الرئيسية للمكالمة هي العربية، مع توفّر ترجمة فورية مباشرة بين العربية والإنجليزية.

 

#InternetSociety #MENA #CommunityEngagement

8:06 pm on September 14, 2026 · 2026 (277), alumni (2), isoc (164), isoc alumni (5)

WEBINAR 29 SEP 12:30 UTC – ISOC Global Alumni Event 2026

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Dark navy Internet Society title card with the white Internet Society logo in the upper left and abstract blue geometric accents around the edges. Large centered white text reads “2026 Global Alumni Event,” with the date “29 September 2026” centered near the bottom.

Dark navy Internet Society title card with the white Internet Society logo in the upper left and abstract blue geometric accents around the edges. Large centered white text reads “2026 Global Alumni Event,” with the date “29 September 2026” centered near the bottom.
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On Tuesday, 29 September 2026, at 08:30–09:30 EDT (12:30–13:30 UTC), the Internet Society (ISOC) hosts the ‘Global Alumni Event 2026‘.

Attendees will hear directly from alumni who are creating a safer and more accessible Internet, and learn more about how the Internet Society Alumni Network fosters their personal and professional growth. The event also celebrates those who have donated their time and energy towards important Alumni projects, and looks ahead to what is coming up for 2027.

SPEAKERS
Anoushka Roy – Manager, Public Policy, Deloitte India
Dr Kgopotso Magoro – Digital Transformation Scholar-Practitioner
Dr. Luis Miguel Martínez Cervantes – Professor of Engineering, PhD
Racheal Ncube – Spoken Word Artist / Digital Haven Lead

HOST / MODERATOR
Claire van Zwieten – Alumni Specialist, Internet Society Foundation

#InternetSociety #AlumniNetwork #InternetChampions

9:02 am on July 17, 2026 · 2026 (277), apac (37), isoc (164), policy (40)

WEBINAR 14 AUG 06:00 UTC – Internet Society APAC Q3 2026 Regional Call

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A minimalist event title slide on a deep indigo-blue background. The Internet Society and Internet Society Foundation logos appear side by side in the upper left. Large white sans-serif text centered left announces the event title, with the date beneath in a smaller font. Small rounded accent blocks in shades of blue and yellow decorate the lower left corner, while the rest of the slide remains clean and uncluttered.

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On Friday 14 August 2026 at 06:00-07:00 UTC the Internet Society will hold its Q3 call for the Asia Pacific (APAC) community. This edition of the APAC Regional Call will focus on policy and advocacy engagement, emerging trends, and key priorities across the Asia-Pacific region. The session will feature perspectives from both Internet Society staff and community leaders, along with an interactive discussion to facilitate the sharing of experiences, peer learning, and the exploration of potential collaboration opportunities across the region.

HOST / MODERATOR
Sohini Rajiyung – Internet Society

#APAC #InternetSociety #DigitalPolicy

2:19 am on July 5, 2026 · 2026 (277), GDC (10), internet governance (47), isoc (164), wsis (34)

RECAP 9 JUL 2026 – WSIS+20 follow-up – from Milestones to Momentum: what comes next?

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On 9 July 2026, the Internet Society United Kingdom, Switzerland, Serbia, and Germany Chapters hosted a WSIS Forum 2026 session, ‘WSIS+20 follow-up – from Milestones to Momentum: what comes next?‘.

As the WSIS process marked its 20th anniversary, this interactive session offered a measured, action-oriented look at what comes next. Panellists reflected on the outcomes of the April CSTD meeting and the WSIS+20 outcome document, examining their implications for the Global Digital Compact and the agreed implementation roadmap. The discussion explored how intergovernmental decisions can translate into coherent, coordinated action at the global, regional, and national levels – and how progress can be monitored and made accountable.

It also addressed the IGF’s strengthened permanent mandate, the evolving IGF ecosystem, and the growing recognition of National and Regional IGFs – bringing together Member States, the technical community, civil society, and the private sector to align priorities and identify practical next steps.

SPEAKERS
Paul Gaskell – Deputy Director, Digital Trade, Internet Governance & Digital Standards, UK Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT)
Matthew Shears – Board Member, Internet Society United Kingdom
Markus Kummer – IGF Expert, Internet Society Switzerland
Valeria Betancourt – Internet Governance Lead, Association for Progressive Communications (APC)
Dr. Jimson Olufuye – CEO, Kontemporary Konsulting, Nigeria
Dr. Charles Noir – VP Community Investment, Policy & Advocacy, CIRA
Dr. Yik Chan Chin – Project Lead on AI, United Nations University, Macao

MODERATORS
Desiree Miloshevic Evans – President, Internet Society Serbia; Chair, RIPE NCC Cooperation WG
Dr. Olivier Crépin-Leblond – Chair, Internet Society United Kingdom

RESPONDENTS
Carl Gahnberg – Director of Policy Development and Research, Internet Society

Q&A
Pari Esfandiari – President, Global TechnoPolitics Forum
Wout de Natris – DC-ISSS

#WSIS #WSIS20 #InternetGovernance #IGF

3:09 pm on May 25, 2026 · 2026 (277), isoc (164), isoc africa (13)

WEBINAR 10 JUN 14:00 UTC – Internet Society 2026 Africa “Act Local” Regional Call #1

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Graphic promoting the Internet Society Africa Regional Call #1: “Act Local,” on 10 June 2026, with Internet Society branding and the slogan “Think Global. Act Local.”

Graphic promoting the Internet Society Africa Regional Call #1: “Act Local,” on 10 June 2026, with Internet Society branding and the slogan “Think Global. Act Local.”
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On Wednesday, 10 June 2026, at 14:00 UTC, the Internet Society will host the ‘2026 Africa “Act Local” Regional Call #1‘ – a space to connect, align priorities, and drive impactful action in support of 2026 goals.

HOST
Victor Ndonnang – Senior Manager, Community Engagement, Africa

#InternetSociety #ActLocal @ISOC_Africa

8:26 am on March 12, 2026 · 2026 (277), cyberviolence (1), isoc (164), isoc foundation (7), ISOC Mali (12), un (41), women (14)

10 mars 2026 – ISOC Mali – STOP À LA CYBERVIOLENCE – Pour un Internet sûr pour toutes et tous

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Le 10 mars 2026 le chapitre malien de l’Internet Society (@ISOCML) en partenariat avec le Complexe Numérique de Bamako, l’ONU Femme , Internet Society ,et Internet Society Foundation, a célébré la Journée internationale des droits des femmes avec un webinaire ‘STOP À LA CYBERVIOLENCE – Pour un Internet sûr pour toutes et tous‘. “Une femme qui s’exprime librement en ligne est une femme qui affirme sa place dans le monde.”

INTERVENANTS
Bakary Kouyaté – Président, ISOC Mali
Maïmouna Dioncounda Dembélé – Commissaire, CNDH (Commission Nationale des Droits de l’Homme) et Présidente de la sous-commission promotion des DH
Amina A. Dicko – Défenseuse des droits des femmes et filles et Experte en VBG / Présidente Solidaris223
Aminata Keita – Journaliste Spécialisée en Numérique et Communicante Digitale
Aminata Haïdara – Présentatrice TV, Blogueuse et Influenceuse engagée pour un numérique responsable (« Animatrice H »)
Fanta Coumba Karembe – Directrice du Service de la Certification et de la Signature Électronique du Mali (SCSE)
Coumba Bah – Féministe, Experte en gouvernance démocratique et défenseuse des DH, Animatrice-productrice émission Musoya (Joliba TV/FM)
MODÉRATRICE
Karidia Sangaré – ISOC Mali

2:59 pm on December 14, 2025 · africa (115), community (8), isoc (164)

RECORDING – Internet Society Africa Community Call – Q4 2025

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On 11 December 2025, the Internet Society held its Q4 Africa Community Call with the theme ‘Celebrating 2025, Igniting 2026‘. The session highlighted Africa’s leadership in connectivity, online safety, and open Internet advocacy, and recognized outstanding chapters through the inaugural Community Champions program. Internet Society leadership also outlined priorities for 2026 aligned with the 2030 Strategy, emphasizing community-centered connectivity, affordability, trust, and collaboration.

SPEAKERS
Sally Wentworth – President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Internet Society
Dr. Nazarius Kirama – Representative, Internet Society Togo Chapter
Joyce Dogniez – Vice President, Empowerment and Outreach, Internet Society Foundation
Mohamed Oury Diallo – Representative, Internet Society Mali Chapter
Maud Ashong Elliot – President, Internet Society Ghana Chapter
Dr. Ayotunde Coker – Chief Executive Officer, Open Access Data Centres / WIOCC Group (Internet Society Organization Member)
Ruth Njeri – Internet Society Alumna
Yogesh Khanna – Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Internet Society
Cynthia Laurette Fofana-Apia – President, Internet Society Côte d’Ivoire Chapter
Bakary Kouayate – Representative, Internet Society Mali Chapter
Christine Saegesser Baethge – Senior Director, Chapters and Special Interest Groups, Internet Society
Dawit Bekele – Regional Vice President, Africa, Internet Society
Denaya Dennis – Secretary, Internet Society South Sudan Chapter
HOSTS / MODERATORS
Victor Ndonnang – Senior Manager, Community Engagement, Africa, Internet Society
Hana Sabbagh – Community Engagement Manager, Middle East, Internet Society

#WeAreTheInternetSociety #InternetForEveryone @ISOC_Africa @ISOC_Community @InternetSociety

11:39 am on November 26, 2025 · isoc (164), isoc alumni (5)

RECORDING – Internet Society 2025 Global Alumni Event

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On November 25, 2025, the Internet Society Alumni Network hosted its 2025 Global Event to celebrate the impact generation, connections nurtured, and progress made in its community. Participants heard directly from alumni who are creating a safer and more accessible Internet, and learnt more about how the Alumni Network fosters their personal and professional growth, and what is coming up for 2026…

SPEAKERS
Sally Wentworth – President and CEO, Internet Society
John Quarterman – 2025 Internet Hall of Fame Inductee
Preeksha Malhotra – ISOC Alumna
Richard Buregeya – ISOC Alumnus
Kathleen Moriarty – Internet Society Board of Trustees
Olufunke Baruwa – Internet SocietyBoard of Trustees
Chris Locke – EVP / MD, ISOC Foundation
HOST: Claire van Zwieten – Alumni Specialist, Internet Society

#ISOCAlumni @InternetSociety

5:03 am on October 16, 2025 · community day (1), isoc (164), north america (2), resilience (16)

RECORDING – Internet Society Community Day North America 2025

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This event, held online on October 9 2025, focused on the role of the internet in Emergency preparedness and Emergency Response, and featured conversations with, and skill-shares from, members of Internet Society chapters across North America and our partner organizations. With recent increases in severe weather events or natural disasters such as wildfires, storms, floods, droughts, earthquakes, wars and mass-casualty events, it was an opportunity to discuss the role that the Internet plays in such events, and learn ways technology can be leveraged to improve outcomes.

SPEAKERS
Kyle Shulman – Senior Manager, Community Engagement, Internet Society
Caleb Ogundele – Member, Internet Society Board of Trustees, Internet Society
Joe Hillis –  Co-Founder and Operations Director, Information Technology Disaster Resource Center.
Dan York – Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO, Internet Society
Stuart Reid – President – Internet Society New York Chapter
Courtney Comber – Executive Director,  North End Connect, Winnipeg
Ronald Petty – Chairman, Internet Society San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
Sean Taketa McLaughlin – Internet Society Hawaii Chapter
Georgia Evans –  Board Director, The Canadian Internet Society
Joel Templeman –  Executive Director, Internet Society Manitoba Chapter.
Tom Thorley – Chair – Internet Society Los Angeles and Southern California Chapter
Yogesh Khanna – Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Internet Society
Virtual social- moderated by Kyle Shulman

#CommunityDay @ISOC_NA @InternetSociety @ISOCNY @sfbayisoc @isochawaii @IsocManitoba @isoclasocal @TCIS_Canada @ITDRC @danyork @ronald_petty @JoelTempleman @muyiwacaleb @yoyokhanna