State of the Net Conference 2026

PLEASE NOTE

The date for this event has been changed to February 9th from February 23rd since pre-registration opened. Please update your calendars accordingly.

Sales for in-person tickets for State of the Net end on Thursday, February 5th at noon EST. If you have not purchased an in-person ticket by this time, additional tickets will be available for purchase on-site.

For a discout student ticket please apply here.

STATE OF THE NET

Every February the most prominent Internet stakeholders convene at the State of the Net Conference to debate and discuss the issues that will shape Internet policy during the year. In its 22nd year, State of the Net (SOTN) is an opportunity to connect with colleagues across the spectrum of industry, government, and the public interest.

With Artificial Intelligence in the news daily, it’s a critical time for our issues. Join the entire Internet policy community at SOTN on February 9, 2026. Student and Foundry discounts are available.

ABOUT

The State of the Net is America’s premier Internet policy conference series. It brings together Internet stakeholders in government and in the private sector to explore the potential of a decentralized global Internet to promote communications, commerce and democracy.