1 ISOC Priorities 2007 Chapter & Member Meeting Prague, 23rd March 2006

2 Overview Who are we?Who are we? EducationEducation PolicyPolicy CommunicationsCommunications MembershipMembership

3 Internet Society – Who we are Founded 1992 by Internet PioneersFounded 1992 by Internet Pioneers International, not-for-profit, charitable org. to aid resp. development and encourage deployment of the netInternational, not-for-profit, charitable org. to aid resp. development and encourage deployment of the net –Approx. 100 organisation members –26,000+ individual members –81 chapters worldwide Organisation members and.ORG surpluses fund activitiesOrganisation members and.ORG surpluses fund activities –Standards, education, policy and membership

4 ISOC’s Mission "To assure the open development, evolution and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world."

5 Key Activities Key Activities Chapter & member Programs IETF & Standards Support Policy Education Commun-ications ISOC

6 ISOC Snapshot in 2007 In 2006 ISOC met reserve targets for first time everIn 2006 ISOC met reserve targets for first time ever –2007 Budget = $14M (44% increase over 2006) Organisation better staffed than ever beforeOrganisation better staffed than ever before –2007 Budget has 26 FTE’s Top priority is to increase involvement of and engagement with members --> many investmentsTop priority is to increase involvement of and engagement with members --> many investments –Working in pursuit of common goals to advance the mission of the Internet Society These investments/initiatives are multi-year programs, not quick fixes -- we need time & supportThese investments/initiatives are multi-year programs, not quick fixes -- we need time & support

7 Priorities for Education Expanding delivery of technical training programsExpanding delivery of technical training programs –ccTLD workshops Technical hands-on training (DNS, BIND)Technical hands-on training (DNS, BIND) Policies & procedures, interaction with IANAPolicies & procedures, interaction with IANA Caribbean (Feb 07), Central Asia (mid 07)Caribbean (Feb 07), Central Asia (mid 07) –Organized with chapters where possible ISOC Fellowship for IETF ParticipationISOC Fellowship for IETF Participation –Aims to increase participation from developing countries –Formal application procedure and selection committee 80 applicants for IETF68 (4 fellows) & IETF69 (5 fellows)80 applicants for IETF68 (4 fellows) & IETF69 (5 fellows) –Mentorship program and details, encourage chapter/member involvement

8 Priorities for Education Continue support of regional forums for network operators - with chapters/members where possibleContinue support of regional forums for network operators - with chapters/members where possible –Forums provide education in network operations –ISOC provides participation fellowships, speakers and materials, and helps find sponsors –Aim to foster long term self-sustainability Communities supported - most w/ chapters/membersCommunities supported - most w/ chapters/members –AfNOG & AfriNIC, SANOG, WALC and PACNOG Regional INETsRegional INETs –INET in Africa (May), Latin America (May)

9 Priorities for Education Improving technical information distributionImproving technical information distribution –IETF Journal Encourages participation and promotes IETF activitiesEncourages participation and promotes IETF activities Information useful to policy makers and technical communityInformation useful to policy makers and technical community Online copy availableOnline copy available –Reorganise technical info on website Collaborative effort with assistance from membersCollaborative effort with assistance from members Translated documents will be availableTranslated documents will be available

10 Priorities for Education With chapters, members, experts identifying opportunities in technical & policy educationWith chapters, members, experts identifying opportunities in technical & policy education –Wireless, IXP exchange –Security –Multi-lingual content –Policymaker education Building ISOC’s “Education & capacity building identity in ICT development”Building ISOC’s “Education & capacity building identity in ICT development” –FRIDA small grants programme –SILK project involvement in Caucasus & Central Asia

11 Priorities for Policy Leading the Internet governance debateLeading the Internet governance debate –Defend and promote the Internet model and its stable and sustainable evolution Chapter/member involvement, regional bureau support, white papers, IG policy newsletters, website enhancementChapter/member involvement, regional bureau support, white papers, IG policy newsletters, website enhancement –Reaffirm ISOC’s central role in the IG debate at the international level ISOC delegations at ITU, IGF, OECD etcISOC delegations at ITU, IGF, OECD etc –Regionalize and localize ISOC’s IG efforts IGF Rio Ambassador program, IG roundtables at INETs, local chapter and member activities, engagementIGF Rio Ambassador program, IG roundtables at INETs, local chapter and member activities, engagement

12 Priorities for Policy User Centric Internet advocacy - NEW focusUser Centric Internet advocacy - NEW focus –Assert ISOC as a neutral actor promoting the idea of an « Internet for, of and by users » –Drive change in the discussion about the future of the Internet from a focus on network centricity to user centricity –Chapters and Members critical part of program development & activities

13 Priorities for Policy Internet Policy PresenceInternet Policy Presence –Increase membership engagement!!! –Defend ISOC’s principles and core values Ability to connect, speak, innovate, share, choose and trustAbility to connect, speak, innovate, share, choose and trust –Increase ISOC’s role as a trusted partner in Internet debates –Renewal/creation of status with int’l. org., leadership in int’l. meetings, etc. –Further regionalize and globalize ISOC’s presence Bureaus, RPAGs, Chapters, MembersBureaus, RPAGs, Chapters, Members

14 Priorities for Policy Leveraging Public Policy and EducationLeveraging Public Policy and Education –Recognizing important synergies between Public Policy & Education on joint projects in three crucial areas MultilingualismMultilingualism SecuritySecurity AccessAccess

15 Priorities for Communications Extend press and communication activitiesExtend press and communication activities –Develop programs/templates/guides for staff and chapter use in all communications –Increase in “ISOC” materials avail. for chapter/member use –Translating opportunistically while developing plan Redesign of ISOC website (starting 2nd half of 2007)Redesign of ISOC website (starting 2nd half of 2007) –Current efforts on ‘cleaning’ the site and making it faster –Input will continue to be sought from members –New developments underway in Policy and Edu. sections –New content management system

16 Priorities for Communications As part of Chapter Development Program, and with Chapters, define communication needs of chaptersAs part of Chapter Development Program, and with Chapters, define communication needs of chapters –Develop communications assistance & materials for chapters Press release templates and samples, interview guides, suggested topics to discuss with local media, topical briefingsPress release templates and samples, interview guides, suggested topics to discuss with local media, topical briefings Develop templates and training modules to assist with outreach and communicationsDevelop templates and training modules to assist with outreach and communications Strengthen two-way communication with chaptersStrengthen two-way communication with chapters –Learn about chapter activities and ‘feature’ local topics or events

17 Priorities for Communications IT infrastructureIT infrastructure –Marratech remote conferencing installation & ‘Shoutcast’ streaming audio Will enable live broadcasting and webcasting of briefing sessions, conferences & meeting to better support all communication activities Will enable live broadcasting and webcasting of briefing sessions, conferences & meeting to better support all communication activities –Installation of IP VOIP PBX installation across ISOC offices Geneva installed, Reston deployed soonGeneva installed, Reston deployed soon –Increase support to chapters and members communications

18 Prototype Redesign of ISOC Homepage

19 Priorities for Org Membership Member retention priorityMember retention priority –Enhanced member outreach –Expanding ‘participation’ in ISOC –Advisory council ‘wiki’ Membership recruitment driveMembership recruitment drive –New marketing materials to communicate ISOC purpose –Redefine membership benefits and value proposition SponsorshipSponsorship –Priority to seek continued sponsorship for IETF meetings and the ISOC Fellowship programme

20 Priorities for Membership ChaptersChapters –Chapter development program Speaker support, providing information & guides, chapter mentoring, improved communication tools..etc (much more detail in next presentation)Speaker support, providing information & guides, chapter mentoring, improved communication tools..etc (much more detail in next presentation) –Regional Bureaus in LAC and Africa –Revision of policies & procedures Individual membersIndividual members –Examine value of membership to improve benefits Membership systemMembership system –Staged approach - initial phase working with database consultant and ISOC members to define business rules

21 Priorities for Membership Project FundingProject Funding –$200K USD available for grants up to $10K USD 50% of funds must be ‘matched’ by applicant organisation50% of funds must be ‘matched’ by applicant organisation –Available to any member or chapter in ‘good standing’ –Two rounds a year, next round will open in April –More details and past project information

22 Thank you for listening Questions?