The Internet Society and The Value of Membership

2 What Makes the Internet Society Unique? Our sole focus is the InternetOur sole focus is the Internet We support the standards process which is central to the Internet’s development & successWe support the standards process which is central to the Internet’s development & success We enable capacity building in developing countriesWe enable capacity building in developing countries We are a central player in Internet policyWe are a central player in Internet policy We are global, but with a local perspectiveWe are global, but with a local perspective

3 Our Focus is the Internet 25 year history25 year history The only global organisation focused on keeping the Internet open and usableThe only global organisation focused on keeping the Internet open and usable We do this through our work in:We do this through our work in: –Standards –Policy –Education

4 Supporting the Standards Process Home to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)Home to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) ISOC provides 40% of IETF’s fundingISOC provides 40% of IETF’s funding IETF is the premiere standards setting body for the InternetIETF is the premiere standards setting body for the Internet The work of the IETF is critical to the future structure of the InternetThe work of the IETF is critical to the future structure of the Internet

5 Capacity Building through Education and Training Our training programs expands Internet capacity in developing countriesOur training programs expands Internet capacity in developing countries Education promotes capacity building in the area of policy formationEducation promotes capacity building in the area of policy formation Educate policy makers on the intersection of technology and public policyEducate policy makers on the intersection of technology and public policy

6 Public Policy Leadership Provide leadership in global public policy forumsProvide leadership in global public policy forums –Internet Governance Forum –ICANN Respected and influential voice – a trusted and export source for information on technology & policyRespected and influential voice – a trusted and export source for information on technology & policy

7 Global with a Local Perspective Offices in North America, Europe and AustraliaOffices in North America, Europe and Australia Regional Bureaus – regional leaders with ties to the local Internet communityRegional Bureaus – regional leaders with ties to the local Internet community –Africa, Latin America, Asia (future) Chapters in 70+ countriesChapters in 70+ countries

8 Local Presence Expands Our Influence and Effectiveness Leverage our international policy leadership at the regional/local levelsLeverage our international policy leadership at the regional/local levels Allow organisations to become involved in the Internet’s development at the local/regional levelsAllow organisations to become involved in the Internet’s development at the local/regional levels Provide organisations with a ready vehicle for networking with local/regional Internet communitiesProvide organisations with a ready vehicle for networking with local/regional Internet communities

9 How Membership Benefits Your Organisation You will be recognized as a leader in in helping to ensure the stable growth of the Internet to all regions of the worldYou will be recognized as a leader in in helping to ensure the stable growth of the Internet to all regions of the world You will join with others to reach consensus on technical and policy issues that impact the future of Internet.You will join with others to reach consensus on technical and policy issues that impact the future of Internet. You will develop your global network of personal contacts with key scientists, engineers, policy makers and business leadersYou will develop your global network of personal contacts with key scientists, engineers, policy makers and business leaders

10 How Membership Benefits Your Organisaton You will save time and money – we provide the in-depth information and analysis on current policy and technical issues, actions and trends that will impact your businessYou will save time and money – we provide the in-depth information and analysis on current policy and technical issues, actions and trends that will impact your business You will gain new partnership and business opportunities through participation in our policy, education and technical initiativesYou will gain new partnership and business opportunities through participation in our policy, education and technical initiatives

For more information and to join, contact: Terry Monroe Director of Development & Membership x115