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State of the Net Wireless Agenda Announced

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Announcing The State of the Net Wireless Agenda

We’re excited to announce even more speakers and panels for the 7th annual State of the Net Wireless Conference on Monday, April 20 at the Newseum (Mobile users view the mobile agenda here). The exciting agenda features discussions with renowned Internet industry analyst Craig Moffett, F.C.C. enforcer Travis LeBlanc and a wireless conversation with Representative Blake Farenthold. State of the Net Wireless will feature discussions on the Internet of Things, the Exciting Future of Wireless Networks and more. We have a few more tweaks to the agenda, which is subject to change.

The State of the Net Conference is an inclusive Internet stakeholder event providing a balanced set of perspectives and a place where the Internet policy community can come together. Thanks to our generous sponsors the conference is free to attend for all. Please join us and don’t wait to get your complimentary ticket. And make sure you follow @SOTN and use the hashtag #SOTNW on Twitter for conference updates!

Monday, April 20, 2015 from 2 PM to 7 PM
The Newseum’s Knight Conference Center
555 Pennsylvania Ave Northwest
Washington, DC 20001

 

State of the Net Wireless At-a-Glance

A Fireside Chat with Travis LeBlanc

Chief of the Bureau of Enforcement at the Federal Communications Commission, the Commission’s largest unit, LeBlanc oversees the enforcement of all FCC rules, orders, authorizations, and provisions of the Communications Act. With increasingly complex technological opportunities and challenges, how does the FCC stay up-to-date across a broad range of enforcement responsibilities?

Keynote Conversation with Craig Moffett

Perhaps the most respected researcher in the telecommunications and cable industries, Moffett is consistently ranked as the top analyst for both the U.S. Telecom and Cable & Satellite sectors. Will those cord-cutting millennials destroy the cable industry? What do new Wi-Fi-based plans and trends in mobile mean for telecom? Learn what Moffett thinks rapidly evolving technology could mean for these established industries and policymakers.

Cord Cutting: What’s Making Waves in Mobile

Executives from some of the most innovative companies utilizing wireless technologies and the author of Pew Research Center’s 2015 report on U.S. smartphone usage discuss what’s making waves in wireless. Featuring:

  • Chris Cunningham, Head of US Mobile, ironSource
  • Gil Elbaz, Founder and CEO, Factual (Bio)
  • Martin Price, Vice President, Product Management, OpenX (Bio)
  • Aaron Smith, Senior Researcher, Pew Research Center (Bio)

The Government’s Top Technologists Discuss Their Roles in Decision Making

With the rapid speed of innovation in America it’s nearly impossible for policymakers to keep pace. Meet the U.S. government’s top technologists tasked with keeping policymakers up-to-speed on the latest advances and learn how they are making it cool to be a geek in Washington. Featuring:

  • Leonard Bailey, Special Counsel for National Security, Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section, U.S. Department of Justice (Bio)
  • Scott Jordan, CTO, Federal Communication Commission (invited)(Bio)
  • Ashkan Soltani, CTO, Federal Trade Commission (Bio)

The State of the Net Conference is hosted by the Internet Education Foundation (IEF), a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. IEF is a private sector organization comprised of public interest groups, trade associations, non-profits, and corporations. IEF takes no positions on legislation or regulation. Rather, it’s a neutral platform where thought leaders debate important technology issues that shape legislative and administration policy in an open forum. We vigilantly adhere to our mission to curate balanced and dynamic debates among Internet stakeholders. Our volunteer board members ensure that we dutifully execute that mission. More information on IEF is available at www.neted.org.

Copyright © 2015 Internet Education Foundation. All rights reserved.

The 7th Annual State of the Net Wireless Conference
The Newseum – Knight Conference Center
555 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20001​
April 20, 2015 2pm – 7pm

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First-Ever Online Safety & Security Education App Launches

First-Ever Online Safety & Security Education App Available on Smartphone Platform

Leading Internet and Technology Companies and Online Safety Advocates Launch App to Educate Users On The Go

Washington, DC – January 31, 2011 The Internet Education Foundation (IEF) today announced the launch of “Net Safety Tips On The Go” (Net Safety Tips OTG), the first-ever digital safety and security advice app for wireless users. Developed with the support of Google and Verizon, this innovative app makes it easy for consumers and families to keep up with mobile and online privacy, safety, and security issues using their Android smartphone or tablet.

The app dispenses quick, practical, friendly advice in easy-to-digest portions — one tip at a time — to help users use the Internet and smartphones safely. These tips offer information on mobile privacy and security, searching and surfing the Web safely, safeguarding your sensitive financial online information and more. The premier online safety education organizations in the world including Common Sense Media, ConnectSafely.org, OnGuardOnline.gov, and GetNetWise.org produce content to feed the app. Other leading online safety, security and privacy organizations are expected to contribute soon.

“Mobile broadband technology provides limitless opportunities for fun, education and entertainment for everyone,” said Rose Kirk, Verizon Foundation president. “To make the most of these opportunities, families need to feel comfortable online. Tools such as Net Safety Tips On The Go help provide families peace of mind, knowing they have the knowledge needed to be safe and secure in the digital world.”

Mobile app-based education allows busy people to be more personally productive during their hectic days making Net Safety OTG the perfect tool to educate them. “This app is a terrific idea, especially for people whose lives revolve around their phones,” noted Larry Magid, Internet safety pioneer and co-director of ConnectSafely.org. “Everything is going mobile, and now we have put crucial online safety and security education in the hands of anyone with an Android phone or tablet,” said Tim Lordan, IEF Executive Director.

Net Safety Tips OTG is available as a free download from the Android Market™ and is featured in the Verizon tab of the Android Market™ on Verizon Wireless smartphones. Visit http://netsafetyapp.org for more information, sample tips and download information.

Contact:  Tim Lordan
202-439-5688
[email protected]

About Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology. We exist because our kids are growing up in a culture that profoundly impacts their physical, social, and emotional well-being. We provide families with the advice and media reviews they need in order to make the best choices for their children. Through our education programs and policy efforts, Common Sense Media empowers parents, educators, and young people to become knowledgeable and responsible digital citizens. For more information, go to: http://www.commonsense.org.

About ConnectSafely

ConnectSafely (connectsafely.org) is for parents, teens, educators, advocates — everyone engaged in and interested in the impact of the social Web. The user-driven, all-media, multi-platform, fixed and mobile social Web is a big part of young people’s lives and this is the central space — linked to from social networks across the Web — for learning about safe, civil use of Web 2.0 together. ConnectSafely advises the Internet industry, other non-profits and government on best practices and policies. More at http://www.connectsafely.org

About GetNetWise.org

GetNetWise is a public service brought to you by Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations to help ensure that Internet users have safe, constructive, and educational or entertaining online experiences. GetNetWise is a project of the Internet Education Foundation. More at http://getnetwise.org

About Google

Google’s innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google’s targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.google.com.

About The Internet Education Foundation

The Internet Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and policymakers about the potential of a decentralized global Internet to promote communications, commerce and democracy. Projects include the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee, GetNetWise.org and Net Safety Tips On The Go. More at https://www.neted.org

About OnGuardOnline.gov

OnGuardOnline.gov provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information. More at http://OnGuardOnline.gov

About Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America’s most reliable wireless network, serving more than 93 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America’s most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 195,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion.  For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

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2009 State of the Net West audio coverage now available

The audio recording of the 2009 State of the Net West Conference held on August 5, 2009 is now available. The 3rd annual conference, held in conjunction with the High Tech Law Institute of Santa Clara University, featured Aneesh Chopra, White House CTO and Representatives Boucher, Lofgren and Goodlatte. Visit the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee’s podcast page at http://www.netcaucus.org/audio.xml to download the four sessions or go to the State of the Net West Agenda page  at http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2009/sotnwest/agenda.shtml for more details. You can subscribe to all Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee podcasts in the Apple iTunes Store as well.

To see a sampling of media accounts of the Conference including local TV/radio along with press from the San Francisco Chronicle and Twitter posts visit http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2009/sotnwest/media.shtml

Conference sessions included:

“Broadband in America and Issues Before the House Commerce Committee”
Congressman Boucher discusses Broadband and Privacy at State of the Net West 2009 with Allen Hammond, Santa Clara University School of Law, and Michael Hintze, Microsoft Corporation.
Download MP3 at http://www.netcaucus.org/audio/2009/20090805boucher.mp3 (16.6 MB)

“Antitrust in the Internet Era”
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren discusses Antitrust in the Internet Era at State of the Net West 2009 with Cathy Sandoval, Santa Clara University School of Law, Tim Bresnahan, Stanford University, and Michael Katz, University of California, Berkeley.
http://www.netcaucus.org/audio/2009/20090805lofgren.mp3 (21.0 MB)

White House Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra speaks at State of the Net West 2009 in Santa Clara California
http://www.netcaucus.org/audio/2009/20090805chopra.mp3 (11.2 MB)

“The Innovation Agenda”
Congressman Bob Goodlatte discusses Innovation and Immigration with AnnaLee Saxenian, University of California Berkeley, Keith Wolfe, Google, and Pratheepan (Deep) Gulasekaram, Santa Clara University School of Law
http://www.netcaucus.org/audio/2009/20090805goodlatte.mp3 (18.9 MB)

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IEF Posts Audio Transcript of Latest Congressional Briefing on Privacy

Today the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee (ICAC) posted the audio transcript of its latest Congressional Briefing, “Anatomy of Online Advertising: Understanding the Privacy Debate.” The ICAC hosted the briefing on the morning of March 30, 2009 in the U.S. Capitol Building, Capitol Visitors Center Meeting Room South. The audio file can be downloaded from the ICAC web site at http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2009/privacyanatomy/ The page also features a description of the briefing as well as a list of panelists.

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Lordan Addresses Privacy on WTOP’s “Of Consuming Interest”

Tim Lordan, Executive Director of GetNetWise.org, discusses the availability of personal information at many sites on the internet. Lordan advises consumers to put some limits on “offline” information and how to protect themselves on social networking sites. The conversation with Of Consuming Interest’s Shirley Rooker is podcast on WTOP’s Web site. Visit WTOP’s audio center for a limited time to play the audio of the broadcast or download the MP3 from their podcast RSS.