A conference call exchange on Tuesday, October 27 from 11:00am to 12:00pm PT, on the future of the internet.

26 years ago, the World Wide Web appeared as the leading public application of the Internet, radically changing everyday life for billions around the globe. Information sharing between peoples and institutions has never been easier, and the enhancement of global connectivity has helped foster more positive relationships among societies. The Internet age has also inspired fierce debate on the balance between digital privacy and security, net neutrality, cybersecurity, copyright and more. How should the Internet be governed? With more than 4 billion people still offline, can we get everyone connected? What's next for the Internet?

Featuring:

Ambassador David Gross, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP

David A. Gross is one of the world’s foremost experts on international telecommunications, having addressed the United Nations (UN) General Assembly and led more U.S. delegations to major international telecommunication conferences than anyone else in modern history. Read more.

Ms. Fiona Alexander, Associate Administrator, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Office of International Affairs, Department of Commerce

Fiona M. Alexander is the Associate Administrator (Head of Office) for the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) Office of International Affairs (OIA). Read more.

Moderator:

Ms. Emily Taylor, Director, Emily Taylor Consultancy Ltd

Emily Taylor has worked in the field of Internet Governance for 15 years. She is the author of a number of renowned publications commissioned by the biggest names in the domain name industry including ICANN, Verisign, EURid, the UK Regulator Ofcom and UNESCO. Read more.