Recognizing the People
Who Bring the Internet to Life
The Internet Hall of Fame celebrates the very best of the Internet: the people whose work makes it possible for us to leverage the vast possibilities of the Internet.
These pioneers shape online interactions that have benefited billions of people over the course of decades, across every region of the world. Collectively, they have helped bring hundreds of millions of people online, made it possible for us to communicate across networks, and enabled people to use the Internet across languages and alphabets.
Hall of Fame Highlights
In Memory of Liane Tarouco: Brazilian Internet Pioneer and Educator
Liane Tarouco, a 2021 Internet Hall of Fame inductee who was known as a pioneer in the development of Brazil's Internet, passed away on 20 August 2025.
Lixia Zhang: A Career Path That’s Beyond Unorthodox
Internet pioneers have taken many different roads to well-earned recognition, but Lixia Zhang is surely the only one whose biography includes years of “education” on a farm during China’s Cultural Revolution.
The Internet Hall of Fame 2025 Nominations Are Now Open
Are you inspired by the visionaries who shaped the Internet as we know it today? Their groundbreaking contributions have connected people, driven innovation, and improved countless lives.
2025 Induction Ceremony
On 17 September, we will celebrate the remarkable contributions of eight pioneers who were instrumental in bringing the Internet to life. Don’t miss this special chance to recognize the diversity and collaborative spirit that make the Internet truly unique.
Internet Hall Of Fame Inductees
Internet Hall of Fame inductees have created, built, protected, shaped, advanced, or expanded the Internet.
