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2021 INTERNET HALL OF FAME...

Nominations Open!

In addition to more visible leaders and luminaries, the Internet Hall of Fame looks for unsung heroes of Internet development and advancement. Who should be inducted next? 

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Aaron Swartz

FROM THE ARCHIVES...

Looking Back at Aaron's Law

Remebering Aaron Swartz and how his untimely death lead to important legislation.

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elise gerich

HALL OF FAME HIGHLIGHTS...

One is Not the Loneliest Number

2019 inductee and key builder of NSFNET, Elise Gerich, hopes the Internet will remain a single platform and not splinter into many separate entities.

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Imagining the Internet Elon University

2019 INTERNET HALL OF FAME...

Interview Exclusives

The newest Internet Hall of Fame inductees reflect on their contributions to the Internet in exclusive interviews with Elon University

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MEET OUR SPEAKERS…

Thought Leaders

With extensive experience in a range of topics related to Internet and networking technology, find out which inductees are available for speaking opportunities.

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Hall of Fame Highlights

Do you know an extraordinary person who has made significant contributions to the development and advancement of the global Internet? Today, the Internet Hall of Fame...
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In THEIR own WORDS

The Future of Network Security Concerns

Michael Stanton

Add Michael Stanton to the list of Internet Hall of Fame inductees concerned about the future of network security. 

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IN the NEWS

New York Times

Citing concerns about data privacy, Tim Berners-Lee is attempting to overhaul his creation. 

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Internet HISTORY Timeline

Mapping inductees’ defining moments in Internet history.

1971

50 years ago, the '@' symbol was created by Ray Tomilson and the first email as we know it was sent.

"Internet History Timeline"

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Internet Hall of Fame Nominations Open Until April 23!

February 23, 2021

The Future of Network Security Concerns

February 19, 2021

New Berners-Lee Startup Moves Internet Towards "The Web I Originally Wanted"

February 10, 2021

FTP, Once Innovative, Is Now Dying

January 25, 2021

Network Access Remains Important to Peruvian Internet Pioneer

January 19, 2021

The Internet's Magic Number

January 17, 2021

Three Internet Pioneers; One Internet Anniversary

December 23, 2020