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Previous Induction Ceremonies

The Internet is a reflection of the people who helped it grow. It is global. It reflects the diversity and dynamism of the inductees, their communities, and their cultures. To represent this global nature, the Internet Hall of Fame ceremonies have always convened a diverse and international community to honor the occasion. 

The Internet Hall of Fame ceremony is more than just an event. It is a global gathering of friends, colleagues, and collaborators who have served the common goal of connecting the world. It is a moment to reflect not just on the work, but the meaning of it to us, our communities, and the world.   

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In Their Own Words

Inductees share details of their work and journey and offer insights and predictions for the future of the Internet. 

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In Pictures

Previous ceremonies have been held in cities worldwide.

See highlights from past Internet Hall of Fame ceremonies in Geneva, Berlin, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, and San José, Costa Rica. 

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The inaugural Internet Hall of Fame class of 2012. Geneva, Switzerland
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Internet Hall of Fame inductee Vint Cerf speaking at the 2012 induction ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Internet Hall of Fame inductees Philip Zimmermann and Sir Tim Berners-Lee, and guest Ben Cerveny at the 2012 induction ceremony, in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Raymond Tomlinson and Philip Zimmermann at 2012 awards ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland.
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The Internet Hall of Fame class of 2013. Berlin, Germany
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Lynn St.Amour, former Internet Society’s President and CEO, and 2013 inductee Qiheng Hu, at the IETF Internet Hall of Fame dinner the day before the 2013 induction ceremony. Berlin, Germany
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Internet Hall of Fame inductee Nii Quaynor speaks during the 2013 ceremony, in Berlin, Germany.
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Internet Hall of Fame inductees David Faber, George Sadowsky, Vint Cerf, Ida Holz, Jun Murai, Werner Zorn and Glenn Ricart attending the 2013 ceremony in Berlin, Germany.
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Internet Hall of Fame inductees John Perry Barlow and Vint Cerf, attending the 2013 induction ceremony, in Berlin, Germany.
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The Internet Hall of Fame class of 2014. Hong Kong
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Mika Hirabaru shows her father’s award at the 2014 induction ceremony, in Hong Kong.
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2014 Induction Ceremony in Hong Kong.
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Internet Hall of Fame inductees Demi Getschko and Dai Davies at the 2014 induction ceremony in Hong Kong.
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The Internet Hall of Fame class of 2017. Los Angeles, California
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Internet Hall of Fame inductees Shigeki Goto and Jianping Wu with the family and guests at the 2017 induction ceremony in Los Angeles, California.
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2017 Induction Ceremony in Los Angeles, California.
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The Internet Hall of Fame inductee Jaap Akkerhuis at the 2017 induction ceremony in Los Angeles, California.
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The Internet Hall of Fame class of 2019. Costa Rica
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The Internet Hall of Fame inductee Jose Soriano with Guy de Téramond at the 2019 induction ceremony in Costa Rica.
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The Internet Hall of Fame inductee Larry Irving speaking at the 2019 induction ceremony in Costa Rica.

Image Copyright: ©StonehousePhotographic (leading image),
In Pictures section: 2012 and 2013: ©StonehousePhotographic, 2014: © Warton Li/Warton Image,
2017: © Tsutsumida Pictures, 2019: © Garrett Britton

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