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Visionaries Who Helped Shape the Internet Take Their Place in the Internet Hall of FameFourteen people from around the world who have contributed significantly to the Internet's inception, evolution and global growth have been inducted into the 2017 Internet Hall of Fame. Recognized for their groundbreaking contributions to the global Internet, this year's inductees comprise some of the world's most influential engineers, evangelists, and entrepreneurs. The induction ceremony took place yesterday at the University of California, Los Angeles, the place from which the first message was sent over the Internet's predecessor, the ARPANET, nearly 50 years ago. Over the years, the Internet has evolved, thanks to the tireless work of individuals including this year's inductees, who believed in the potential of an open Internet. Through their collaboration, the Internet has changed the way we live and work, and today it reaches half of the world's population. The Internet Hall of Fame was launched by the Internet Society in 2012. This year's ceremony marks the fourth inductee class to be honored. The inductees were selected by an Advisory Board of past inductees who guide the long-term planning and direction of the program. Hailing from ten countries, the 2017 class of inductees have pushed the boundaries of technological and social innovation. They have promoted global access and reach, and increased our knowledge of how the Internet works, helping to ensure its widespread use. "Ultimately the success of the Internet depends on the people behind it," noted Internet Society President and CEO Kathy Brown (News - Alert). "These inductees personify the pioneering spirit of the 'Innovators' and 'Global Connectors' who have been so instrumental in bringing us this unprecedented technology. They are some of the earliest Internet evangelists and their work has been the foundation for so many of the digital innovations we see today." The Internet Hall of Fame Innovators Category recognizes individuals who have made outstanding technological, commercial, regulatory or policy advances and have helped expand the Internet's positive impact on the lives of others. The inductees in this category are:
The 2017 Internet Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held in conjunction with the Internet Society's 25th anniversary celebration. A series of events were held on the UCLA campus, September 17-19, to celebrate the Internet's past and look to its future. In addition to the Internet Hall of Fame, the Internet Society recognized 25 next-generation leaders from 19 countries who are using the Internet to make a positive impact in their communities. The Internet Society also launched its fourth annual Global Internet Report that explores the key trends and drivers that are set to shape the Internet for future generations. A recording of the Internet Hall of Fame induction ceremony can be seen via Livestream. More details on the 2017 Internet Hall of Fame inductees, including their biographies and photos, can be found at www.internethalloffame.org. You can follow the Internet Hall of Fame on Facebook and on Twitter (News - Alert) at @Internet_HOF (#IHOF2017). About the Internet Hall of Fame The Internet Hall of Fame (www.internethalloffame.org) is a recognition program and virtual museum that celebrates the living history of the Internet and the individuals whose extraordinary contributions have made the Internet, its worldwide availability and use, and its transformative nature, possible. The Internet Hall of Fame was launched by the Internet Society in 2012. About the Internet Society Founded by Internet pioneers, the Internet Society (ISOC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet into the future. Together with its growing global community of chapters and members, the Internet Society supports Internet-led innovation, promotes the use of best practice technologies and encourages the adoption of policies that enable universal access to a globally connected, trusted Internet. The Internet Society is also the organizational home of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
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