State of the Net Series on February 9, 2026

The largest Internet policy conference in the U.S.

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✨Our 30th Telecom Act panel dropped some profound takeaways last week. Here are a few key takeaways from our expert panel. #sotn2026
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📝 Transcript https://t.co/oprruM2AZL
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Department of Labor Deputy Secretary @KSonderling sat down with @NetChoice's @SteveDelBianco to discuss how states are using apprenticeship to train workers for AI infrastructure and tech jobs of the future.

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President & CEO of @NCTAitv @CoryGardner addressed the crowd at State of the Net about how AI is helping connect Americans around the country with high-speed internet and urged Congress to keep investing in AI infrastructure. #SOTN26

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Who's responsible for how AI engines act?

Panelists examined emerging approaches to AI liability across domains: from autonomous vehicles and medical diagnostics to agentic systems that operate with varying degrees of independence.

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Here at #sotn26 for a panel on broadband developments over the last 30 years. Featuring David Don, @SayreEvan, @BlairLevin, and @ChrisJ_Lewis. Moderated by @KelceeGriffis!

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"Local journalism is the backbone of our media ecosystem."

In her keynote address, @AGomezFCC spoke about the rapid consolidation of media ownership and what it means for how Americans consume their news.

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Fun Fact: @RepAprilDelaney attended the very first State of the Net. Now in it's 22nd year, Rep. McClain Delaney is back — but this time as a speaker — discussing how Congress is tackling tech policy on Captiol Hill.

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The 22nd annual State of the Net Conference kicked off this morning with keynote speaker Arpan Sura, Chief AI Officer at the @FCC! #SOTN26

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We're liveposting photos from SOTN on our album. They are free to use via @creativecommons. 📷 👉 https://t.co/IyofbzLJZ1

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As we kick off State of the Net today, we extend our sincere thanks to our collaborators at @GlenEchoGroup. @Amy_Schatz, @TommyKaelin and the whole team have been instrumental in making today’s event possible, and we are deeply grateful for their partnership. Thank you!

[Tim Lordan @tlordan]

Confession: I appropriated the @SOTN theme ""More Than Meets the AI" from last year's @ILPFoundry's Trivia Night. @CenDemTech's won "Best Team Name" with it. CDT won again this year with "Love A(I)sland USA." Expect that to be your 2027 SOTN theme! #sotn26

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We’re excited to announce that @Scott_Wiener and @Sonderling47 will keynote State of the Net on February 9! Join us for a timely conversation on AI policy and the future of work.
Register today to join us in person or online: https://t.co/mWJf3qeEME

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We're excited to announce that @OliviaTrustyFCC and @CoryGardner will keynote #SOTN2026 on February 9!
Register today to join us in person or online: https://t.co/mWJf3qeEME

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We're excited to announce our first keynote speakers for #SOTN2026! Join us to hear from @ArielleRoth and @AGomezFCC
Register today to join us in person or online: https://t.co/mWJf3qfcCc

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⚡ We're excited to announce the first round of Lightning Talk speakers at SOTN '26! Take a look at our speakers, and what topics they'll dive into here: https://t.co/D6bt7Pwwmi

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State of the Net is coming — and Early Bird tickets are live until Dec 19! If you’re joining us Feb 9, 2026, now’s the time to lock in the lowest price.

🎟️Register now before prices jump #SOTN2026
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