Internet Society Statement on Change of Plans for 2013 Internet Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Istanbul INET, Business Roundtable, and Chapter Workshop

19 june 2013

the web society nowadays announced to the point it plans to remove the location of its 2013 internet hall of fame awards ceremony, and cancel the istanbul inet, business roundtable, and chapter workshop, originally scheduled to get place next week in istanbul, turkey. the web society, in conjunction with the remainder of the world, has also been watching developments in istanbul and closely following the police and government response to firmly demonstrators since the top of may. whereas we had remained hopeful that we both could be able to firmly proceed with one of these necessary events, the dynamic environment has unfortunately created an increasingly unstable situation in turkey.

first and foremost, our concern is for your own personal safety of everybody who could be related to these events, as well as speakers, participants, internet hall of fame inductees, internet society guests and staff, and support personnel upon the ground. reports from our international security partner indicate that the protests in istanbul became more diffuse and unpredictable, and then we don't would you like to take any unnecessary risks.

whereas finally it was a awfully tough call to firmly postpone these events, we believe it's the ideal one to firmly make taking into account the current information and unpredictable situation upon the ground. the web society is currently exploring new locations and dates for the web hall of fame induction ceremony and can give an update next week. we can announce the 2013 internet hall of fame inductees on june 26, as originally planned. the istanbul inet, business roundtable, and chapter workshop will certainly be cancelled.

the web society hopes and get a peaceful and speedy resolution in the events which have unfolded in turkey within the last 2 weeks. we additionally send our support to firmly those in turkey and all within the world that advocate for your own ongoing development of one's internet as an open platform that empowers individuals to share ideas and connect in new and innovative ways, and that serves the economic, social, and educational wants of people through the entire world.