Special Interest Groups
and Standing Groups

Unite with like-minded people on the issues that inspire you. Wherever you are in the world.

Committed to making the Internet more accessible? Excited about technology and how it can change the world? Want to share your expertise and learn from your peers?

Connect with other members over the topics you’re passionate about —topics chosen by the Internet Society community!

Seize the day! Contribute to an even better Internet.

Join a special interest group today

2026-2027 Special Interest Group Topic Selection Process

Shortlist 2026-2027 New Topics

Join question-and-answer sessions on 25 September and 16 October 2025, during which each topic leadership team will provide an overview of the topic, campaigns for support, and answer questions regarding your proposals with the Internet Society community. Current SIGs will also present their successes over the past two years and discuss future plans.

Vote! All Internet Society members are eligible to vote for their top five topics during the voting period, which runs from 17 to 31 October 2025. The five topics with the most votes will become the 2026-2027 SIGs and will be announced on 5 November 2025.

Impact Stories

Learn how special interest groups and chapters are making a difference and shaping tomorrow’s Internet.

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