Decolonizing the Internet: Global Governance of Low Earth Orbit Satellite Broadband

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Phase III – Satellite Connectivity and Disaster Resilience (2025–2027)

An Internet Society Foundation Research Project (2021–2027)

When natural disasters strike, communication networks are often the first critical infrastructure to fail. Increasingly, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite systems are stepping in to provide resilient connectivity when communities need it most.

We are delighted to invite you to a special Internet Society UK Chapter webinar exploring the latest phase of a major international research initiative examining the future of satellite-enabled connectivity and Internet governance.

Webinar

Phase III – Satellite Connectivity and Disaster Resilience (2025–2027)

Date and Time

Monday 9 November 2026
17:00 GMT (UK Time)

Speakers

The webinar will present the findings and ongoing work of the third phase of the internationally recognised research project, Decolonizing the Internet: Global Governance of Low Earth Orbit Satellite Broadband, supported by the Internet Society Foundation. The current phase focuses on the growing role of satellite connectivity in disaster response and humanitarian relief, examining how governments, international organisations, civil society and industry can work together to ensure resilient connectivity during emergencies.

Recent disasters around the world have demonstrated both the enormous potential of satellite communications and the policy, legal and governance challenges that accompany their deployment. The project explores how satellite connectivity can be integrated into disaster risk reduction frameworks and how emerging international approaches are increasingly recognising connectivity as a critical necessity during humanitarian crises.

Whether you are interested in Internet governance, telecommunications policy, digital rights, resilience, cybersecurity, humanitarian response, or the future of global connectivity, this session will provide unique insights from two of the leading researchers in this field.

Registration

Please register using the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/h6DgGHYnTKGGkQvGXTjZRQ

Why Attend?

  • Hear directly from the lead researchers behind this internationally recognised project.
  • Understand the rapidly evolving role of LEO satellite networks in disaster response and resilience.
  • Explore the intersection of connectivity, human rights, international law, and Internet governance.
  • Engage in discussion with experts and fellow members of the Internet Society community.
  • Gain valuable insights into one of the most important developments shaping the future of Internet infrastructure.

Please Share Widely

We encourage all members to forward this invitation to friends, colleagues, students, policymakers, researchers, emergency response professionals, and anyone interested in the future of connectivity and the Internet.

The broader the conversation, the stronger our collective understanding of the opportunities and challenges presented by satellite-enabled connectivity.

We look forward to welcoming you on Monday 9 November 2026 at 17:00 GMT.

Kind regards,

Internet Society UK Chapter

Register today and invite others to join the discussion on one of the most exciting and important developments in the future of global Internet connectivity.

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