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Slides from last week's 'ISOC-CH Happy Hour – Latest Advancements in Email Encryption Standards'
by Bernie Hoeneisen 04 Nov '25

04 Nov '25

Dear ISOC-CH members and friends Last week we had a great ISOC-CH Happy hour on Latest Advancements in Email Encryption Standards. You can find the slides on: https://www.isoc.ch/events/isoc-ch-happy-hour-latest-advancements-in-email-… Enjoy and hope to see you at some other event! cheers, Bernie PS: If you are not yet a member of ISOC-CH, you are welcome to join us: https://www.isoc.ch/membership/

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Vote Now! for Community Networks & Community Infrastructures
by Mathias Jud 29 Oct '25

29 Oct '25

Dear all Help us win the vote for an ISOC Special Interest Group for "Community Networks & Community Infrastructures". Community networks and community infrastructures bridge the digital divide and create affordable connectivity and first class Internet participation for underconnected communities. The initiative will ensure digital participation and promote grassroots innovation. This is a collaborative effort by: APC (Association for Progressive Communication) Altermundi (Argentina) CC4D (Uganda & South Sudan) Coolab (Brasil) Common Room (Indonesia) COWMesh (India) Freifunk (Germany) GuiFi & Exocat (Barcelona) LocNet initiative (global local network development) NetHood (Switzerland) Wakoma (South Africa) Please support us and vote for "Community Networks and Community Infrastructures" ISOC SIG here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sigvote Voting is currently open to all ISOC members. The five topics with the most votes will become the next official special interest groups. Help us win the vote and share the campaign page https://isoc-sig.beta.freifunk.net/ Thanks for your vote! Mathias

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Invitation to ISOC-CH Happy Hour - Latest Advancements in Email Encryption Standards
by Bernie Hoeneisen 23 Oct '25

23 Oct '25

Dear ISOC members and friends If you are working with email encryption, please find below the invitation to "ISOC-CH Happy Hour - Latest Advancements in Email Encryption Standards". More information and registration on https://www.isoc.ch/events/isoc-ch-happy-hour-latest-advancements-in-email-… All the best, Bernie ----------- Target Audience Cybersecurity experts, protocol developers, privacy advocates, policymakers, and implementers focused on email encryption and standards Event Overview Join the Internet Society Switzerland Chapter (ISOC-CH) for a relaxed Happy Hour dedicated to exploring the forefront of email encryption technologies. In an era where digital privacy is paramount, this event brings together experts to discuss why encryption matters and the innovative standards shaping secure communication. Tailored for cybersecurity professionals, protocol developers, and privacy advocates, this event features expert talks on RFC 9788 <https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc9788.html> and the challenges of secure email communication. Network with peers, exchange technical insights, and enjoy food and drinks in a relaxed setting. This intimate gathering offers an opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, share ideas, and contribute to ISOC-CH's mission of promoting a secure, trustworthy and open internet. PresentationsIntroduction Encryption of our Email Communication: Motivations and Challenges *by Hernani Marques* Hernani Marques <https://vecirex.net/> will outline the key motivations for encrypting email in today's interconnected world, from protecting sensitive data against cyber threats to complying with privacy regulations. He will also touch upon common challenges, such as usability issues, interoperability, and adoption barriers, providing practical takeaways for implementing encryption effectively. Talk Header Protection for Cryptographically Protected Email (RFC 9788, recently published) *by Bernie Hoeneisen* In this talk, Bernie Hoeneisen <https://ucom.ch/people> will present RFC 9788 <https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc9788.html>, a new standard for safeguarding email headers in cryptographically protected messages. This update to S/MIME (and applicable to PGP) addresses vulnerabilities where headers like subject lines and sender info were previously exposed, enhancing overall email security and privacy. Learn about its implications for real-world applications and future developments. Registration Spaces are limited—register by [October 27 <https://www.isoc.ch/events/isoc-ch-happy-hour-latest-advancements-in-email-…> ] <https://www.isoc.ch/events/isoc-ch-happy-hour-latest-advancements-in-email-…> to secure your spot. Membership Membership in ISOC-CH is encouraged but not required. Become a member here <https://www.isoc.ch/membership/> Share This Event Help spread the word: share on various SM channels

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Your Voice Matters: Upcoming Swiss E-ID referendum - Engagement in the debate through ISOC-CH
by Berna Alp 08 Sep '25

08 Sep '25

Dear ISOC Switzerland members and friends, The referendum of the Swiss-ID is approaching. Whilst political parties overwhelmingly support a YES vote, we believe it is important to remain both critical and cautious. Digitization brings opportunities, but it also carries inherent risks and dangers especially when progress and innovation become the top priority. No one denies that risk exists, regardless of position, and indeed they always will. The ISOC-CH board and the Public Policy Aspects Committee have collectively written a text highlighting key concerns that, in our view, deserve careful consideration before voting in the referendum. You can read it here: 👉 <https://www.isoc.ch/the-referendum-is-not-a-rejection-of-digitalization-but… <https://www.isoc.ch/the-referendum-is-not-a-rejection-of-digitalization-but…>> Some of the concerns of ISOC-CH members reflected in our article were also touched upon during the Public Policy Sessions 2025 panel and discussion. You can watch the recording here: 👉 <https://www.isoc.ch/events/public-policy-session-2025/ <https://www.isoc.ch/events/public-policy-session-2025/>> In addition, we are organizing an open hybrid roundtable at the L200 space in Zurich. Through stories, we will explore some potential risks, consider their likelihood, and debate their significance. More information is available here: 👉 <https://www.isoc.ch/events/what-could-possibly-go-wrong-with-the-swiss-id-a… <https://www.isoc.ch/events/what-could-possibly-go-wrong-with-the-swiss-id-a…>> We also welcome your input and feedback. ISOC-CH members are invited to share their own views by submitting a short blog post to contact(a)isoc.ch <mailto:contact@isoc.ch>, for publication on our website: 👉 <https://isoc.ch/ <https://isoc.ch/>> Finally, at our next General Assembly, which will again take place in the context of the Public Policy Sessions 2026, we encourage everyone, especially those who feel underrepresented to join us and help shape the future of ISOC Switzerland Chapter. With best regards, The ISOC Switzerland Board

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Digital sovereignty: job opening at ISOC-CH and more
by Panayotis Antoniadis 31 Jul '25

31 Jul '25

Dear ISOC-CH members and friends, This is a period in which digital rights are under huge pressure and there is a lot to do to raise awareness and strive for policies that promote privacy, security, and digital sovereignty. ISOC-CH in the context of the NGI0 Commons project has announced a job position searching for a “policy expert on digital sovereignty and the cloud”: https://www.isoc.ch/isoc-ch-is-hiring-application-process-is-open/ > Please forward this to anyone who might be interested. The deadline for application is August 30th. Moreover, the ISOC-CH board has decided to join the Netzwerk SDS, that is “The network for a sovereign digital Switzerland.” (Netzwerk für eine souveräne digitale Schweiz) in order to support the development of strong, independent digital infrastructures that align with our mission of privacy and digital sovereignty. . > Please let us know if you have any ideas or concerns about ISOC-CH's official engagement with this network. In this context, ISOC-CH is closely following the campaigns around the E-ID referendum. For this, we dedicated our Public Policy Sessions 2025 event, featuring a very interesting panel that you can watch here: https://isoc.live/18882/ > We are currently preparing an overview on the most relevant initiatives that you can support such as the E-ID-Gesetz-NEIN, which you can also directly support: https://e-id-gesetz-nein.ch/#spenden Finally, support us by sharing this newsletter with your network and following us on > Mastodon: https://fosstodon.org/@ISOCSwitzerland > X: https://x.com/ISOCSwitzerland > LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/isoc-switzerland-chapter/ On behalf of the ISOC-CH board, Panayotis Antoniadis ISOC-CH treasurer Co-founder NetHood

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[ISOC-CH Ann] Planned Revision of Surveillance Ordinances Threatens Fundamental Rights and Compromises Encryption
by Bernie Hoeneisen 07 May '25

07 May '25

Dear ISOC-CH members & followers Please be informed that ISCO-CH submitted a response to the public consultation on the planned Revision of surveillance Ordinances yesterday. You can find more information at: - https://www.isoc.ch/swiss-surveillance-ordinance-encryption-threat-vupf-osc… (EN) - https://www.isoc.ch/geplante-vupf-revision-bedroht-grundrechte-und-kompromi… (DE) - https://www.isoc.ch/la-revision-prevue-de-loscpt-menace-les-droits-fondamen… (FR) Should you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us! cheers, Bernie ( & Board )

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[ISOC-CH Ann] Important Updates for Our Members – March 2025
by Berna Alp 10 Mar '25

10 Mar '25

Dear members of the ISOC Switzerland Chapter, Thank you for your participation in our recent public policy discussions and General Assembly. Your insights and engagement are invaluable as we continue working toward an open, secure, and accessible internet for all. We would also like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to Loïc Modoux for his dedication and service as Treasurer. His careful stewardship of our chapter’s financial matters has been invaluable in ensuring our initiatives and operations run smoothly. We deeply appreciate his contributions and commitment to our mission. As we move forward, we are pleased to introduce the newly elected board: * Berna Alp, Chair * Marianthe Stavridou, Vice-Chair * Panayotis Antoniadis, Treasurer * Stéphane Coillet-Matillon, Organisational Member Additionally, we extend our deep appreciation to Markus Kummer, Bernie Hoeneisen and members of the Oversight Committee for all their hard work and significant contributions to our community. We value their ongoing commitment and look forward to many years of volunteering together. Community Fellowship Opportunity We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity from Nick Hyrka, the Regional Community Engagement Manager, Europe. The Internet Society has launched a new Community Fellowshipto support members in advocacy work and hands-on skills development for building and defending a secure, accessible, and trustworthy internet. The fellowship includes online training and an in-person community workshop(hosted in the APAC and LAC regions this year). Applications are now open for chapter members who: ✅ Are interested in advocacy for a stronger internet ✅ Can participate in online training and travel for an in-person workshop ✅ Are proficient in English (verbal and written) ✅ Hold a valid passport (valid until April 2026) ✅ Have continuous internet access ✅ Can dedicate approximately 2 hours per weekfrom May to October 2025 ✅ Are available for all required sessions (between 13:00–17:00 UTC) ✅ Can complete all mandatory deliverables and attend the in-person workshop If you meet these criteria, we encourage you to apply before 14 March at 23:59 UTC. For questions, please contact the Fellowship Program Teamat fellowships(a)isoc.org. Training Opportunity ISOC’s free and updated Training and eLearning (TeL) portfoliois now available. You can explore various courses and resources here:https://www.internetsociety.org/learning <https://www.internetsociety.org/learning>. If you are interested in a bespoke course, the ISOC Foundation offers tailored instruction for all courses in the portfolio. A minimum commitment of 25 learnersis required. Please contact us to find out how. Thank you again for your continued support, engagement and commitment to our Chapter’s mission. We look forward to another impactful year ahead! Please stay informed by visiting https://www.isoc.ch <https://www.isoc.ch>. Best regards, -berna alp (On behalf of the ISOC Switzerland Board)

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[ISOC-CH Ann] Save the Date! Final reminder to register
by Berna Alp 24 Feb '25

24 Feb '25

Dear members of the ISOC-CH Community, This is your final and gentle reminder for the upcoming General Assembly (GV) and Policy Sessions 2025 on February 27th (both in person and online). We also have some important updates to share! Engaging Debate on Swiss E-ID We are excited to host a debate on the Swiss E-ID, a crucial topic that requires careful discussion. Our debate, in English, will provide a valuable opportunity to expand awareness and deepen understanding of the stakes involved. You can read further details about the panelists here: Public Policy Sessions 2025 - ISOC Switzerland Chapter <https://www.isoc.ch/events/public-policy-session-2025/> Standing together with our Global Encryption Coalition partners for strong encryption ISOC Switzerland Chapter has joined over 100 civil society organizations, companies, and cybersecurity experts in co-signing a joint letter led by the Global Encryption Coalition (GEC). Addressed to the UK Home Secretary, the letter urges the Home Office to withdraw its demand that Apple weaken its encrypted services. This demand threatens security, privacy, the economy, and freedom of expression- all of which must be considered in digital identity discussions. As a result,Apple removed its Advanced Data Protectionfeature in the UK. You can read the letter here: UK Government’s Demand for an Apple Backdoor Puts Global Security at Risk - ISOC Switzerland Chapter <https://www.isoc.ch/uk-governments-demand-for-an-apple-backdoor-puts-global…> Join us on February 27th! We look forward to welcoming and seeing you there! Please register now for both events: Events - ISOC Switzerland Chapter <https://isoc.ch/events/> Important reminder:if you plan to vote remotely, you mustassign a proxy in the room, You can download the proxy template here: ISOC-CH General Assembly 2025 <https://www.isoc.ch/events/general-assembly-2025/> We greatly appreciate your engagement and look forward to insightful discussions with our panelists and all of you. Sincerely, -Berna Alp On behalf of the ISOC Switzerland Board

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[ISOC-CH Ann] Membership - February 27th events - call for board members - hiring!
by Panayotis Antoniadis 13 Feb '25

13 Feb '25

Dear ISOC-CH Community, A lot is happening at ISOC-CH lately and here is a list of important points: 1) We are *cleaning up our membership list *and many of you received two days ago the invoice. a) *If you didn't receive it*, it means that you are not an "official" ISOC member, and you need to register if you wish so. b) *if you did receive it by mistake* or you now wish to stop your membership please let us know at treasurer(a)isoc.ch (adding a note on whether you want to stay in this announcement list, which will be transformed to our wider "newsletter"). 2) *February 27th is an important day* for ISOC-CH, at Biel/Bienne or online. a) At 15:00 the *Public Policy Sessions 2025 *will host a very interesting debate on the Swiss E-ID, and you will have also the chance to learn about NGI0 Commons fund. b) The same day at 18:30 there will be our *General Assembly 2025*, where we will discuss important aspects of the ongoing ISOC-CH transition. *** Please register as soon as possible to both events to facilitate their organization. See https://isoc.ch/events/ <https://isoc.ch/events/> *** 3) *ISOC-CH board seeks new volunteers*, and with all these new developments there is no better time to come and help us stay on top of all that happens and provide advice. If you are interested join us in the GA or contact us at board(a)isoc.ch. 4) *ISOC-CH is hiring!* And the details of the job position will be finalized at the GA. See https://www.isoc.ch/isoc-ch-is-hiring/ On behalf of the ISOC-CH board, Panayotis Antoniadis. Chair ISOC-CH

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[ISOC-CH Ann] Public Policy sessions on Feb 27th, registration open
by Bernie Hoeneisen 31 Jan '25

31 Jan '25

Dear ISOC-CH members and friends As informed earlier, the ISOC-CH Public Policy sessions 2025 will take place on 27 Feb 2025 (15:00-18:00), just before our General Assembly. Please find more information incl. registration on: https://www.isoc.ch/events/public-policy-session-2025/ This event is public and free of charge. Feel free to forward this invitation to other people or groups that may be interested. Looking forward to your registration and participation in the ISOC-CH Public Policy sessions 2025! All the best, Bernie, ISOC-CH (Head of Public Policy) PS: Volunteers needed To carry out our events, we always need volunteers, in particular for: preparing the room before the session, reception desk, catering management on site, entrance of participants, moderator for discussion, tidy up room, a.s.o. In case we are streaming the session, we additionally need at least 2 volunteers to assist with setting up the cameras, light and other equipment (from 10:00), operators for the cameras and microphones during the session and dismantlement after the session. Please let me know ASAP whether you can help us as a volunteer and which time you would be available. Your assistance is highly appreciated! Looking forward to your volunteering!

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[ISOC-CH Ann] Additional public sessions on Feb 27th / Volunteers needed
by Bernie Hoeneisen 25 Jan '25

25 Jan '25

Dear ISOC-CH members and friends As informed by our chairman, on Feb 27th 18:30, the annual General Assembly will take place. The same day (approx. 15:00-18:00) we are planning a public session on current topics, including Referendum against E-ID. To carry out our events, we always need volunteers. On Feb 27th, in particular for: preparing the room before the session, reception desk, catering management on site, entrance of participants, moderator for discussion, tidy up room, a.s.o. In case we are streaming the session, we additionally need at least 2 volunteers to assist with setting up the cameras, light and other equipment (in the late morning), operators for the cameras and microphones during the session and dismantlement after the session. Please let me know (preferably) latest by the end of January whether you can help us as a volunteer <bernie(a)isoc.ch>. Your assistance is highly appreciated! Looking forward to your volunteering! All the best Bernie

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[ISOC-CH Ann] GV 2025 on 27.02.2025 and Dr. Richard Stallman in Lausanne on 17.01.2025
by Panayotis Antoniadis 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

Dear ISOC-CH community, The *GV 2025* of the ISOC-CH association will take place on *27.02.2025 at 18h30*. https://www.isoc.ch/events/5047/ Please save the date and more details about the venue, agenda items, and complementary event, will be communicated at the end of January. Also, don't miss the opportunity to experience a *Dr. Richard Stallman's conference* at 42 Lausanne, organized by Kiwix, ISOC-CH, and Wikimedia CH. EN: https://www.isoc.ch/events/the-cost-of-freedom-with-dr-richard-stallman/ FR: https://kiwix.org/en/richard-stallman-a-lausanne-le-17-janvier-2025/ On behalf of the ISOC-CH board, Panayotis Antoniadis Chair ISOC-CH P.S. Consider also signing the petition about the UN Cybercrime Convention here: https://act.campax.org/petitions/un-cybercrime-convention-stoppen-arreter-l… And this is a short summary article in English: https://www.isoc.ch/un-convention-on-cybercrime-staying-out-of-the-table-an…

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[ISOC-CH Ann] Meet the NGI0 Commons Fund - 13.Dec at 18h00 in Zurich
by Panayotis Antoniadis 27 Nov '24

27 Nov '24

Dear all, First, please take a look at the summary of our Policy Sessions 2024, with many interesting inputs and insights: https://www.isoc.ch/public-policy-sessions-2024-summary/ And here is an invitation for an info event on the engagement of ISOC-CH with the NGI0 Commons fund, which is taking shape. The "Meet the NGI0 Commons Fund" round-table will take place in Zurich at the L200 space, on *Friday 13 December, at 18h00*. We will start with a 30min presentation of the NGI0 Commons Fund and the so called "tech dossiers" that ISOC-CH will develop. Then we will then open the floor for questions and inputs. An Apéro Riche will be offered at 19:30 and depending on the interest the discussion might continue after 20:30. Online participation will be possible for the first part of the event, upon registration here: *https://www.isoc.ch/events/meet-the-ngio-commons-fund/ <https://www.isoc.ch/events/meet-the-ngio-commons-fund/>* On behalf of the ISOC-CH board, Panayotis Antoniadis Chair ISOC-CH P.S. See here for more info on NGI0 Commons Fund: https://www.isoc.ch/isoc-ch-is-a-partner-of-the-ngi0-commons-fund/

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[ISOC-CH Ann] ISOC-CH GA - tomorrow 15.May - reminder & online participation
by Panayotis Antoniadis 14 May '24

14 May '24

Dear ISOC-CH members, The ISOC-CH GA is taking place *tomorrow Wednesday at Biel/Bienne at 18:30* following the Policy Sessions 2024: https://www.isoc.ch/events/public-policy-sessions-2024/. The GA event page is updated here: https://www.isoc.ch/events/general-assembly-2024/ *Online participation link* for the GV (registration will stay open): *https://bigbluebutton3.hyperelliptic.org/vidyfnxmcjeivgxl/rooms/n5d-gxb-3rh-kdz/join <https://bigbluebutton3.hyperelliptic.org/vidyfnxmcjeivgxl/rooms/n5d-gxb-3rh…>* (entrance code: *9cnzpe*) And note: ISOC-CH participates in a new *Horizon Europe project, NGI0 Commons*, https://nlnet.nl/news/2023/20240109-CommonsFund-starts.html, and one of the agenda items is an update from the kick-off meeting of NGI0 Commons and the role of ISOC-CH. Best, The ISOC-CH board.

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[ISOC-CH Ann] ISOC-CH General Assembly 2024 - 15.May
by Panayotis Antoniadis 30 Apr '24

30 Apr '24

Dear ISOC-CH members,* The ISOC-CH General Assembly will take place on *Wednesday, May 15* as a hybrid (online and in person) event. The location is Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne (SIPBB), Aarbergstrasse 46, Biel. Online participation is also allowed, but voting can take place only through a "proxy" voter present in the room. In the afternoon before the GA, there will be a public ISOC-CH event on current public policy issues (Digitalisation of the Swiss Justice and Disinformation and censorship in Social Media) in the same venue between 13:00-18:00. Details will be communicated later this month. Please register* before May 8 *by sending an email to info(a)isoc.ch or filling the online form in the official announcement page, including the agenda*:* *https://www.isoc.ch/events/general-assembly-2024/ <https://www.isoc.ch/events/general-assembly-2024/>* Notice an important item in the agenda, the announcement of ISOC-CH's participation in a new EU project called NGI0 Commons: https://nlnet.nl/commonsfund/ We will update you about the first kick-off meeting in Brussels and the opportunities that this project offers to transform ISOC-CH to a key actor in promoting free, libre and open source software at an international level. You can also propose additional items for the agenda, *before April 25*. The final agenda and online access information will be announced on May 1st. Best regards, The ISOC-CH Board. * The ISOC-CH announcements list contains 100 email addresses that are not listed in the official ISOC membership list. Please check your ISOC membership and/or let us know if you want to be removed from this email list.

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[ISOC-CH Ann] Invitation to afternoon event before the GA
by Bernie Hoeneisen 18 Apr '24

18 Apr '24

Dear ISOC-CH members As Panos mentioned recently, we are hosting an afternoon event right before our upcoming General Assembly (similarly as we did before 2020). The main topics are: - Digitalisation in the Swiss Justice - Combat Disinformation on Internet in Conflict with Human Rights We are still in the process of organizing the sessions and adding more speakers. Please find more information (incl. registration) on *https://www.isoc.ch/events/public-policy-sessions-2024/ <https://www.isoc.ch/events/public-policy-sessions-2024/>* Looking forward to your participation! All the best and c.u. in Biel/Bienne, Bernie PS: This event is open for the public. Please inform your friends and other organizations that might be interested in this event!

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[ISOC-CH Ann] Reminder AGM 24.March - please register!
by Panayotis Antoniadis 24 Mar '23

24 Mar '23

Dear all, This is a final reminder for our general assembly on Friday, March 24 in Bern, at 18:30. See* https://www.isoc.ch/events/general-assembly-2023/ <https://www.isoc.ch/events/general-assembly-2023/>* Thanks to those that registered! For others that plan to come to Bern or join online, please register through the online form or send a quick email to let us know. We are looking forward to our first physical gathering since the covid crisis started. Best, Panos. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Panayotis Antoniadis <panayotis(a)isoc.ch> Date: Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 10:39 PM Subject: ISOC-CH AGM 24.March - Agenda, location and registration To: <announcements(a)lists.isoc.ch> Dear all, The agenda of our General Assembly on Friday, March 24 at 18:30 is now finalized. The location is *Welle 7* at Bern's train station (n° of the room will be displayed on the screen at the entrance). Online participation is also allowed, but voting can take place only through a "proxy" voter present in the room. *Please register before March 17 *to be able to plan accordingly for food and drinks. Check here for the final agenda, access details and registration process: *https://www.isoc.ch/events/general-assembly-2023/ <https://www.isoc.ch/events/general-assembly-2023/>* Best regards, The ISOC-CH Board.

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[ISOC-CH Ann] ISOC-CH AGM 24.March - Agenda, location and registration
by Panayotis Antoniadis 07 Mar '23

07 Mar '23

Dear all, The agenda of our General Assembly on Friday, March 24 at 18:30 is now finalized. The location is *Welle 7* at Bern's train station (n° of the room will be displayed on the screen at the entrance). Online participation is also allowed, but voting can take place only through a "proxy" voter present in the room. *Please register before March 17 *to be able to plan accordingly for food and drinks. Check here for the final agenda, access details and registration process: *https://www.isoc.ch/events/general-assembly-2023/ <https://www.isoc.ch/events/general-assembly-2023/>* Best regards, The ISOC-CH Board.

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[ISOC-CH Ann] [change of date] General Assembly 2023 - 24.Mar
by Panayotis Antoniadis 20 Feb '23

20 Feb '23

Dear ISOC-CH members, For different reasons we have decided to postpone our scheduled GV 2023 from February 22 to March 24 (Friday). We decided to make it hybrid (both physical and online), and give some more time to everyone to propose agenda items. Please send your proposals for the agenda before March 4th. More details on the venue (in Bern), the exact time (around 18:30), and the online participation link will follow. See here the current draft of the agenda: https://www.isoc.ch/events/general-assembly-2023/ Best regards, The ISOC-CH board.

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[ISOC-CH Ann] General Assembly 2023 - 22.Feb
by Panayotis Antoniadis 22 Jan '23

22 Jan '23

Dear ISOC members, The General Assembly 2022 was successfully held on December 15th. You can find here the minutes: https://www.isoc.ch/general-assembly-2022/ As already announced the General Assembly 2023 will take place soon in 2023, on *February **22nd at 18:00*. Here is the agenda: https://www.isoc.ch/events/general-assembly-2023/ Note that we have decided to do this assembly also online and keep our energy for a physical social event and possibly also a public debate for the summer. The link will be announced in this list one week before. Please let us know if you have suggested topics to be added in the agenda. The ISOC-CH Board

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[ISOC-CH Ann] [reminder] ISOC-CH General Assembly 2022 - 15.December - 18:00 - online
by Panayotis Antoniadis 14 Dec '22

14 Dec '22

Dear ISOC members, This is a quick reminder for ISOC-CH General Assembly tomorrow Thursday 15.December at 18:00 through zoom: https://ethz.zoom.us/j/67774356666 See here more details and the updated agenda based on requested AOB (Any Other Business) items: https://www.isoc.ch/events/general-assembly-2022/ See you soon! Panayotis Antoniadis Chair ISOC-CH

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[ISOC-CH Ann] ISOC-CH General Assembly 2022 - 15.December - 18:00 - online
by Panayotis Antoniadis 27 Nov '22

27 Nov '22

Dear ISOC Switzerland Chapter members, It has been quite some time that you have not heard from us. Now it is time for some action from our side and hopefully also from yours! The General assembly 2022 will take place on December 15, at 18:00 through Zoom: https://www.isoc.ch/events/general-assembly-2022/ There are a few important topics that need everyone’s attention, starting with the search of a new Treasurer (a separate email about this will follow). For this, the General assembly 2023, will follow very soon: on February 21 or 22 or 23 (date to be finalized in GV 2022). This time we will meet in person, with a panel on an important topic and a social event. More details will follow. Notice also: we have a *new website! **https://isoc.ch/ <https://isoc.ch/> * We have chosen a simple layout, which we think works well. And we have introduced three content categories: internet technology, future visions, and local context. A first set of articles in each category are already available for you to read. We welcome your contributions around these topics, as well as any feedback! Looking forward to meeting you online on December 15th, The ISOC-CH Board

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[ISOC-CH Ann] think of engaging with ISOC-CH + quick update
by Panayotis Antoniadis 31 May '22

31 May '22

Dear ISOC-CH members and friends, It is a time of important transitions for the Internet and ISOC Switzerland Chapter is preparing to be a positive actor in this process. For this, our board is being renewed, and additional new blood will be needed to replace those members whose term is coming to an end. Most urgently the *treasurer position needs to be filled until our next General Assembly**(online, early September)*. Please contact us if you would like to get involved and think of contacts that might be interested! The workload is around 1-2h week and time is flexible. But this engagement can be very fulfilling for those interested in creating an impact around Internet technologies. A *social event will be organized in person in November*, to celebrate 10 years of ISOC-CH and 30 years of ISOC Global! More details on the organization of the GV and social event, and the *launch of our new website!*, will follow in July (stay tuned). Before this, ISOC members are also invited to participate in the first European call open to all Internet Society members on *8 June at 13:00 UTC*. The topic of the discussion is *digital sovereignty “Protect the Internet!”*, and an email invitation must be already in your Inbox! Best, Your ISOC-CH board P.S. We take the opportunity to inform you about two interesting learning opportunities offered by ISOC global: - A wide variety of free introductory courses for everyone on various technical topics but also Internet Governance: https://www.internetsociety.org/learning/ - The Fundamentals programme addressing ISOC members who would like to make their engagement with ISOC more impactful: https://www.internetsociety.org/chapters/fundamentals-program/2022/

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[ISOC-CH Ann] 7at7 series in transition
by Panayotis Antoniadis 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

Dear all, A few announcements related to the 7at7 series: - The Beyond the Net Grant supporting this event series has now successfully ended. You can read here a short review of the events in 2021: https://7at7.ch/7at7-booklet-review-2021.pdf <https://7at7.ch/7at7-booklet-review-2021.pdf> - The 7at7 series continues, since everything is in place already and additional funding from ISOC will be pursued soon! You can see what is coming, and recordings of most past events and news at https://7at7.digital/ - Especially today Monday, February 7, there will be a discussion on sustainability and the Internet, one of the key topics that we plan to revisit often. The first discussion was in Nov7at7 on the "short guide to digital sustainability & sustainable digitalization" published by the WOZ: https://www.isoc.ch/archives/4199 Now a new book has been published by Neustart Schweiz titled "Auf den Boden kommen" (available at L200), which contains a text by myself on the "territorial Internet", whose first draft was in English: http://nethood.org/docs/nethood-booklet-territorial-internet.pdf So, today at https://7at7.digital/ we will have a discussion on the ideas presented in this text with special guests that have been engaged in the deployment of Lennon, the L200 server, https://langstrasse200.ch/digital, inside the L200 space, which is an an example of the territorial Internet concept. Feel free to pass by to meet him/her :-) Best, Panayotis Antoniadis Chair ISOC-CH

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[ISOC-CH Ann] Nov 7at7: Digital Sustainability / Sustainable Digitalization
by Panayotis Antoniadis 05 Nov '21

05 Nov '21

Dear all, This month's 7at7 event, on Sunday Nov 7 at 7pm, will feature a booklet on the topic of sustainability and digitalization, just published and distributed with this week's WOZ. The initial idea and first contacts were initiated at the 7at7 event of September 2020! Two of the key contributors in this process, Rahel Estermann, https://rahelestermann.ch/, and Nana Karlstetter, pEp foundation will discuss (in english) the booklet's content (in german) and future steps toward a more sustainable Internet. Moderation: Panayotis Antoniadis (NetHood) Rahel Estermann will be present physically in the L200 studio and we will experiment with a more hybrid format assuming some audience at L200. In addition, an exhibition showcasing the booklet and other related initiatives will be accessible until the end of the month. When the space is open (Mo-Fr, between 17:30 and 19:30) you can also take a free copy of the booklet, but part of it will be displayed on the L200 windows, so you can read parts of it while passing through the Langstrasse :-) Best, Panayotis Antoniadis Chair ISOC-CH

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