The Internet Society is a global cause-driven organization governed by a diverse Board of Trustees that is dedicated to ensuring that the Internet stays open, transparent and defined by you. The Internet Society is the world's leading independent source of trust in Internet policies, technology standards and future development. We not only work to promote technological advances: our task is to make sure that the Internet continues to grow and evolve as a platform for innovation, economic development and social progress for people around the world. With offices all over the world, we work to ensure that the Internet and the Web that is built on it: • It continues its development as an open platform that offers people the necessary tools to share ideas and connect in new and innovative ways • Resolves the economic, social and educational needs of people around the world, both in the present and in the future