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Wayback to the Future: Celebrating the Open Web
October 27, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
Join the Foundation for American Innovation, the Massive Data Institute and the Internet Archive at Georgetown University’s historic Riggs Library for Wayback to the Future: Celebrating the Open Web—Past, Present, and Possible.
The open web was once defined by experimentation, decentralization, and possibility. The technological advancements were driven by the desire for a place where new voices and ideas could flourish. Today, consolidation and walled gardens challenge that vision. Together, we’ll look back at the internet’s origins to spark a forward-looking conversation about how to keep the web free, open, and innovative.
Speakers include:
Brewster Kahle — Founder & Director, Internet Archive
Vint Cerf — Chief Internet Evangelist, Google
Cindy Cohn — Executive Director, Electronic Frontier Foundation
Jon Stokes – Co-founder, Ars Technica
Moderator: Luke Hogg — Director of Technology Policy, FAI