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Congratulations to Vint Cerf—an inaugural Internet Hall of Fame inductee—on his retirement!👏 Widely known as a “father of the Internet,” he co-designed the Internet’s architecture, including the TCP/IP protocol that enables online communication. techcrunch.com/2026/06/30/th…

The 'Father of the Internet' is finally retiring | TechCrunch

Vinton Cerf, one of the creators of the protocols underlying the internet, will step down as Google's chief internet evangelist next week.

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Congratulations to Internet Hall of Fame Inductee Jaap Akkerhuis, who was awarded Knight of the Order of the Dutch Lion today! Akkerhuis has been instrumental in the development of the Internet in the Netherlands and Europe since the 1980s. Read more: blog.nlnetlabs.nl/dutch-inte…
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We are saddened by the passing of David J. Farber, an Internet Hall of Fame inductee, Postel Award winner, and Internet Society leader. Farber played a key role in many of the systems that converged into today’s Internet. Learn more about his work: internethalloffame.org/2026/…
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We’ve listed out four of this year’s Internet Hall of Fame inductees! Can you guess which emojis represent which inductees? 🤔 Want to learn more about all eight of our inductees? Watch the full induction ceremony on YouTube! youtu.be/-Vm_-d57aO8
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A list of four Internet Hall of Fame inductees with brief descriptions of their contributions, including Tarek Kamel, Patrik Fältström, Ram Mohan, and John S. Quarterman.

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We had such a great time celebrating our 2025 Internet Hall of Fame inductees yesterday! Each of these pioneers have helped shape the Internet into the diverse, collaborative network that connects us today. Watch the full ceremony ⬇️ youtu.be/-Vm_-d57aO8

2025 Internet Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The 2025 Internet Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on 17 September w...

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We are getting ready to go on air with the Internet Hall of Fame induction ceremony! Join us to celebrate this year's inductees: events.zoom.us/ev/AqLyBnW5Wn…
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Only ONE day until our 2025 Internet Hall of Fame induction ceremony! We’ve got a great group of inductees this year and we’re SO excited to celebrate them tomorrow.😃 Register to attend: events.zoom.us/ev/AqLyBnW5Wn…
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Our 2025 Internet Hall of Fame induction ceremony is in two days! Will you join us to celebrate this year’s inductees and their groundbreaking work? 👏🌐 Register to attend: events.zoom.us/ev/AqLyBnW5Wn…
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Only 3 days to go until our 2025 Internet Hall of Fame induction ceremony! We can’t wait to recognize this year’s group of pioneers and celebrate their outstanding work.👏 Register to attend: events.zoom.us/ev/AqLyBnW5Wn…
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Get to know our inductees! Kirk Lougheed helped scale the Internet’s foundational structure. He is known for writing the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), also called the “postal service of the Internet,” which revolutionized global routing. Learn more: internethalloffame.org/induc…
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Get to know our inductees! John S. Quarterman’s Internet mapping opened the world’s eyes to the scale and possibilities of a global network. Nicknamed the ‘Internet Cartographer,’ he is also the author of influential Internet-related texts. Learn more: internethalloffame.org/induc…
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Get to know our inductees! Hyunje Park secured the first IP address outside the United States and brought broadband Internet to Korea. His groundbreaking work has helped expand access within Korea and across the Asia-Pacific region. Learn more: internethalloffame.org/induc…
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Get to know our inductees! Patrik Fältström has helped connect people globally across devices & languages. If you've ever used an Internationalized Domain Name or sent an email attachment from a Mac, you've benefitted from his work! @patrikhson Read more: internethalloffame.org/induc…
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Get to know our inductees! Ram Mohan is a champion of Universal Access and helped develop the modern multilingual Internet. His work has helped enable hundreds of millions of people to use their own languages online. Learn more about Ram Mohan: internethalloffame.org/induc…
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We couldn’t be more excited to introduce our 2025 Internet Hall of Fame inductees! Through their incredible work, these trailblazers have helped the Internet evolve into what it is today. Learn more about our inductees: ow.ly/r7TW50WQs95
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Join us on Tuesday, 17 September 2025 at 13:00 UTC to celebrate this year's inductees. Register for the virtual induction ceremony: internethalloffame.org/2025-…
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Can someone check the Wi-Fi? Our 2025 Internet Hall of Fame inductee announcement is still loading! Keep your eye out for our big announcement next week.
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Today, we honor the legacy of Liane Tarouco, an IHOF inductee and visionary educator who passed away yesterday. Liane helped pioneer the development of the Internet in Brazil, and her work shaped the lives of countless engineers and researchers worldwide. internethalloffame.org/2025/…

In Memory of Liane Tarouco: Brazilian Internet Pioneer and Educator - Internet Hall of Fame

Liane Tarouco, a 2021 Internet Hall of Fame inductee who was known as a pioneer in the development of Brazil's Internet, passed away on 20 August 2025.

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Save the date! Our 2025 Internet Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on 17 September at 13:00 UTC! We’ll be honoring eight new inductees and celebrating their groundbreaking contributions.
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📢 FINAL CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! Nominations for the 2025 Internet Hall of Fame inductee class closes today! Honor those who have made a lasting impact on the Internet. Learn more and complete your nominations: internethalloffame.org/nomin…

Nomination Process and FAQs - Internet Hall of Fame

If you know someone who has played an outstanding role in building and growing the Internet, we want to hear from you! Learn about the nomination process.

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Nominations for the 2025 Internet Hall of Fame are now open! internethalloffame.org/nomin… If you know someone who has played an extraordinary or pioneering role in the Internet’s creation, advancement, or growth, this is your chance to recognize them! #IHOF2025 #Internet
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