What is PICISOC?
PICISOC is the Pacific Islands Chapter of the Internet Society, bringing together people and organisations committed to an open, secure, inclusive and trusted Internet for the Pacific.
Representing Pacific Internet interests
The Pacific Islands Chapter of the Internet Society represents the interests of Internet users and communities across Oceania and the Pacific.
PICISOC focuses on regional issues and developments, supports knowledge sharing and provides independent perspectives on Internet-related matters that affect Pacific Island people.
Our community includes technical professionals, policymakers, educators, students, researchers, civil society organisations, businesses and anyone with an interest in the Internet's development across the Pacific.
The Pacific Islands Chapter of the Internet Society serves communities across the Pacific region.
The Internet is for everyone
You do not need to be a technology expert to join PICISOC. Membership is open to anyone interested in how the Internet can support Pacific societies, communities, economies, education, health, policy, security and inclusion.
Supporting Internet development across the Pacific
PICISOC has helped raise awareness, strengthen regional cooperation and support initiatives across a wide range of technical and social issues.
Internet Governance
Supporting Pacific participation in regional and global discussions about the Internet's development and governance.
Cybersecurity
Promoting awareness, cooperation and capacity building to support a safer and more resilient Pacific Internet.
Digital Inclusion
Advocating for meaningful access, accessibility and participation by all Pacific communities.
Technical Development
Supporting technical knowledge and initiatives involving IPv6, routing, networking and Internet infrastructure.
Open Technologies
Encouraging the use and development of free and open software and accessible digital technologies.
Geospatial Technologies
Supporting awareness and collaboration involving Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing.
Gender and Technology
Supporting stronger participation by women and underrepresented communities in the digital sector.
Accessibility
Promoting inclusive participation and greater access to technology for people with disabilities.
Building connections and strengthening capacity
Through events such as PacINET and the Pacific Internet Governance Forum, PICISOC has brought together Internet practitioners, policymakers, educators and community leaders from across the region.
These activities have supported new regional networks, encouraged collaboration and helped Pacific perspectives contribute to wider Internet discussions.
- Supporting regional Internet governance dialogue through PacIGF.
- Contributing to cybersecurity awareness and cooperation.
- Supporting the growth of technical communities such as PacNOG.
- Encouraging participation by women, youth and people with disabilities.
- Promoting capacity building, open technologies and knowledge sharing.
Be part of the Pacific Internet community
Join PICISOC and connect with people working to strengthen Internet development, inclusion, security and collaboration throughout the Pacific.
About PICISOC
The Pacific Islands Chapter of the Internet Society (PICISOC) is a chapter that represents the interests of users in the Oceania, Pacific region. It focuses on local issues and developments in the Pacific region, and seeks to provide impartial advise to governments and the public on Internet-related matters that are relevant to Pacific Island people.
The Internet is for all – you do not need to be a techo head, geek or nerd to join (you are most welcome to join if you are!) but to simply be interested in developing Internet related aspects in Pacific Island nations (societal, telehealth, regulation, policies, security, digital divide, …)
PICISOC’s annual conference called PacINET has brought together many Internet practitioners working in diverse areas. As a consequence, PICISOC has been at the forefront of a number of important initiatives in the Pacific region. These include raising awareness in the following areas:
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS)
- the move to IPv6
- Cybersecurity leading to the establishment of PacCERT
- Routing leading to the establishment of PacNOG (Pacific Network Operators group
- People with disabilities supporting Access for All in annual PacINET conferences
- Internet governance foreshadowing the formation of the Pacific IGF (Internet Governance Forum)
- FOSS (Free and Open Software)
- Gender and technology