The San Francisco  Bay Area Internet Society Chapter Membership Survey helps us to understand the topics, issues and activities that our members are interested in. The survey has been open for a few weeks already and we’ve put together a quick overview of the interim results.

• 68% of members surveyed so far rate themselves as knowledgeable or very knowledgeable about the Internet ecosystem, Internet governance and the Internet Society’s mission.
• Members surveyed so far rank the following three topics as the most important Internet issues:
  • Internet governance
  • Data privacy and security
  • Regulatory issues and tech policy
• Members surveyed so far rank the following three topics as the least important Internet issues:
  • Gender and diversity
  • Community networks
  • Decentralized Internet
• Members surveyed so far note that they are most interested in the following Chapter events and activities:
  • Live-stream/online readouts, webinars and educational presentations
  • Online training or educational workshops
  • Casual networking events to discuss areas of common interest with other Chapter members

Have Your Say

Do you agree with what those members who have already completed the survey think are the most important issues facing today’s Internet? Do you share other members’ views on the best format for chapter events?

The survey will be open until the end of August so you still have time to tell us what you think your chapter should be focusing on. Chapter members should look out for the link to the survey in their inbox. Eligible members will be entered into a prize draw to win a $50 VISA gift card.

If you’re not yet a Chapter member, join now to have your say. It’s free and easy to sign up!