A Brief History of the Internet in North Carolina

Explore a comprehensive keynote presentation that chronicles the fascinating evolution of the Internet in North Carolina, highlighting the state's significant contributions to computer science and communications development. Learn how three major research universities clustered together created a fertile ground for technological innovation and early Internet advancement. Discover both common experiences shared with other regions and unique firsthand accounts that illustrate the uneven progression of Internet adoption in its early stages. Benefit from the extensive expertise of speaker Mark Johnson, who brings over 30 years of Internet technology leadership experience to this discussion. Gain insights into his impactful work at MCNC, where he oversaw a remarkable 25,000-fold increase in Internet usage, his co-founding of The Quilt, and his influential roles in Internet2 and the US UCAN project. Understand how his involvement in establishing the Schools, Health, and Libraries Broadband coalition and current position as President of the Internet Legacy Institute continues to shape Internet history preservation, particularly focusing on the NSFnet era.