 invite you to our new happy hour series, 

. This series will convene policy thinkers, founders, researchers, and builders to connect and explore the future of innovation.

​This month, we commemorate the anniversary of a pivotal project and iconic achievement in American history — the Apollo 11 mission launch. On July 20, 1969, the United States successfully landed a man on the moon, establishing a benchmark for what visionary ideas and collective ambition can achieve.

​For this event, expect traditional American summer cookout fare, cold beverages, and engaging conversations with folks committed to advancing technological and industrial progress, all set against a panoramic rooftop view of the US Capitol.

​The Institute for Progress and the Foundation for American Innovation invite you to our new happy hour series, Moonshots

 invite you to our ongoing happy hour series, 

​The Institute for Progress and the Foundation for American Innovation invite you to our ongoing happy hour series, Moonshots

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. 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.

The evening will feature a panel of pioneers, technologists, and policy thinkers reflecting on three eras of the web:

A reception will follow the panel. Food and drinks will be provided.

 — Founder & Director, Internet Archive

 — Executive Director, Electronic Frontier Foundation

 — Director of Technology Policy, Foundation for American Innovation

An evening with internet pioneers exploring the past, present, and future of the web.