Events

Back-to-school season marks a huge transition for many children and teens, including the introduction of new technologies both at school and at home. Additionally, as we continue to navigate the youth mental health crisis, a new school year can seem more stressful than ever. What role does tech play in youth mental health? As schools become more and more integrated with digital devices, will young peoples' mental health be affected? What role can tech play in strengthening your child's mental health? What online safety measures can we take to make sure young people have a safe, successful and mentally healthy school year?

We are thrilled to invite you to a special webinar on Thursday, September 19th, from 2-3 pm EST, as FOSI's CEO, Stephen Balkam, hosts an exclusive Book Talk with Dr. Nicol Turner Lee to discuss her groundbreaking new book, Digitally Invisible. This enlightening conversation will explore the themes of digital inequity, the impact of technology on marginalized communities, and what it means to be "digitally invisible" in today's fast-evolving digital landscape. This is an opportunity to gain insights from two leaders deeply engaged in the future of digital inclusion and online safety.

Join the Family Online Safety Institute for a roundtable discussion as we workshop the best ways to make the SAFE for Kids Act most impactful and discuss a path forward for kids online safety in New York.

On December 9th, 2024, FOSI hosted its Annual Conference at the InterContinental on the Wharf in Washington, DC. This year's theme, From Protection to Empowerment, brought together leaders from the public, private, academic, and nonprofit sectors to address the most pressing issues in online safety. The conference explored how protective measures can evolve into tools that empower users to confidently navigate the digital world.

On February 12, 2025, FOSI partnered with Thorn for a powerful discussion on online safety in recognition of Safer Internet Day. This webinar explored key risks facing children online, including harassment, abuse, sextortion, and CSAM, while providing caregivers and educators with actionable strategies to protect young users.

On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the US Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing titled “Children’s Safety in the Digital Era: Strengthening Protections and Addressing Legal Gaps.” The hearing focused on the growing dangers children face online, particularly child sexual exploitation and other online harms, highlighting the failure of Big Tech to implement adequate […]

We welcome you to join FOSI for our kids’ online safety roundtable and reception in Sacramento, California. As the battle between regulation and litigation over kids' online safety continues, California proves to be a state taking the lead. Despite the seemingly inevitable legal challenges, California has been a catalyst for trends in digital safety legislation […]

As online safety stories continue to garner headlines and influence policymakers, the need for substantive research and data has become paramount. FOSI believes that the best public policies are grounded in evidence, even if compelling anecdotes and narratives help build momentum for a specific bill. With that in mind, we convened a group of online […]

Join us for a back-to-school webinar with experts from MotherAI, My Digital TAT2, and FOSI to help families navigate the role of technology in today’s classrooms.