BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Family Online Safety Institute - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fosi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Family Online Safety Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T090000 DTSTAMP:20260203T191434Z CREATED:20260122T160349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T191434Z UID:12965-1770181200-1770195600@fosi.org SUMMARY:FOSI Briefs the States: Online Safety in Florida DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to join FOSI for our kids’ online safety presentation and discussion in Tallahassee\, Florida.  \nIn 2024\, Florida passed HB 3 which included a first-in-the-nation measure that barred under 14 year olds from social media\, and required parental consent for 14 and 15 year olds to create accounts. Florida has remained a state to watch in the kids’ online safety debate since\, as it has subsequently banned cellphone use in schools\, released early data on the impacts of these measures\, and newly released AI Bill of Rights introduces new measures to regulate AI and address kids’ online safety. \nJoin FOSI on February 4 for a presentation and roundtable discussion on the state of kids’ online safety in Florida. Attendees are welcome to drop in anytime between 10 AM and 1 PM. We are happy to collaborate with the James Madison Institute for this event. Click here to register. \nIf you have any questions or would like more information\, please contact Marissa Edmund medmund@fosi.org. URL:https://fosi.org/event/fosi-briefs-the-states-online-safety-in-florida/ LOCATION:Governors Club\, 202 S Adams St\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32301\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://fosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/fl-state-final.webp ORGANIZER;CN="FOSI":MAILTO:jana@jana.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T080000 DTSTAMP:20260203T201426Z CREATED:20260203T140657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T201426Z UID:12983-1770706800-1770710400@fosi.org SUMMARY:Connected Worlds: How Youth Navigate Technology at Home and in the Classroom DESCRIPTION:Young people move between home and school every day\, carrying their digital lives with them. Yet the expectations\, rules\, and responses they encounter in each space are often misaligned. This Safer Internet Day webinar brings together youth panelists and experts from FOSI\, NoFiltr\, and Discovery Education for a conversation on how young people experience technology in their daily lives\, and how adult responses shape trust\, communication\, and confidence. \nGrounded in youth perspectives\, the session examines where adult assumptions may fall short\, how differing approaches across home and school affect young people\, and what realistic\, supportive adult engagement looks like in practice. Rather than focusing on tools or restrictions\, the discussion centers on relationships\, communication\, and consistency. Click here here to register. URL:https://fosi.org/event/connected-worlds-how-youth-navigate-technology-at-home-and-in-the-classroom/ LOCATION:Virtual Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/cover-11111.png ORGANIZER;CN="FOSI":MAILTO:jana@jana.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T090000 DTSTAMP:20260505T110131Z CREATED:20260505T110046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T110131Z UID:13111-1780380000-1780390800@fosi.org SUMMARY:FOSI Briefs the Hill Roundtable\, Online Safety Research and Policy: New Data\, New Bills\, Same Stagnation? DESCRIPTION:Online safety remains a paramount issue for families around the world as technologies\, laws\, and research all continue to focus on young people’s digital lives. FOSI believes that the best public policies are grounded in evidence\, even if compelling anecdotes and narratives help build momentum for a specific bill. Our latest FOSI Briefs the Hill will convene key researchers and policy stakeholders to present and discuss the latest data in this space\, to improve and inform domestic policies. \nThis in-person event will open with two research presentations focused on teens’ and parents’ online safety habits and perspectives. Alanna Powers-O’Brien will begin with takeaways from FOSI’s recurring Online Safety Survey\, and Jeffery Gottfried will emphasize the top highlights from Pew Research Center’s youth internet and technology studies. The discussion will then move into how to use these findings in policy discussions\, focusing on what laws Congress should prioritize to improve online safety. \nCoffee and lunch will be provided. Please reach out to events@fosi.org if you have any questions or are interested in participating. URL:https://fosi.org/event/fosi-briefs-the-hill-roundtable-online-safety-research-and-policy-new-data-new-bills-same-stagnation/ LOCATION:1101 17th St NW\, Suite 200\, Washington DC 20006\, 1101 17th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20006\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://fosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/fosi-hill-may-5.webp ORGANIZER;CN="FOSI":MAILTO:jana@jana.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610 DTSTAMP:20260625T084152Z CREATED:20251113T034358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T084152Z UID:12673-1780963200-1781049599@fosi.org SUMMARY:FOSI 2026 European Forum DESCRIPTION:Finding Common Ground \nOn June 9th\, 2026\, the Family Online Safety Institute hosted its European Forum at Google’s Brussels office\, bringing together leaders from government\, industry\, academia\, and civil society to explore one of the most important questions in online safety today: how do we protect children online while preserving the opportunities and benefits that technology provides? \nUnder the theme Finding Common Ground\, the Forum focused on where policymakers\, industry leaders\, researchers\, educators\, and young people can work together to create safer online experiences. Discussions throughout the day examined evolving regulation\, emerging research\, youth perspectives\, parental support\, and safety by design. \nThe morning sessions explored how online safety policy is taking shape across Europe\, with regulators discussing the Digital Services Act\, AI Act\, age assurance efforts\, and broader debates around children’s online experiences. Attendees also heard from OpenAI and Apple\, bringing industry perspectives to the conversation around family safety and digital wellbeing. \nOne of the most memorable moments of the day came from the youth representatives of Belgium’s Child Focus organization. Speaking candidly about problematic content\, identity exploration\, and the realities of growing up online\, they reminded attendees why young people must be included in conversations that directly impact their digital lives. \nThe morning concluded with a powerful fireside conversation between Stephen Balkam and Ian Russell\, Chair of the Molly Rose Foundation. Reflecting on the loss of his daughter Molly and his ongoing advocacy efforts\, Ian challenged attendees to consider whether progress is happening quickly enough to address the risks facing young people online. \nThe afternoon focused on solutions. Following an update from the United Kingdom’s Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology and a conversation with TikTok Global Youth Council member Tende Amery\, experts examined the latest research on children’s digital wellbeing and the impact of technology policy on children’s rights. \nDuring the Forum\, Sarah Bean unveiled FOSI’s latest research\, Australian Children’s and Parents’ Perceptions of the Recent Social Media Ban\, which explored how attitudes toward Australia’s social media restrictions have evolved since implementation. \nA recurring theme throughout the day was the importance of balancing protection with participation. Discussions on safety by design\, parental support\, and video game safety highlighted how thoughtful product design\, age-appropriate safeguards\, and collaboration across sectors can help create safer online experiences without excluding young people from the digital world. \nStephen Balkam closed the event by thanking speakers\, attendees\, and partners for their contributions to a day centered on collaboration\, evidence\, and shared responsibility. While perspectives differed\, a common message emerged: protecting children online requires governments\, industry\, researchers\, parents\, and young people themselves to work together toward solutions that are both effective and empowering. \nEvent Highlights \n\nDiscussions on the future of online safety policy across Europe\, including the DSA\, AI Act\, and age assurance initiatives\nYouth perspectives from Child Focus and TikTok’s Global Youth Council\nFireside conversations with OpenAI\, Apple\, Ian Russell\, Epic Games\, and PEGI\nResearch launch: Australian Children’s and Parents’ Perceptions of the Recent Social Media Ban\nSessions on children’s rights\, digital wellbeing\, safety by design\, and parental support URL:https://fosi.org/event/fosi-2026-european-forum/ LOCATION:Google Headquarters in Brussels\, Chau. d'Etterbeek 180\, Brussels\, 1040\, Belgium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EU26-eventtile-1200px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120 DTSTAMP:20260609T170233Z CREATED:20251113T043928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T170233Z UID:12683-1795046400-1795132799@fosi.org SUMMARY:FOSI 2026 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: FOSI 2026 Annual Conference – 20 Years of Making Families Safer Online \nOn November 19\, 2026\, FOSI will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with a special edition of the Annual Conference in Washington\, D.C. \nThis milestone event will bring together global leaders from government\, industry\, academia\, and civil society to reflect on two decades of progress — and look ahead to the next era of innovation\, policy\, and partnership in online safety. \nStay tuned — for more details\, including the theme.\n📩 Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to receive updates. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thu Nov 19 \n \n FOSI 2026 Annual Conference: 20 Year Anniversary\n\n \n \n November 19\, 2026\, 8:00 am - 6:30 pm\n \n Join us for the FOSI 2026 Annual Conference: 20 Year Anniversary\, a milestone event celebrating two decades of leadership in online safety. Read More » \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Register » URL:https://fosi.org/event/fosi-2026-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center\, D.C.1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington\, D.C.\, MD\, 20004\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fosi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AC26-eventtile5.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR