About the seminar

The seminar will be chaired by Prof. M. J. (Jim) Norton , who worked on the early UK Experimental and Public Packet Switched Services.

After a brief introduction from the Chair, Dr Cerf will review the key developments and contributors to the evolution of the Internet from research network to the ubiquitous infrastructure of modern society.

The talk will be followed by a discussion with audience participation, moderated by the Chair.

For further details visit archivesit.org.uk/internet-the-early-days

About the speaker

At Google, Vint Cerf contributes to global policy and business development and continued spread of the Internet. Widely known as one of the “Fathers of the Internet,” Cerf is the co-designer of the TCP/IP protocols and the architecture of the Internet.

Organisers

This seminar is organised by Archives of IT supported by the Computer Conservation Society.

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