2026-07-09 –, Linden Theater
Shutdowns and “splinternets” are increasingly challenging the free flow of information online. BGP hijacks, DPI filtering, DNS poisoning, full infrastructure cuts, the catalogue of tools for controlling a network is developed, deployed and increasingly distributed. These are no longer edge cases.
As these events become more common, solutions that help maintain information flows are increasingly vital. How can we help the hundreds of millions who are now digitally isolated?
This session will look at tools in the field. The eQualitie team will walk through how Ceno Browser, eQsat, Deflect, and related tools are being deployed in environments where the network itself is adversarial -- what performs, what fails, and where there are gaps... and learn how you - the community - can lean in.
If you're building P2P tools, working on censorship circumvention, or looking for ways to contribute to infrastructure that people depend on under pressure, this is the session for you. We'll also explain how you can get involved through eQ’s grants program - the Breakout Fund.
LATER IN THE ANTI-AUTHORITARIAN TECH TENT
Join our BLOCKATHON to test your skills in a simulated shutdown scenario. The blockathon features 4 different levels of restricted internets - from the easiest to the most harsh one (inspired by real use-cases from Iran and Russia). Try to break out! Learn about and try out eQualitie's suite of p2p censorship circumvention tools including Ceno Browser (p2p web browsing), Ouisync (p2p file-sharing), and eQsat (data transmissions over satellite tv) - or bring your own tools to pitch against the threat of network fragmentation. Be part of the solution and help ensure a connected world!
Alex is a multidisciplinary professional with 20 years of experience working on six continents. Prior to eQualitie, Alex was an executive focused on developing and launching emerging technology programs in large organizations. As part of this work, he launched and led Amazon’s Worldwide Public Sector Innovation Studio and was a senior advisor in the White House, where he led national initiatives in sustainability, technology modernization and identity management. He is also a co-founder of multiple award-winning sustainable agriculture companies supporting global food security. His passion is using technology to help make the world more equitable and sustainable for all living things. Alex holds a JD from UC Berkeley, an MBA from Oxford University and a Masters in Environmental Management from Yale University.
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