Pulse Internet Measurement Forum, Washington D.C.

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In an era of historic broadband investments and shifting regulatory landscapes, Internet measurement data has never been more critical. Yet, researchers frequently face a massive roadblock: translating complex technical findings into language that policy makers can legislate, journalists can report, and courts can use.

The Pulse Internet Measurement Forum, Washington, DC, is an intensive, interactive one-day workshop designed specifically for the Internet measurement community. Moving past standard academic presentations, this session dives into the high-stakes world of digital advocacy. We will explore how data transitions from a server log to a policy brief or a news headline—and examine the systemic challenges, ethical dilemmas, and institutional pushback that happen along the way.

What We Will Tackle

This isn't a passive listening event. Come prepared to debate with your peers and test your data under pressure.

• Case Studies in Impact: Dissect recent, real-world wins where measurement data successfully rewrote regulatory maps or held major telecom providers accountable.
• The Translation Sandbox: Practice distilling complex network logs (latency, jitter, BGP route leaks) into high-impact deliverables for non-technical audiences on a deadline.
• Navigating the Backlash: A candid discussion on the ethics and friction of advocacy, from handling corporate data refutation to protecting vulnerable end-users.
• Live Crisis Simulation: Put your rapid-response skills to the test in a fast-paced roleplay scenario involving a major regional network disruption on the eve of a critical public funding vote.

Why You Should Attend

Whether you are an academic looking to maximize the civic impact of your papers or an infrastructure engineer wanting to better support digital equity advocates, this workshop provides the tactical toolkit you need to bridge the gap between empirical science and public policy.