Sir Tim Berners-Lee

A New Book Coming This Fall From the Inventor of the World Wide Web & Leader in Future of Tech

Join Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the visionary inventor of the World Wide Web, for a profound and inspiring conversation not only about the creation of the internet—but about the entire arc of our digital evolution, and where we must go from here.

In his new book, This Is for Everyone (due for release 9.9.25), Berners-Lee shares an intimate, in-the-room account of how a simple idea—hyperlinking digital information—sparked a revolution that changed how humanity lives, works, dreams, and connects. But as the digital age matured, so too did its unintended consequences: the erosion of privacy, the spread of disinformation, and the rising power of monopolistic platforms.

This talk goes far beyond the history of the web. With the insight of a technologist, the clarity of a communicator, and the conscience of a citizen, Berners-Lee explores the broader trajectory of modern technology—from social media and surveillance capitalism to the explosive growth of artificial intelligence. He issues a bold call to action: to reclaim our digital future not for profit or control, but for truth, trust, equity, and human flourishing.

As one of the most influential innovators of our time, Berners-Lee challenges audiences to think differently about how we design and govern our technologies. He offers a blueprint for how we can build a more ethical and inclusive digital world—one where the tools we create serve everyone, not just the powerful few.