In late 1996, representatives from 34 universities gathered in a Chicago area hotel and committed to a vision: the establishment of a project to foster the development of networking capabilities that would not only support research and education, but would also eventually make their way into the global commercial Internet. So began Internet2.

In late 2007, the Council chairs and vice chairs gathered once again in a Chicago area hotel to begin the work of leading Internet2 into its second decade. From that meeting came the beginning of a new community-based strategic planning process to guide Internet2 plans and priorities.

Take a drive through the interactive Strategy Portal below and find out how the Strategic Plan propels the Internet2 community into the future of networking. Click on the tabs to look at the plan from different perspectives. No matter what route you take, you'll find all the information you need to help us build that future.