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Father of Internet in Germany Honored at WIC 2025

11/10/2025

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Werner Zorn, known as "the Father of the Internet in Germany," received the 2025 World Internet Conference (WIC) Distinguished Contribution Award.
He highlighted the rapid growth of Chinese e-commerce and its impact on various sectors.
He commended the WIC for promoting internet technology and its benefits for daily life.
He expressed optimism about the WIC's ongoing mission to enhance life through the internet.

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Werner Zorn, known as "the Father of the Internet in Germany," received the 2025 World Internet Conference (WIC) Distinguished Contribution Award.
He highlighted the rapid growth of Chinese e-commerce and its impact on various sectors.
He commended the WIC for promoting internet technology and its benefits for daily life.
He expressed optimism about the WIC's ongoing mission to enhance life through the internet.