Be part of us on August 29 at 2 pm ET
Deal with: Fernbank Museum 767 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Hosts: Public Information, The Management Convention on Civil and Human Rights, Nationwide Digital Inclusion Alliance, Institute for Native Self Reliance, and Digital Fairness and Alternative Initiative
Atlanta has lengthy been generally known as a dynamic metropolis grounded in neighborhood, tradition, and innovation. Because the capital of Georgia, it’s also the political hub that drives progress. It’s right here the place choices are made on how finest to shut the digital divide throughout city and rural communities within the state. These panels will characteristic representatives from the state and native authorities, community-based organizations, and the enterprise neighborhood who’re on the heart of guaranteeing each Georgia resident is totally geared up to take part in our digital revolution.
Opening Remarks:
- Chris Lewis, President and CEO, Public Information
Session 1 Panelists: Designing Federal Insurance policies To Construct a Digitally Inclusive Future
- Jordan Pittman, Digital Fairness Coordinator with Group Broadband Networks; Institute for Native Self Reliance
- Jonathan Walter, Coverage Counsel, Heart for Civil Rights and Know-how, The Management Convention on Civil and Human Rights
- Landon Bailey, Coverage Director, African American Mayors Affiliation
- Dr. Dominique Harrison, Deputy Director of the Workplace of Minority Broadband Initiatives, Nationwide Telecommunications and Data Administration
- Alisa Valentin, Broadband Coverage Director; Public Information (Moderator)
Session 2 Panelists: Advancing Digital Fairness in Georgia
- Oneisha Freeman Rojales, Digital Connectivity Supervisor, Georgia Know-how Authority
- Kenneth Sumpter, Guide, Empower SWGA
- Ernesto Gonzalez, Director of Entrepreneurship, Latin American Affiliation
- Shauna Edson, Senior Coverage Supervisor, Nationwide Digital Inclusion Alliance (Moderator)
Closing Remarks:
- Chris Lewis, President and CEO, Public Information
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