Join us on August 29 at 2 pm ET
Address: Fernbank Museum 767 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Hosts: Public Knowledge, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, National Digital Inclusion Alliance, Institute for Local Self Reliance, and Digital Equity and Opportunity Initiative
Atlanta has long been known as a dynamic city grounded in community, culture, and innovation. As the capital of Georgia, it is also the political hub that drives progress. It is here where decisions are made on how best to close the digital divide across urban and rural communities in the state. These panels will feature representatives from the state and local government, community-based organizations, and the business community who are at the center of ensuring every Georgia resident is fully equipped to participate in our digital revolution.
Opening Remarks:
- Chris Lewis, President and CEO, Public Knowledge
Session 1 Panelists: Designing Federal Policies To Build a Digitally Inclusive Future
- Jordan Pittman, Digital Equity Coordinator with Community Broadband Networks; Institute for Local Self Reliance
- Jonathan Walter, Policy Counsel, Center for Civil Rights and Technology, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
- Phyllis Dickerson, CEO; African American Mayors Association
- Dr. Dominique Harrison, Deputy Director of the Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
- Alisa Valentin, Broadband Policy Director; Public Knowledge (Moderator)
Session 2 Panelists: Advancing Digital Equity in Georgia
- Oneisha Freeman Rojales, Digital Connectivity Manager, Georgia Technology Authority
- Kenneth Sumpter, Consultant, Empower SWGA
- Ernesto Gonzalez, Director of Entrepreneurship, Latin American Association
- Shauna Edson, Senior Policy Manager, National Digital Inclusion Alliance (Moderator)
Closing Remarks:
- Chris Lewis, President and CEO, Public Knowledge
For media inquiries, contact:
- Shiva Stella; shiva@publicknowledge.org, Public Knowledge
- Mariah Wildgen; wildgen@civilrights.org, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
- Kristenn Fortson; kristenn@digitalinclusion.org, National Digital Inclusion Alliance
- Sean Gonsalves; sgonsalves@ilsr.org, Institute for Local Self Reliance
- Maria Mercado; maria@exitoandco.com, Digital Equity and Opportunity Initiative
