Fw: You're Invited to The Road Forward: Bridging the Digital Divide in the Nation's Capital

[Jabari Zakiya]

On Monday, August 25, 2014 5:08 PM, Jabari Zakiya <jza...@mail.com> wrote:

 

 

Sent: Monday, August 25, 2014 at 1:11 PM
From: "Connect.DC – Digital Inclusion Initiative" <dcd...@dc.gov>
To: jza...@mail.com
Subject: You're Invited to The Road Forward: Bridging the Digital Divide in the Nation's Capital

Access to the Internet has changed the way we communicate, work, learn, access essential services and get our news and information. Yet, approximately 150,000 District households are not connected to broadband Internet. Those who don’t have access to the Internet, don't know how to use it or don’t see why it’s important are at a great disadvantage in an increasingly digital age. Fortunately, we’re witnessing the growing movement of changemakers who are working collaboratively across public, private and nonprofit sectors to solve this local challenge. How can we close the gap between the “haves” and “have nots” in the District of Columbia? Meet the people and organizations at the center of this work, learn where we’ve been and where we’re headed and contribute to a dynamic discussion about what works. Join us at The Washington Post on September 22, 2014 for a dynamic discussion with the top thinkers on digital inclusion, economic development and public-private partnerships. The forum will bring together approximately 150 policymakers, program administrators, educators, researchers, residents, business and community leaders and other stakeholders in the DC area to discuss best practices and offer engaging insight into our future city. In an informal, intimate setting, we will talk about   Models for community value: How to foster community growth and economic development through technology, social innovation and partnerships    Making technology accessible and understandable: What real-world strategies are working for innovators on the front lines in companies, District government agencies, community-based organizations, social enterprises, academia and foundations    Accelerating digital inclusion ecosystems: How to engage and mobilize citizens toward digital adoption and organizations toward digital inclusion Space is limited - REGISTER NOW Hear from community innovators at these and other leading organizations: Rob Mancini, Chief Technology Officer, DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) Richard Reyes-Givilan, Executive Director, DC Public Library Harry Wingo, President and CEO, DC Chamber of Commerce Marla Bilonick, Executive Director, Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) Kelley Ellsworth, Executive Director, Byte Back Zach Leverenz, CEO, EveryoneOn Patrick Gusman, Cofounder, Startup Middle School Program Obinna Ukwuani, Founder and CEO, Exposure Robotics Academy With Nancy Scola, The Washington Post, as moderator Additional speakers to be announced soon.  Follow live on @connectdotdc #roadforwardDC   About Connect.DC   Created by the DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) in 2010, Connect.DC works to bridge the digital divide by making technology easier to use, more accessible, more affordable, and more relevant to the everyday lives of District residents and community organizations. Together with our partners, we are working to ensure everyone in DC can take full advantage of everything technology has to offer. Learn more.   Visit our website Send us an email Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter Call 202-CONNECT (266-6328) Text SIGNUP to 83224 for updates

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