Please join TLC on Thursday October 5th, 2023 for our one-day annual conference hosted by Temple University Building Connections: Strengthening Our Digital Equity Community.
Timed to coincide with National Digital Inclusion Week, the conference will feature guest speakers, breakout sessions, and more. This year's theme is a reflection that, as we plan and prepare for a historic infusion of federal funding for digital equity work, we must prioritize expanding and strengthening our community--now and for the long term.
Timed to coincide with National Digital Inclusion Week, the conference will feature guest speakers, breakout sessions, and more. This year's theme is a reflection that, as we plan and prepare for a historic infusion of federal funding for digital equity work, we must prioritize expanding and strengthening our community--now and for the long term.
Conference Agenda
08:30 AM | Registration & Breakfast
09:00 AM | Welcoming Remarks
09:15 AM | Keynote Panel: National Perspectives on Digital Equity
10:30 AM | Breakout Sessions
11:45 AM | Digital Navigators - Presented by Comcast
12:15 PM | Lunch & Networking Time
01:15 PM | Breakout Sessions
02:30 PM | Advancing Digital Equity in the Commonwealth
03:30 PM | Closing Remarks
03:35 PM | Networking & Happy Hour - Sponsored by Comcast
04:30 PM | Event Ends
08:30 AM | Registration & Breakfast
09:00 AM | Welcoming Remarks
- Kate Rivera, Executive Director, Technology Learning Collaborative
- Stephanie L. Kosta, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs for Comcast's Freedom Region
- Emcee - Matt DeLucia, Reporter, NBC10
09:15 AM | Keynote Panel: National Perspectives on Digital Equity
- Moderator: Loraine Ballard Morrill, Director of News and Community Affairs for the Philadelphia Region, iHeartMedia Markets Group
- Francella Ochillo - former Executive Director, Next Century Cities
- Gigi Sohn - Senior Fellow, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society
- Marta Urquilla - President, Centri Tech Foundation
10:30 AM | Breakout Sessions
- Building Digital Equity Capacity through Corporate-Community Partnerships
- Accessibility is for Everyone
- Teaching Outside the Box: New Perspectives on Digital Skills
11:45 AM | Digital Navigators - Presented by Comcast
- Christina Wiskowski, Senior Director for Digital Equity, Comcast
12:15 PM | Lunch & Networking Time
01:15 PM | Breakout Sessions
- Understanding the ACP Landscape
- Expanding Community Access to Internet and Devices
- Digital Equity Research Panel: Organizing Locally, Thinking Globally
02:30 PM | Advancing Digital Equity in the Commonwealth
- Kirsten Compitello, National Broadband Digital Equity Director, Michael Baker International
03:30 PM | Closing Remarks
03:35 PM | Networking & Happy Hour - Sponsored by Comcast
04:30 PM | Event Ends
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors who make this event possible!
Presenting Sponsor: Comcast NBCUniversal
Platinum Sponsor: Dell Technologies
Gold Sponsor: Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority
Bronze Sponsor: Next Century Cities
Event Space Sponsor: Temple University
Supporting Sponsor: PECO an Exelon Company
Community Guidelines
The Technology Learning Collaborative is committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, age, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. By registering for the conference, you are agreeing to follow TLC's Community Guidelines.
The Technology Learning Collaborative is committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, age, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. By registering for the conference, you are agreeing to follow TLC's Community Guidelines.
