Join us for TLC's 10th Annual Conference
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Please join TLC on Thursday October 10th, 2024 for our one-day annual conference hosted by Temple University. 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 historic federal funding opportunities open up, we need to be preparing now for long-term sustainability of this movement and our sector. We'll continue to update the agenda below with speakers and session details! |
Conference registration is open!
Agenda
08:30 AM | Registration & Breakfast
09:00 AM | Welcoming Remarks
09:30 AM | Building Lasting Impact: Local and National Perspectives on Digital Equity
10:30AM | Break
10:45 AM | Breakout Sessions
01:15 PM | Breakout Sessions
02:15PM | Break
02:30 PM | Breakout Sessions
03:30PM | Break
03:45 PM | Connecting the Dots: Aligned City and State Plans for Digital Equity
04:45 PM | Closing Remarks
08:30 AM | Registration & Breakfast
09:00 AM | Welcoming Remarks
- Emcee: Nikki Pumphrey, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
- Richard Englert, Temple University
- Councilmember Rue Landau, Philadelphia City Council
- Kate Rivera, Technology Learning Collaborative
09:30 AM | Building Lasting Impact: Local and National Perspectives on Digital Equity
- Caitlyn Brazill, Per Scholas
- Anuj Gupta, The Welcoming Center
- Danae Mobley, 1Philadelphia
- Moderator: Dan Kamins, Comcast
10:30AM | Break
10:45 AM | Breakout Sessions
- Shaping Tomorrow's Workforce through Digital Equity
- Joshua Park, Per Scholas
- Hamidou Traore, Orleans Technical College, JEVS
- Erich Smith, Hopeworks
- Moderator: Marta Urquilla, CentriTech Foundation
- Understanding A.I.: Promises and Pitfalls
- Tobey Dichter, Generations on Line
- Colleen Nihill, Morgan Lewis & Bockius
- Michael Pierce, Generations on Line
- Attendee Roundtable: Digital Navigation with the Southeast PA Digital Navigator Network
- Maggie Burns, Chester Education Foundation
- Talia Alvarado, ACLAMO
- Kevin Young, Drexel University
- Zaire Martin, Beyond Literacy
- Moderator: Monica Quinones-Rivera, Office of Innovation and Technology, City of Philadelphia
01:15 PM | Breakout Sessions
- Building Career Pathways in Technology (sponsored by Verizon)
- Brendan Conlin, Congreso
- Dan Rhoton, Hopeworks
- Manny Guzman, Hopeworks
- Moderator: Adriana Dawson, Verizon
- Engaging Communities in Digital Equity
- Michelle Hang, RSVP Volunteers
- Barry Glicklich, RSVP Volunteers
- Robert Lee, Mayor’s Office of Education, City of Philadelphia
- Nicole Pender, Comcast
- Daniel Magerman, TextTown
- Moderator: Bob Smith, R Smith Impact
- Attendee Roundtable: Digital Skills with the Mayor's Office of Education
- Vicki Szondy, Beyond Literacy
- Luriel Balaurea, Beyond Literacy
- Rich Dollery, Drexel University
- Wayne Hunter, Talking Tech w/ Wayne
- Jessica Levy, Welcoming Center
- Moderator: Sylvia Boateng, Mayor's Office of Education, City of Philadelphia
02:15PM | Break
02:30 PM | Breakout Sessions
- Empowering Immigrant and Refugee Populations
- Christine Nieves, Esperanza
- Eugenio Salas, SEAMAAC
- Chaiya Vong, Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia
- Catzie Vilayphonh, Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia
- Sarun Chan, Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia
- Moderator: Michelle Carrera Morales - LEDC/Xiente
- Digital Equity in Public Health and Wellness
- Holly Hainsworth, Health Federation of Philadelphia
- Tyler Hamler, Health Federation of Philadelphia
- Mignon Verdell, The Food Trust
- Moderator: Andy Stutzman, Next Century Cities
- Attendee Roundtable: The Future of Public Internet in Philadelphia with Philly Community Wireless
- Leanne Przybylowski, Philly Community Wireless
- Eugene Ryoo, Philly Community Wireless
- Felipe Valdez, Temple University Libraries
- Moderator: Alex Wermer-Colan, Executive Director, Philly Community Wireless
03:30PM | Break
03:45 PM | Connecting the Dots: Aligned City and State Plans for Digital Equity
- Dr Stephanie Perry, PA Broadband Development Authority
- Juliet Fink-Yates, City of Philadelphia Office of Innovation and Technology
04:45 PM | Closing Remarks
Sponsorship opportunities are open! For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kate Rivera.
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.
