Join us on August 29 at 2 pm ET

Address: Fernbank Museum 767 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

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.

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

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
Landon Bailey, Senior Policy Advisor and Strategist, 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

The Path to Digital Equity: Elevating Local Voices to Drive National Impact