Join the Illinois Broadband Lab for a Statewide Digital Equity and Broadband Summit In Chicago!
Details
Time:
May 08
May 10
Description
The Illinois Broadband Lab, in partnership with the National Digital Inclusions Alliance (NDIA), will convene leaders, communities, organizations and businesses from across the region to work together on building our connected future.
Illinois stands to gain more than $1 billion in federal broadband funding over the next five years, on top of significant state investments. Summit participants will have the chance to collaborate with peers and learn from experts and each other about how to make sure this record investment leads to sustainable economic opportunity for all communities.
Who should join?
• Digital equity practitioners
• Digital navigators
• Internet service providers
• Local governments
• Researchers and students
• Community anchor institutions—such as libraries, schools, health organizations, and public housing
• Organizations serving returning residents, older adults, veterans, low-income families, and more
• Residents impacted by the digital divide, or looking to get involved!
Visit broadband.uillinois.edu/summit for details!