Digital Connections Symposium

1630 Metropolitan Parkway Southwest,Atlanta GA 30310

23 March, 2023

Description

Compudopt is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to provide technology access and education to under-resourced youth and their communities. We are excited to host our first ever Digital Equity Symposium to bring together government, private enterprise, and community organizations for an open conversation about solving the digital divide. Discover more at: https://www.compudopt.org/symposium 8:30 - 9:00 am: Networking (Coffee & Tea provided) 9:00 - 9:20 am: Welcome Megan Steckly, CEO, Compudopt 9:20 - 9:45 am: Keynote Georgia Technology Authority 9:45 -10:30 am: Community Panel: What are the needs today in the community related to technology access, what’s being done, and what opportunities for partnership are available 10:30 - 10:45 am: Networking Break 10:45 - 11:30 am: Solutions Panel: What options are available to close the gap, how to build successful partnerships that engage the community, and who needs to be at the table 11:30 - 11:45 am: 2nd Keynote: Regional Administrator, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 11:45 - 12:00 pm: Closing Remarks and the Path Forward - Megan Steckly, CEO, Compudopt This convening will explore the digital equity landscape and offer proposed solutions and innovative approaches to device access, broadband deployment, and digital skill building. Anchor institutions will describe the needs of the community while discussing opportunities to increase adoption rates, leverage federal funding, and create impact-driven partnerships. VENUE & PARKING: The Atlanta Metropolitan State College Conference Center Pavilion is located in the Edwin Thompson Student Center, Building 800. It is the first building on your right once you enter the campus at the dual Atlanta Technical College and Atlanta Metropolitan State College entrance, and begin driving on the one-way street. It can be identified by a large white overhang in the center of the building, which is the entrance to the Atrium, and leads to the Easley Conference Pavilion. Please park in the RED Parking Lot when possible. Building 800 Edwin Thompson Student Center Bldg Charles F. Easley, Sr. Conference Pavilion Parking: Red Lot (Free Parking) Atlanta Metro State College Office: 678-623-1378 Compudopt Cell Number: 770-648-5728