Maryland Statewide Digital Equity Summit

"Beyond the Divide: Best Practices & Collaborative Strategies in Digital Equity"

Connect with fellow digital literacy innovators on October 15th in Baltimore! The 2024 Maryland Statewide Digital Equity Summit will convene digital inclusion advocates from across the state to discuss critical issues, share best practices, and collaborate on solutions for bridging the digital divide in Maryland. Attendees will enjoy a dynamic lineup of speakers and panel discussions with ample networking opportunities. Learn more.

Summit Details

Date: Tuesday, October 15th, 2024

Time: 9 AM - 5:30 PM - breakfast and check-in begins at 8 AM

Location: National Federation of the Blind - 200 E Wells St. Baltimore, Maryland 21230

Registration: $40 until October 1st | $50 Day Of Event

Registration includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, & refreshments

Sessions Include

Keynote Address from Dr. Revati Prasad
Higher Education Systems Plenary
Lightning Rounds
State Entities Panel
Digital Equity Planning & Outreach
Digital Skills Training Panel
Digital Navigation Panel
Maryland Digital Equity Awards Ceremony

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Maryland Digital Equity Champion Awards

The Maryland Digital Equity Champion Awards recognize individuals or organizations that have demonstrated exceptional work advancing access to reliable, affordable internet, digital skills, and appropriate devices throughout Maryland. A special awards ceremony honoring Maryland's Digital Equity Champions will take place on October 15th as part of the 2024 Maryland Statewide Digital Equity Summit.

Nominees will meet the following criteria:

Demonstrated innovation in addressing and solving digital inequities
Demonstrated dedication to serving communities and target populations who are most in need of digital inclusion services
Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and willingness to share their best practices with other digital inclusion service providers
Utilized core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in their work
Demonstrated the use of data and evaluation to shape digital inclusion programs and share best practices
Engaged in sustainable work that can be scaled and replicated by others

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