America's Digital Inclusion Summit

Federal Communications Commission
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Tuesday, March 9th
9:00 to 12:30

An overview of the recommendations in the FCC's National Broadband Plan meant to ensure that all Americans are included in the broadband era. As the FCC prepares to deliver the Plan to Congress on March 17th, hear perspectives from Chairman Genachowski, members of Congress, the Knight Foundation and people from across the country that have benefited from broadband. Help create solutions that drive broadband adoption for all Americans. Detailed agenda to follow.

LIVE at the Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC

VIDEOCAST at the FCC Commission Room, 445 12th SW, Washington DC

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Pre-registration required:
Visit http://www.digisummit.org/
Questions: Call 703-556-6330

  • Welcome by Alberto Ibargüen, President, Knight Foundation
  • Remarks from Julius Genachowski, Chairman, FCC and FCC Commissioners Michael Copps, Mignon Clyburn and Meredith Atwell Baker
  • Voices of Inclusion Speakers
    • Rhonda Locklear, Site Housing Specialist, Lumbee Tribe, North Carolina
    • Garrison Phillips, Writer, Korean War Veteran, New York City, New York
    • Shawna Purell, Head Start Administrator, Baltimore, Maryland
    • Alex Kurt, Americorps Volunteer, Library Technology Skills Coordinator, St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Joey Durel, City Parish President, Lafayette, Louisiana
  • Secretary Shaun Donovan, US Housing and Urban Affairs, on reaching low-income citizens
  • Remarks by Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE)
  • Presentation by Ted Olsen, Chair, Knight Commission on the Information Needs of Communities
  • And comments from Blair Levin and Brian David, FCC
  • Closing Remarks by Julius Genachowski and Alberto Ibargüen