Bridging California’s Digital Divide

July 18, 19, and 20, 2023 • 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PT

ONLINE ONLY

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About the Program

The pandemic highlighted longstanding gaps in reliable internet access and spurred unprecedented investments in broadband. What are the barriers to digital access across California’s diverse communities? How can we leverage recent funding to overcome obstacles and ensure digital equity? Join us for a multi-day conference about these critical issues.

Sessions

July 18. Session 1: Historic Investments

What are the major federal and state resources aimed at expanding broadband access, improving affordability, and promoting digital literacy?

July 19. Session 2: Local Innovations

How are communities across the state working to advance digital access and equity?

July 20. Session 3: Ensuring Equity

What is the role of digital equity in improving outcomes across a broad range of sectors, including education, health, and the economy?

Participants

Peggy Dolgenos, President and Co-CEO, Cruzio Internet

Niu Gao, Senior Fellow, Public Policy Institute of California

Barbara Hayes, Chief Economic Development Officer, Rural County Representatives of California

Joseph Hayes, Research Associate, Public Policy Institute of California

Selwyn Hollins, Director, Internal Services Department, County of Los Angeles

Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director, Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department of Education

Mei Kwong, Executive Director, Center for Connected Health Policy

Nicol Turner Lee, Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Technology Innovation, Brookings Institution

Christina Snider, Tribal Affairs Secretary, Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Ji Soo Song, Digital Equity Advisor, Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department of Education

Amy Tong, Secretary of Government Operations, California Government Operations Agency

Sanford Williams, Special Advisor to the Chairwoman, Deputy Managing Director, Federal Communications Commission

About PPIC

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