DIGITAL INCLUSION SUMMIT AT NEWSEUM ON MARCH 9

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FCC DIGITAL INCLUSION SUMMIT AT NEWSEUM ON MARCH 9

The digital era is ushering in a new renaissance — but only for those who can participate. ZeroDivide works to ensure all members of society, especially members of underserved communities can participate.

On March 9, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the John S. and James. L. Knight Foundation are hosting a summit to highlight solutions to the challenge of providing broadband for everyone. America’s Digital Inclusion Summit: Working Together to Expand Opportunity Through Universal Access will be held at the Newseum and feature a wide range of broadband leaders, including FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, Knight Foundation President and CEO, Alberto Ibargüen.

The program will include a “voices of inclusion” segment providing an opportunity for people to share their stories about how broadband – or the lack of it – has affected their lives. The event is open to the press and public.

The program will unveil some of the working recommendations in the FCC’s National Broadband Plan for increasing the nation’s rate of broadband adoption, a critical goal in an era when broadband is central to education, job search and training, economic development, and the information needs of communities.

ZeroDivide will be part of an Inclusion Showcase that will demonstrate applications and programs that are already working to effectively bridge the digital divide and promote broadband adoption.

WHAT: America’s Digital Inclusion Summit
WHERE: The Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
VIDEOCAST: FCC Commission Room, 445 12th St. SW, Washington, D.C.
WEBCAST: www.fcc.gov/live
WHEN: Tuesday, March 9, 9:00 am to 12:15 pm. Continental breakfast available at 8:30 a.m.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED at www.digisummit.org

To learn more about the National Broadband plan