Digital Inclusion Research Forum
Hosted by the Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Kansas City
This forum will highlight the latest digital inclusion research, plus emerging methodologies and best practices in the sector.
At the in-person event, you'll join academics, researchers, community development practitioners and policymakers for impactful conversations around digital inclusion research in such areas as:
- Program evaluation.
- Outcomes measurement.
- Socioeconomic benefits of digital inclusion interventions.
- Historically underserved and unserved communities.
When
October 12–13, 2023
Where
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
2200 N. Pearl St.
Dallas, TX 75201
Registration
Accommodations
W Dallas – Victory
2440 Victory Park Lane
Dallas, Texas 75219
214-397-4100
Book your group rate for Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
$249/night
Agenda
| Thursday, October 12 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration and check-in |
| 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome and opening remarks |
| Lorie Logan, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Alfreda Norman, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas |
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| 9:20 a.m. | Keynote—Setting the Stage: Why Digital Inclusion Research Matters |
| Nicol Turner Lee, Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Providing a Research Framework: The Digital Opportunities Compass |
| Colin Rhinesmith, Digital Equity Research Center Pierrette Renée Dagg, Merit Network |
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| 10:45 a.m. | Session 1A: Frameworks for Effective Digital Equity Efforts for Minority Populations |
| Diego Deleersnyder, Aspen Institute Latinos & Society Program Erezi Ogbo, North Carolina Central University |
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| Session 1B: Practical Applications of Research Methodologies | |
| Amy Gonzales, University of California Santa Barbara Leanne Przybylowski, Temple University |
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| 11:45 a.m. | Session 2A: Developing and Evaluating Digital Skills Programs |
| Maria Chaparro, Mamacitas Ciberneticas Caroline Stratton, Florida State University |
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| Session 2B: Rural Connectivity: What Difference Does It Make? | |
| Heather E. Hudson, Institute of Social and Economic Research, University of Alaska Anchorage | |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch Session: Marginalized Populations Barriers and Opportunities with ACP |
| Moderator: Jeremy Hegle, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City John B. Horrigan, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society Kelly Wert, The Pew Charitable Trusts |
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| 2:00 p.m. | Session 2A: Broadband Access, Speed and Affordability Among Covered Populations |
| Ambika Nair, Federal Reserve Bank of New York Belicia Rodriguez, Federal Reserve Bank of New York |
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| Session 2B: Building Black Tech Ecosystems | |
| Fallon Wilson, #BlackTechFutures Research Institute Isaac McCoy, Stillman College Jurnell Cockhren, Civic Hacker Terik Tidwell, Venturewell Meka Egwuekwe, Code Crew |
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| 3:10 p.m. | Networking session |
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Facilitator: Kelty Garbee, Texas Rural Funders |
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| 4:00 p.m. | Session 4A: Digital Equity Gaps in Native American Communities |
| H. Rose Trostle, Center for Indian Country Development, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis |
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| Session 4B: The American Prison, a Site of Digital Exclusion | |
| Kurtis Tanaka, Ithaka S+R Ess Pokornowski, Ithaka S+R |
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| 4:45 p.m. | Session 5A: Real-Time Demand for Digital Skills in the Labor Market |
| Amanda Bergson-Shilcock, National Skills Coalition Nye Hodge, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta |
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| Session 5B: Refugee Women’s Technology Ecosystems | |
| Stacey Wedlake, University of Washington | |
| 5:30 p.m. | Closing remarks |
| Alvaro Sanchez, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta | |
| 5:40 p.m. | Reception and posterboard session |
| Friday, October 13 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration and check-in |
| 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome |
| Ashley Putnam, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia | |
| 9:10 a.m. | Measuring the Impact and Cost-Benefit of Digital Inclusion and Broadband |
| Roberto Gallardo, Purdue Center for Regional Development Chris Behr, HDR |
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| 10:00 a.m. | Session 1A: Advancing Broadband Policy with the Netrics Measurement Platform: An Inclusive Connectivity Approach |
| Nicole P. Marwell, University of Chicago Alexis Schrubbe, Internet Equity Initiative, University of Chicago |
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| Session 1B: Advancing Digital Inclusion in Communities | |
| Marycruz De Leon, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Kassandra Huhn, Federal Reserve bank of Dallas |
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| 10:40 a.m. | Session 2A: Measuring Digital Skills in the Workforce |
| Chris McGovern, Connected Nation David Nunnally, Connected Nation |
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| Session 2B: Bringing Together State and University Resources to Accelerate Broadband Data Collection and Analysis | |
| Jamie Kleinsorge, CARES, University of Missouri Extension Alan Spell, EXCEED, University of Missouri Extension Justin Krohn, CARES, University of Missouri Extension |
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| 11:35 a.m. | Working Lunch: The Future of Digital Inclusion Research |
| Facilitator: Jane Santa Cruz, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas | |
| 12:50 p.m. | Closing remarks |
| Kseniya Benderskaya, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas | |
| 1:00 p.m. | Adjourn |