Chicago State University and Illinois Broadband Lab is committed to increasing digital inclusion across the Northeast Region of Illinois. Conference participants will have the chance to collaborate with peers and learn from digital experts about how to increase digital access opportunities in our communities.

 

Who Should Attend? 

 

Day 1: Thursday, July 10, 2025 - Navigator Focus

 

Calling all digital navigators and organizations that want to advance their community engagement and advance digital programming.

 

• New Navigators

• Veteran Navigators

• Organization Seeking to Implement

• Community Navigators

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*Day 2 - Friday, July 11, 2025 : Community Focus - Sessions for Adults, Parents, Youth, Seniors

 

We welcome all families and community members to join us for a day of educational resources to engage in conversation about how to equip our communities with necessary information; Keeping our families safe when using the internet, creating educational opportunities, learn about financial resources and engage in STEM and hands-on activities. Participants will be eligible to receive a free device by participating in at least 3 sessions of the conference.

 

*One per household will have a chance to receive a free chrome book after completing the 3 conference sessions. Limited devices available.  Previous device recipients are not eligible for a second device.

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• Resources for Adults, Parents, Youth, Seniors to bridge the digital divide

• STEAM Sessions for Youth ( Pre-K- 12th grade)

• Art Hands-on Sessions ( Pre-K- 12th grade)

• Cybersecurity: Keeping Families Safe

• Conversations around Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Financial Security: Saving

• Navigating Telehealth

• Planning for Post-Secondary Education

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