Registration Costs
| Full Conference | One Day Pass | |
| Nonprofit/Government | $225 | $158 |
| For-Profit | $300 | $210 |
| Subscriber | $205 | $144 |
Subscribers save big on Net Inclusion, get access to policy calls, and support NDIA’s ongoing mission.
- local, state and federal policies and policy innovations impacting digital equity,
- sources of financial and programmatic support of digital inclusion programs,
- and digital inclusion best practices from across the country.
Net Inclusion 2018 will begin Tuesday, April 17th with pre-conference events in the morning and Digital Inclusion Site Tours, included in the cost of registration, in the afternoon. Wednesday, April 18th will be a full day of interactive sessions, and we will conclude on Thursday, April 19th at 3:00PM.
Net Inclusion 2018 includes sessions on a spectrum of topics, such as curriculum sharing, recent research, coalition building, health and banking partnerships, and local government resources.
Venues
Cleveland Public Library - Stokes Wing
525 Superior Ave
Cleveland, OH 44114
Global Center for Health Innovation
Cleveland, OH 44114
Marriott at Key Center
(Driveway Entrance on 1360 West Mall Drive)
Cleveland, OH 44114
Masthead Brewing Company (Tuesday Reception)
Drury Plaza Hotel
1380 E 6th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade
420 Superior Ave
Cleveland, OH 44114
Accommodations
Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center – Sold out
Site Tours
Digital Inclusion Site Tours (included with registration) give conference participants the option to visit local digital inclusion programs across Cleveland. Once you’ve registered, reserve your seat for a site tour using Sched.
Tuesday, April 17th
| 8:00-9:00 | Registration |
| 9:00-1:00 | Pre-Conference Workshops |
| 2:00-5:00 | Local Digital Inclusion Site Tours |
| 5:30-7:30 | Reception at Masthead Brewing Company, Sponsored by Mobile Beacon and PCs for People! |
Wednesday, April 18th
| 8:00-9:00 | Registration and Breakfast |
| 9:00-9:45 |
NDIA Welcome – Laura Breeden, NDIA Board Chair
Local Welcome – Mayor Frank Jackson, City of Cleveland
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| 9:45-10:15 | Lightning Round 1 |
| 10:15-10:30 | Break |
| 10:30-11:30 | Break Out Sessions 1 |
| 11:30-12:10 | Lunch, Sponsored by Mobile Citizen! |
| 12:10-12:40 | Fireside Chat with Mayor Sly James, Kansas City, MO |
| 12:40-12:55 |
Presentation of Digital Equity Champion Award
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| 12:55-1:15 | Lightning Round 2 |
| 1:15-1:45 | Break |
| 1:45-2:45 | Break out Sessions 2 |
| 2:45-3:15 | Walk to Library |
| 3:15-4:45 | Plenary & Keynote at Cleveland Public Library |
| 4:45-6:30 | Reception, Sponsored by Cleveland Public Library |
Thursday, April 19th
| 8:00-9:00 | Registration and Breakfast |
| 9:00-9:45 | Welcome and NDIA Update |
| 9:45-10:15 | Lightning Round 3 |
| 10:15-10:30 | Break |
| 10:30-11:30 | Break Out Sessions 3 |
| 11:30 | Lunch |
| 12:00-12:15 | Announcements |
| 12:15-12:45 | Lightning Round 4 |
| 12:45-1:00 | Break |
| 1:00-2:00 | Break out Sessions 4 |
| 2:00-2:30 | Close |
Keynote Speaker
Susan Crawford
John A. Reilly Professor of Law at Harvard Law School
Susan Crawford is the John A. Reilly Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. She is the author of Captive Audience: The Telecom Industry and Monopoly Power in the New Gilded Age, co-author of The Responsive City: Engaging Communities Through Data-Smart Governance, and a contributor to Wired. She served as Special Assistant to the President for Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (2009) and co-led the FCC transition team between the Bush and Obama administrations. She also served as a member of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Advisory Council on Technology and Innovation and is now a member of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Broadband Task Force. Full Bio
The Keynote & Plenary was webcast LIVE by our partners at Digital Charlotte. We are grateful for their help and support!
Pre-Conference
With Conference Registration $35
Workshop Only $75
Space is limited for pre-conference events, with seats claimed on a first come, first served basis.
After you’ve purchased your pre-conference ticket, register to save your seat using Sched.
Lightning Rounds
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Premier Host
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Terabyte Sponsors
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Kilobyte Sponsors
Code of Conduct
NDIA and the whole team behind Net Inclusion strive to support an open exchange of ideas within a safe and respectful environment. We value your attendance at Net Inclusion, meetings, and events, and are dedicated to providing a positive event experience for all participants and members. We want Net Inclusion to be welcoming, supportive, and comfortable for all members of the digital inclusion community.
Treat staff, event attendees, and speakers with respect.
Participation in discussions and activities should be respectful at all times. All are expected to exercise tolerance of the perspectives and opinions of all present and use discretion with photographs, recordings, and sharing. Be aware of your presence, and be thoughtful in sharing, listening, and knowing when to do which.
We do not tolerate harassment in any form. If a participant engages in disruptive or harassing behavior, Net Inclusion staff may take any action it deems appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event. If you are being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a staff person immediately.
FAQs
I have a question, who should I ask?
General conference questions go to Angela Siefer: [email protected]
Registration and website questions go to Mary Ann Van Cura – [email protected]
I'm a speaker, will my registration be comped?
We do not comp speaker registrations. We keep registration fees low to support attendance.
I'd like to share out during the Lightning Rounds. What should I do?
Lightning Round applications open up January 8th and space is limited, so move quickly when you see the notice.
What Meals Will be Served?
Pre-Conference Workshop registrations include lunch on Tuesday, April 17th.
Net Inclusion FULL (TWO-DAY) registration includes:
- Receptions on Tuesday, April 17th and Wednesday, April 18th
- Breakfast & Lunch on Wednesday, April 18th and Thursday, April 19th
Net Inclusion ONE-DAY registrations include access to meals and events ONLY on the day of attendance.
What's the deal with the pre-conferences?
We are offering a variety of Pre-Conference Workshops on April 17 (additional $35 fee to cover lunch). Check out the Workshops here. Purchase your ticket via Eventbrite. This will give you the ability to sign up for a seat in a pre-conference workshop using Sched.
I registered for the conference, but now I want to add a Pre-Conference ticket. How do I do that and get the discounted pricing?
At the registration page, select “Pre-Conference Add-On” and make your purchase using the same email/account information that you used to buy your conference ticket.
I signed up for a pre-conference, but I want to switch. What do I do?
You CAN switch workshops using Sched, but space is quite limited in some of the workshops. If someone else is on the waitlist for the workshop you are leaving, they will automatically be placed in the open seat. Deselect the workshop you are signed up for and select the new one ONLY if the new workshop has seats remaining.
I need to sign up for a site tour, where do I go?
Seats on the site tours are reserved on a first come basis through Sched. Go to netinclusion2018.sched.org and sign up after you register.