Vermont's Digital Future Conference May 8, 2012

Join digital leaders and Vermonters statewide to set the path for Internet technology use in our state that will create jobs, enliven our communities, reinvent schools and increase citizen participation. We will convene individuals and groups to create priorities and action steps, leading to the expansion of opportunities in all sectors of our state.

Register here: http://evermontconference.org

Governor Peter Shumlin will kick off the event with a welcome address that highlights state broadband projects, and how his administration supports expanded access to technology, training and resources.

The conference keynote speaker will be Nicco Mele. In 2003 he was named by Esquire Magazine as one of America‘s “best and brightest, and is a lecturer at Harvard University. Nicco is a leading expert in the integration of social media and Web 2.0 with politics, business and communications, and was the webmaster for Governor Howard Dean's 2004 presidential campaign.

All Vermonters have a stake in ensuring their communities embrace broadband as it expands across our state. Your participation is critical to creating a Connected Vermont!

The conference registration fee is $40 before May 7, $50 at the door on May 8. Students can register for only $15. Register here: http://evermontconference.org

For more information, please contact Joanna Cummings, conference coordinator: [email protected], or call 802-859-3090

This event is brought to you by the e-Vermont Community Broadband Project (http://e4vt.org) and the Snelling Center for Government (http://snellingcenter.org).