Where the Wires End, the Stories Begin: Traveling the Digital Divide with Keynote Dr. Chris Ali

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
04:15 - 05:00 PM
Room: TBD

Drawing from research for his forthcoming book Where the wires end: Stories From the Digital Divide, Dr. Christopher Ali shares the lessons he has learned about digital equity and inclusion from meeting with people, organizations, and communities across the country. Ultimately, he argues that the digital divide is much more about power and people than it is about technology, that stories are impactful and powerful vehicles for public policy in the public interest, and that policymakers, lawmakers, and stakeholders need to spend more time with, and listening to, their constituencies..

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