Advancing Bay Area Digital Inclusion

The 2026 Bay Area AccessTECH Summit (see program) is a gathering for leaders and practitioners dedicated to digital inclusion. This event is designed for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, funders, health and workforce partners, and community stakeholders committed to bridging the digital divide.

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New this year: a special afternoon AI for Nonprofits workshop (see below), where participants can build practical skills and earn a certificate of participation.

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AccessTECH Program

8:30 am:  Registration and light breakfast

9:00 am:  Introduction & Welcome

Digital Inclusion: Where are we today? Where are we headed?

• Paulina Chavez, Director of Programs, Everyone On

• Alex Youn, Director of Government & Community Affairs, Comcast

• Rey LaChaux, Digital Equity & Affordability Analyst, SF Dept. of Technology

• Uarporn Nopmongcol, Broadband and Partnership Program Manager, City of San Jose

• Facilitator: Lamar Heystek, President, Asian, Inc.

From Assistive Tech to Accessible Design: Expanding Access & Opportunity

• Jill Wolters, Digital Accessibility Program Manager, UCSF

• Cordelia McGee-Tubb, Senior Staff Design Technologist, Ebay

• Jerry Kuns, Board Member, Lighthouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired

• Facilitator: Jennison Asuncion, Head of Accessibility, LinkedIn

Scams, Fraud, and the Stories Behind Them

• NeEddra James, Reporter & Producer, KALW

Resilient Funding Strategies in Challenging Times

• Tom Mullen, Director of Broadband Services, Riverside County

• Justin Steele, Co-founder & CEO, Kindora

• Ali Aldridge, Director of Development, Bay Area Council

• Facilitator: Andrew Broderick, Co-director, SF Tech Council

Digital Upskilling & Workforce Development

• Patrick Mortiere, Senior State Policy Analyst, National Skills Coalition

• JVS Bay Area

• Jenny Rubio, Digital Equity Program Manager, Five Keys Schools & Programs

• Facilitator: Ken Nim, CityBuild Director, SF Office of Economic & Workforce Development

Inaugural Digital Inclusion Visionary Award

12:30 pm: Lunch & Lightning Rounds

AI for Nonprofits Workshop