Digital Inclusion Summit 2024
09:30 - 15:00
Online
Join us as we help charities reach across the digital divide
Registration for this event has now closed.
On 20 June 2024, we will be holding our first ever Digital Inclusion Summit: a free online event for charity professionals to gain skills and knowledge to help them dismantle the digital divide.
Whether you are a digital master or novice, the event will have something for you. Sessions will introduce the concept of digital inclusion, teach attendees key digital skills for 2024, and explore what we can each do to make the digital world a safer, happier, more inclusive place.
Themes will include:
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Digital leadership
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Artificial intelligence
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Accessibility
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Service delivery
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Cyber security
You can attend the summit irrespective of your job title or seniority level.
Questions? Email events@charitydigital.org.uk and a member of the Charity Digital Events Team will get back to you.
All Speakers
Jonathan Chevallier
Lisa Chomette
Helen Milner OBE
Ha Cole
Kwesi Afful
Avneet Japgpal
Richard Wilhelm
Elizabeth Anderson
Prue Watson
Chris Hind
Jocelyn Burnham
Joe Chidzik
Rachel Coldicutt
Digital Inclusion Summit 2024 Sponsors & Speakers
Digital Inclusion Summit Agenda
Sessions:
🔥9.30am - 10.10am - Introduction to Digital Inclusion - supported by Dell
🔥10.15am - 10.55am - Building a digital nation - Helen Milner (CEO) Good Things Foundation
🔥11.00am - 11.40am - Empowering Nonprofits with AI: Unlocking the Potential for Greater Impact - Ha Cole, Chief AI Officer for Nonprofits International at Microsoft Tech for Social Impact
🔥1.30pm - 2.10pm- Demystifying Cyber Security for Charities - Richard Wilhelm, Chief Technology Officer at PIR
🔥3.20pm - 4.05pm - How to make your social media accessible and inclusive to all - Prue Watson, Senior Social Media Manager at RNIB
Panel Discussions:
🔥11.45am - 12.45pm - Digital Accessibility with Recite me, Scope and AbilityNet
🔥2.15pm - 3.15pm - Digital Inclusion and Equality with British Red Cross and Digital Poverty Alliance
Registration for this event has now closed. Some sessions will be available on demand.
Slides and resources
Find all the slides and resources from the Digital Inclusion Summit 2024!
Sessions
Introduction to digital inclusion - sponsored by Dell
Digital inclusion is about increasing digital availability and access, improving affordability, and making the digital world a safer, happier place. In this webinar session, we explore what digital inclusion means to the UK charity sector in 2024.
Building a digital nation - Good Things Foundation
This session delves into research by digital inclusion charity Good Things Foundation, highlighting the facts and statistics behind the UK’s digital divide and exploring how to address the widespread challenges thrown up by digital exclusion.
Demystifying cyber security for charities - PIR.org
In this session, delivered by PIR.org, we explore how charities can create a fear-free means culture around cyber security, with response plans, education, and tips on how to spot potential cyber threats.
Empowering nonprofits with AI: Unlocking the potential for greater impact - Microsoft Technology for Social Impact
This session explores practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) for charities, looking at how the sector can implement the technology strategically to boost productivity and reduce workloads. Featuring real-life examples of how charities are using AI across a number of areas, including finance, fundraising, and service delivery, this session also offers tips on how charities can experiment with AI, testing out prompts to achieve better outcomes.
How to make your social media accessible and inclusive to all - RNIB
The session, hosted by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), will delve into some practical tips for social media accessibility, such as how to add and write image descriptions, how to use emojis and hashtags, and how to make your video content accessible.
Workshops
Practical first steps for AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be daunting, even for the early adopters. Content seems dull at the best of times; inaccurate at the worst of times. In terms of data analytics, outcomes seem worse than pre-existing programmes. In short, charities need help with application. This session provides exactly that, showing you the first steps that you can take to effectively implement and integrate AI in your organisation.
A practical guide to digital accessibility - ReciteMe
In this workshop, we explore in more detail the essential principles of web accessibility and how charities can find solutions to make their online presence more inclusive, with the help of digital technology.
Digital Inclusion and Equality Panel Discussion
Digital Accessibility Panel Discussion
