Tech Rising Summit

Bridging the Digital Divide

About the Event

Tech Rising, an initiative led by the AvidXchange Foundation in partnership with 30+ local corporations, strives to bridge the digital divide in Charlotte through strategic engagement with the Center for Digital Equity,  as well as other local government, academic and nonprofit partnerships.  

The second annual Tech Rising  Summit presented by AvidXchange and Equitable Foundation on April 6th at AvidXchange headquarters will be an opportunity to bring these parties together again to provide the following :

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• Overview of the current state of the Digital Divide in Mecklenburg County, the progress we have made so far and how much further we have to go.

• Provide examples of effective corporate and nonprofit partnerships that have helped to make an impact in fostering digital inclusion. 

• Options for corporate partners to make an impact include device donation, employee volunteer opportunities, funding and matching campaigns.

• Networking opportunities with corporate partners, nonprofits and other organizations focused on the digital divide.

April 6, 2022

12:00 - 4:30 p.m.

with optional Happy Hour 4:30-5:30 p.m.

AvidXchange Headquarters

1210 AvidXchange Lane

Charlotte, NC 28206

April 6, 2022

12-1 p.m.

Lunch and networking

1:00 - 2:15 p.m.

Kick-off Strategy Panel discussion with Center for Digital Inclusion

2:15-2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30-3:30 p.m.

Panel of Corporate and Nonprofit Partnerships

3:30-3:45 p.m.

Overview of opportunities for corporate partners to pledge their support

3:45 - 4:15 p.m.

Hands on activities with nonprofit partners

4:15 - 4:30 p.m.

Closing

4:30 p.m.

Happy Hour

CORPORATE PARTNERS

STRATEGIC PARTNERS