Digital Equity Coalition Meeting

Next date: Friday, June 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Join the Digital Equity Coalition for its June meeting focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and community development. This convening will bring together Arlington County, industry, and community partners to discuss how AI is being used to support access, workforce opportunity, and equitable growth.

Registration is not required, though it is preferred.

Register here

David Herlihy (Arlington Department of Technology Services) and Adriana Bonilla Garcia (Arlington Economic Development) will share how the County is approaching AI—from policy and governance to its role in positioning Arlington as a tech hub.

The program will also include a panel discussion with perspectives from technology, policy, small business, and community-based digital skills training. Panelists will discuss practical applications of AI, workforce pathways, and key equity considerations. The event will conclude with brief lightning-round presentations from local partners and time for networking.

Panel Discussion:

Moderator: Felicia Wilkerson, Microsoft

Panelists:

• Tara Palacios, Arlington Economic Development, BizLaunch
• Tsion Tesfaye, National Digital Inclusion Alliance, AI Lead
• Ann Marie Guzzi, Levy
• Tekla Moquin, Amazon Web Services, Skills to Job Tech Alliance Lead (tentative)

Lightning Round Presenters: (up to 5)*

• Barbara Fillip, Fillip Consulting
• Shawn Gregoire, Capstone Tech

*still recruiting

 

When

Location

National Landing Experience Center, 241 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, View Map