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Posted 1 June 2021

We need to talk about digital …. a series of sessions about the future of digital

Events

We need to talk about digital – Access and Connectivity in rural NI

What is connectivity, what developments are taking place, the digital divide?
Input from OFCOM, Department for the Economy and others
Wednesday 23 June, 10am-12.30pm

We need to talk about digital – Tech for Good
How can digital technology be used by voluntary/community groups to better meet peoples’
needs?
Input from Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, Head of Innovation and Voice, Paul
Braithwaite
Thursday 24 June 12noon-1pm

We need to talk about digital – Community Ownership of Digital Connectivity Networks
How can communities create networks and provide local connectivity?
Input from Shona Croy, Strategic Adviser (Renewables and Connectivity), Orkney Islands Council
Monday 28 June 12noon-1pm

We need to talk about digital – Supporting Employment and Rural Regeneration
How can better digital connectivity support rural employment and regeneration?
Input from Deirdre Frost, Policy Analyst and Digiwest Project Manager, Ireland’s Western
Development Commission
Wednesday 30 June 7pm-8pm

We need to talk about digital – Connectivity and the Rural Natural Environment
How can developments in connectivity support environmental monitoring and activity?
Input from Conor Graham, School of Geography, Archaeology and Palaeoecology, QUB
Thursday 1 July 12 noon-1pm

We need to talk about digital – Connectivity and Rural Heritage and Tourism
How can new and better connectivity encourage communities to explore and engage with local
heritage?
Input to be confirmed
Monday 5 July 12 noon-1pm

We need to talk about digital – Connectivity and Rural Health & Wellbeing
How can new and better connectivity support health service delivery within and wellbeing of rural
communities?
Input to be confirmed
Wednesday 7 July 7pm- 8pm

All events will take place online using Zoom. The link will be issued after registration
Each event will combine a mix of expert input followed by questions and discussion in smaller
groups. You are welcome to attend any/all events.For further information contact Nigel McKinney
nigel@ruralcommunitynetwork.org

Click to register with Eventbrite