Keynote Panel: Envisioning the digital future as a global collective

21 May 2026
Global Connectivity Stage, Global Innovation Arena, Prince George's Exhibition Hall, Lower Level, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
ITW Keynotes
The scale, spread and speed of change brought about by digital technology is unprecedented, yet current levels of international cooperation are unequal to the challenge. As our daily lives become increasingly digitalised, the opportunity gap between those with connectivity and digital services and those without, widens. This closing keynote panel will draw on community-based and international initiatives and visionary projects to resolve these challenges and harness technology to unlock digital opportunities for future generations everywhere. 
Chairperson
Nadine Hawkins
Nadine Hawkins, Editorial Director - Capacity Media
Speakers
Mignon Clyburn
Mignon Clyburn, Principal - MLC Strategies
Paul Garnett
Paul Garnett, CEO - Vernonburg Group
Angela Siefer
Angela Siefer, Executive Director - National Digital Inclusion Alliance
Zain Shamim
Zain Shamim, Director - United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
Philip Koblence
Philip Koblence, Co-Founder, Nomad Futurist & Co-Founder & COO - NYI