# Event Details - **Event Name**: Digital Empowerment Day: Tech for Today, Ready for Tomorrow - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Confused by AI? Concerned about cybersecurity? Want to be safer online? Join us for a free day of answers, tools, and confidence online.About this EventDigital Empowerment Day: Tech for Today, Ready for TomorrowDigital Durham is hosting Digital Empowerment Day: Tech for Today, Ready for Tomorrow, a free community event for anyone who wants to feel more confident with technology, whether that means learning the basics of AI, protecting yourself and your family online, or discovering how digital tools can help your small business or nonprofit organization grow. You can be a total beginner or already tech-savvy, there's a session for you.We will have expert speakers, workshops for all skill levels, and a resource fair packed with local organizations ready to help.This event is open to the entire community: small business owners, nonprofit organization leaders, community partners, parents, seniors, students, and curious residents.What to expect:Practical, hands-on sessions on AI basics for everyday useCybersecurity and online safety session for you and your familyDigital tools to assist your small business and nonprofits in thrivingA keynote with Chisa Pennix-BrownA resource fair connecting you with local organizations and servicesLunch will be providedProgram Schedule8:30 AM - Registration9:00 AM - Welcome & Opening Plenary with Kae David10:00 AM - Breakout Session (Choice of five)10:45 AM - Break11:00 AM - Breakout Session (Choice of five)12:00 - Lunch Begins12:30 - Lunch & Keynote Speaker: Chisa Pennix-Brown1:00 - Closing Remarks1:30 - 2:30: Resource FairFeatured Speakers & FacilitatorsKae David - Plenary SpeakerChisa Pennix-Brown - Keynote SpeakerJeanne McClure, AI Executive & Builder - Workshop FacilitatorBriana Faulk, Principal Engineer - Workshop FacilitatorJimmy McKinnell, Technology Engagement Librarian - Workshop FacilitatorPre-registration is required. Lunch will be provided.If you have any questions or any dietary restrictions, please email Sabrina Little arparcoord@digitaldurham.ngo.This event is hosted by: Digital DurhamDigital Durham | A Durham where everyone is equitably engaged in the digital world.Event sponsored by ARPA funds provided by the City of Durham https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/006775f0-b480-11f1-8735-773c5ddedb48-rimg-w592-h740-dc084878-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/digital-empowerment-day-tech-for-today-ready-for-tomorrow/100001997483205037 - **Event Categories**: workshops, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Chesterfield - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Durham - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Chesterfield - **lat**: 35.9987141 - **long**: -78.9082822 - **full address**: Chesterfield, 701 West Main Street, Durham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Digital Empowerment Day: Tech for Today, Ready for Tomorrow - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/eaa3f974d9940b5e034b6182f165060a531007ce6713f54c70b02f1ee990f892-rimg-w1200-h600-dc186898-gmir.jpg?v=1786719962 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Digital Empowerment Day: Tech for Today, Ready for Tomorrow being held? - **A:** Digital Empowerment Day: Tech for Today, Ready for Tomorrow takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Chesterfield, 701 West Main Street, Durham, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Digital Empowerment Day: Tech for Today, Ready for Tomorrow? - **A:** Digital Empowerment Day: Tech for Today, Ready for Tomorrow is organized by Digital Durham. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Digital Empowerment Day: Tech for Today, Ready for Tomorrow is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Durham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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