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KINBERCON: PENNSYLVANIA’S DIGITAL INCLUSION CONFERENCE
Call for Proposals Open
Why Present at
KINBERCON 2025
Every year, approximately 200 leaders from diverse sectors gather at KINBERCON, sparking powerful partnerships and driving impactful collaborations.
Presenting at KINBERCON 2025 offers a unique opportunity to showcase your work and insights. Share your ideas with key decision-makers, forge partnerships that advance connectivity, equity, and innovation, and position your organization as a leader driving impactful change.
KINBERCON
2025 Focus Areas
Digital Access
& Opportunity
Fostering opportunity through digital inclusion.
AI & Innovative Solutions
AI for Good: crafting responsible, innovative solutions.
Advancing
Cyberinfrastructure
Building resilient digital research infrastructures.
Cybersecurity
Securing the digital future against emerging threats.
Digital Access & Opportunity
Fostering Opportunity Through Digital Inclusion
This focus area delves into strategies, programs, and solutions to improve digital access and equity for communities across all demographics. Presentations in this category can showcase innovative approaches to connectivity, affordable access, and skill‑building, with an emphasis on reaching historically under‑represented populations.
Suggested Presentation Topics
- Appropriate Devices & Technical Support: Implementing solutions for providing affordable, reliable devices and ongoing technical support to underserved populations.
- Digital Equity Coalitions & Digital Inclusion Ecosystems: Developing partnerships and networks to create sustainable digital inclusion initiatives.
- Digital Inclusion Data & Research: Leveraging data to identify digital access disparities, measure progress, and inform equitable policies.
- Program Management & Sustainability: Best practices for managing, funding, and scaling sustainable digital inclusion programs.
- Addressing Under‑Represented Populations: Tailored programs for older adults, individuals with disabilities, justice‑impacted populations, insecurely housed individuals, and other historically excluded groups.
- Digital Navigator Programs: Community‑driven initiatives that empower individuals by helping them access and effectively use digital tools and resources.
- Digital Skills Development: Innovative education models, curriculum design, and strategies for increasing digital literacy and adoption.
- Policy Advocacy: Exploring local, state, and federal policies that advance digital inclusion and equity.
- Low‑Cost Connectivity Models: Examining community broadband initiatives and strategies to deliver affordable internet access.
- Special Topics or Intersecting Areas: Creative and emerging trends and other cross‑sector innovations supporting digital access.
Why This Focus Area Matters
Digital inclusion is a fundamental pillar for fostering innovation, promoting equity, and unlocking opportunities. Presenters are invited to share their work that empowers communities, removes barriers, and lays the foundation for a digitally connected and equitable future.
AI & Innovative Solutions
AI for Good: Crafting Responsible and Innovative Solutions
This focus area explores the transformative power of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to advance industries, improve digital experiences, and empower communities. Presentations in this category can highlight novel AI‑driven tools, frameworks, and innovations that address real‑world challenges across sectors while prioritizing ethical considerations and inclusive design.
Suggested Presentation Topics
- Responsible AI & Ethical Frameworks: Balancing innovation with transparency, fairness, and accountability.
- AI for Social Good: Leveraging AI solutions to address societal challenges, from healthcare disparities to educational gaps.
- Emerging Trends & Research: Harnessing technologies like generative AI, robotics, and real‑time data analytics for impact.
- AI‑Driven Personalization: Strategies for creating engaging digital experiences and tailored user journeys.
- AI in Education & Workforce Development: Preparing organizations and learners for an AI‑centric world.
- Human‑Centered Design Principles: Ensuring AI solutions remain accessible and equitable for all communities.
- Data Governance & Security: Safeguarding data privacy and implementing responsible data management practices.
- Program Funding & Scalability: Sustaining successful AI initiatives through grants, partnerships, and long‑term support.
- Cross‑Sector Collaborations: Building alliances between tech, government, academia, and industry for broader AI adoption.
- Special Topics or Intersecting Areas: Innovative and creative approaches that push boundaries in AI research and application.
Why This Focus Area Matters
AI is reshaping every facet of our digital landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities to drive efficiency, uncover new solutions, and open pathways to economic growth. By fostering responsible development and deployment of these technologies, we can ensure a future that is inclusive, transparent, and poised to meet society’s evolving needs.
Advancing Cyberinfrastructure
Building resilient digital research infrastructures
This focus area explores advanced research infrastructures—high‑speed networks, data platforms, and next‑generation computing resources—that drive discovery and enable collaboration at scale.
Suggested Presentation Topics
- Next‑Generation Network Architectures: Scalable, high‑bandwidth research networks.
- High‑Performance & Cloud Computing: Accelerating data‑intensive science.
Why This Matters
Robust cyberinfrastructure underpins innovation, enabling researchers and organizations to turn data into discovery and collaborate globally with confidence.
Cybersecurity
Securing the digital future against emerging threats
This focus area covers strategies, tools, and policies that safeguard digital assets and maintain trust in an increasingly connected world.
Suggested Presentation Topics
- Data Privacy & Encryption: Secure storage and transmission.
- Security Awareness & Training: Equipping users to spot threats.
- Emerging‑Tech Risks: Vulnerabilities in AI, IoT, and more.
- Incident Response & Recovery: Minimizing downtime and impact.
- Public‑Private Partnerships: Collaborative defense strategies.
- Special Topics: Zero‑trust architectures, threat hunting.
Why This Matters
As threats evolve, a security‑first mindset preserves trust, protects data, and empowers safe innovation across every sector.
Proposal Process Overview
Submit A Proposal
Provide the essential information about your session topic, outcomes, and speakers. Ensure your proposal aligns with the conference themes.
Preliminary Review
Our review team will assess the initial submission. We may reach out for clarifications or additional details to facilitate a thorough review.
Final Approval & Scheduling
Once approved, we’ll assign a speaking slot and session format. You’ll receive guidelines and deadlines to help you prepare.
IMPORTANT DATES for Presenters
Presentation Proposal Submission
OPEN (until otherwise stated)
Submit a proposal to share insights and expertise with attendees.
Presenter Matrix Notification
JULY 14, 2025
Receive your session details, including title, presenter information, time slot, and room amenities.
Presentation Resource Submission
SEPTEMBER 15 – OCTOBER 10, 2025
Upload any materials or resources for your session to ensure availability for attendees.
KINBERCON 2025
OCTOBER 16 – OCTOBER 17, 2025
Join us at KINBERCON 2025, held at the Lancaster County Convention Center in Historic Downtown Lancaster.
Presenter FAQ’s
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RFPs must be submitted here. If you have any questions, please email kinbercon@kinber.org.
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All presenters must register for KINBERCON. The primary presenter will receive a complimentary registration.
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Presenters will be notified of acceptance in mid-July.
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KINBER will share ‘teasers’ of the presenter/presentation prior to the conference. We encourage presenters to reshare those posts.
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KINBER prohibits the sale of products or services during conference presentations. All presentations are non-commercial and non-promotional learning opportunities only.
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Each presentation room will be equipped with a screen, speakers and HDMI input. Presenters are required to bring their own laptops.
What Past Sponsors & Attendees have to Say About
KINBERCON:
A Nexus of Cross-Sector Collaboration
Every year, nearly 200 leaders from diverse sectors gather at KINBERCON, sparking powerful partnerships and driving impactful collaborations.
KINBERCON:
Empowering Decision-Makers Across Industries
KINBERCON attracts a dynamic mix of industry professionals, senior leaders, and top executives. With each role playing a vital part, these attendees come together to share insights, shape strategies, and lead innovation across sectors.
KINBERCON 2024: Professional Roles Represented
