Location

El Mirador Room @ Hilton Palacio Del Rio (22nd Floor)

200 S. Alamo St. San Antonio, TX 78205

8:30 AM – Doors Open

Registration & Coffee  

8:45-9:00 AM - Welcome

Opening remarks, Scot Henley, Executive Director, Digitunity

9:00-10:00 AM – Digital Adoption Panel

Digital adoption is the process of learning how to use technology in order to take advantage of its full potential. The AFTRR community has a variety of impactful approaches to supporting and integrating digital adoption in their communities. Hear from members about the ways they have been successful in this area.

Panelists:

• Juan Muro Jr., Executive Director, FreeGeek 
• Cyndy Yu Robinson, Executive Director, Kramden Institute
• Tom Mehlert, Executive Director, AZ StRUT 

Moderator: Jeremy Hegle, Senior Community Development Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

10:15-11:15 AM – Highlighting & Fostering Partnerships Panel

Partnerships are critical to the work of non-profit technology refurbishers. In this panel, AFTRR members share examples of their diverse meaningful collaborations and the benefits of these partnerships.

Panelists:

• Lou August, Executive Director, Wilderness Technology Alliance 
• Dave Sevick, Executive Director, Computer Reach
• Michael Abensour, Chief Impact Officer, Compudopt

Moderator: Christine Carr-Barmasse, Chief Executive Officer, Mission Ignite

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Legislative Update

The AFTRR community has a lot to celebrate with the passing of the COVS Act. Join members of AFTRR’s Legislative and Advocacy workgroup to learn about the history of the COVS Act, the process of getting it passed as a law, and the road ahead. There will also be an overview of key issues affecting members including the Affordable Connectivity Program.

Panelists:

• Michael Abensour, Chief Impact Officer, Compudopt
• Mark Casper, President/Chief Executive Officer, Tech for Troops
• Shawn Daugherty, Senior Government Relations Manager, Human-I-T
• Scot Henley, Executive Director, Digitunity

12:15-1:15 PM Lunch

Boxed Lunch with vegetarian/gluten-free options available.

Business & Logistics Tracks

Two concurrent tracks are being offered with two panels each. Track One, Operations, is designed to focus on organizational issues including how to scale up an organization as well as financial sustainability and fundraising. Track Two focuses on Logistics which includes discussion of E-waste and use of volunteers.

Business Track

1:30-2:30 PM Scaling Up Panel

Hear from AFTRR members about the processes and experiences of growing their organizations. This panel is especially aimed at members interested in expanding their reach.

Panelists:

• James Jack, Co-Founder, Human-I-T
• Cheri Pierre, Chief Executive Officer, Computers 2 Kids
• Casey Sorensen, Chief Executive Officer, PCs for People
• Moderator: Megan Steckly, Chief Executive Officer, Compudopt

2:45-3:45 PM Financial Sustainability & Fundraising Panel

Members will share their approaches to fundraising of all kinds including what to look for, where to find it, and how to follow through. Hear from panelists with a variety of funding streams.

Panelists:

• James Jack, Co-Founder, Human-I-T
• Cheri Pierre, Chief Executive Officer, Computers 2 Kids
• Pat Millen, Co-founder, E2D
• Moderator: Megan Steckly, Chief Executive Officer, Compudopt

Logistics Track

1:30-2:30 PM E-Waste Panel

Members and a recycler share their innovative methods of reuse and disposal. Panelists have deep knowledge of e-waste issues.

Panelists:

• Ayla Jenson, Operations Manager, Digital Bridge
• Mark Casper, President/Chief Executive Officer, Tech for Troops
• Kyle Sherman, Director of Operations, Revamped Recycling
• Shannon Fish Fertitta, Executive Director, Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council 

Moderator: Danny Stark, Revamped Recycling 

2:45-3:45 PM Volunteers Panel

For many members, volunteers are a critical component of their success. Hear firsthand from panelists about their experiences and best practices in volunteer recruitment, retention, and recognition.

Panelists:

• Carmen Saladin, Director of Development, InspirEDU 
• Cyndy Yu Robinson, Executive Director, Kramden Institute
• Jess Ross, Executive Director, Austin Free Net
• Ryan McFadden, Executive Director, Electronic Access Foundation

Moderator: Bud Rizer, Former Executive Director, Digitunity

Reconvene

4:00-4:45 PM Un-Conference Session

This session is dedicated to peer to peer learning, where some attendees offer their expertise, while the rest choose the session that best suits their needs.

Facilitator: Digitunity Staff

5:00 PM – Wrap-up

Scot Henley, Executive Director, Digitunity