Joint Center Moderates National Urban League Panel ‘“Beyond Access: Building Digital Skills and Workforce Power in the Age of AI’ at the Legislative Policy Conference
March 18, 2026
Joint Center Tech Policy Director Danielle (Davis) Canty moderated the National Urban League’s panel entitled “Beyond Access: Building Digital Skills and Workforce Power in the Age of AI” at the Legislative Policy Conference.
The panel explored how broadband connectivity, digital skills, and responsible innovation form the foundation of economic mobility, civic participation, and civil rights in the 21st century. The discussion will highlight the role of public-private partnerships in expanding opportunities, strengthening democratic participation, and building an inclusive digital economy that works for all.

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