DigitALL 2026: Celebrating Massachusetts' Digital Future
On Tuesday, October 6 the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) brought together industry leaders, digital access practitioners, community organizations, businesses, policymakers and partners from across the Commonwealth at DigitALL 2026 to celebrate progress towards achieving Internet for All in Massachusetts.
During the event MBI recognized the once-in-a-generation investments statewide to expand access to high-quality, affordable internet, digital devices, digital skills training and the resources people need to fully participate in today's connected world. Together, those in attendance reflected on recent milestones, shared lessons learned and explored the public and economic gains from connecting the Commonwealth.
The 2026 DigitALL took place at Polar Park in Worcester, home to the WooSox and the heart of community events in the region. During the half-day convening, MBI recognized the state’s achievement of 100% universal service and fostered discussion about what’s next in the landscape its connectivity, including the intersection with AI, and the Massachusetts tech and innovation economy.
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) Secretary Eric Paley joined DigitALL 2026 and presented MakeIT Haverhill with the Excellence in Community Impact award.
Secretary Paley's participation underscored the important role that connectivity and digital access play in expanding economic opportunities for residents and communities across Massachusetts.
The 2026 DigitALL featured Angela Siefer, founder and executive director of the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) as keynote speaker. Siefer is NDIA's founder and one of the nation's foremost advocates for digital inclusion.
With nearly 30 years of experience, Siefer has helped shape national broadband and digital inclusion policy, testified before Congress, and worked alongside communities across the country to expand access to affordable internet, devices and digital skills.
Siefer also presented Revitalize Community Development Corporation digital navigator Andrew Fluitt with the Digital Access Champion award.
DigitALL 2026 Sponsors
Hall of Fame Sponsor
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7th Inning Stretch Sponsor
Most Valuable Player Sponsor
Ecosystem Awards
MBI also honored Massachusetts’ remarkable achievements in bridging the digital divide with the Digital Ecosystem Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals and organizations that make a significant impact through their work.
The awards spotlight significant contributions in the categories of Digital Access Champion, Excellence in Community Impact and Industry Partnership.
Digital Access Champion
A Digital Access Champion is an individual who demonstrates expertise and sustained commitment to digital access programs, exemplary leadership and a dedication to serving communities and individuals for whom the digital divide is the greatest.
The 2026 award winner, Andrew Fluitt, is a digital navigator with Revitalize Community Development Corporation.
Excellence in Community Impact
The Excellence in Community Impact Award recognizes an organization that has addressed the digital divide for those most in need in their community.
The 2026 award winner, MakeIT Haverhill, is a workforce and digital access hub run by Community Action, Inc. that serves more than 6,300 households across the Merrimack Valley. MakeIT Haverhill Program Director Lisbeth Valdez received the award.
Industry Partnership
The Industry Partnership Award recognized a company or organization whose products, services or initiatives have advanced digital opportunities in Massachusetts.
The 2026 award winner was Comcast. Comcast Director of External Affairs and Community Engagement Rebecca Fracassa received the award.