DigitALL 2026: Celebrating Massachusetts' Digital Future
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Polar Park | DCU Club
100 Madison Street, Worcester, MA
The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) will bring 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.
Join us on Tuesday, October 6 as we recognize 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, we'll reflect on recent milestones, share lessons learned and explore the public and economic gains from connecting the Commonwealth.
This year's DigitALL will take 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 will recognize the state’s achievement of 100% universal service and foster discussion about what’s next in the landscape its connectivity, including the intersection with AI, and the Massachusetts tech and innovation economy.
Ecosystem Awards
MBI will once again honor 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. One honoree will be selected in each category. Awards will be presented during DigitALL.
Award nominations must be completed using the application links below. Applications are due to MBI no later than Friday, September 4 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
If you have questions about the awards nomination process, please contact broadband@masstech.org.
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.
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. This organization is viewed as a trusted local institution and “the place to go” when community partners or residents need help using the internet, accessing devices or gaining digital skills.
Industry Partnership
New this year, the Industry Partnership Award recognizes a company or organization whose products, services or initiatives have advanced digital opportunities in Massachusetts. This award honors partners whose innovation, investment and/or collaboration has helped close the digital divide for the communities who need it most. Industries directly related or adjacent (e.g., healthcare, education) to broadband are encouraged to apply.
Sponsorship Opportunities
DigitALL brings together leaders from the public, private, nonprofit, healthcare, education and technology sectors who are working to expand digital opportunity and ensure all Massachusetts residents can fully participate in today's connected economy and society. Sponsorship helps make this event possible while demonstrating an organization's commitment to advancing digital equity, innovation and opportunity across the Commonwealth.
Sponsors receive valuable visibility among statewide stakeholders, community leaders, policymakers and industry partners while helping MBI celebrate the partnerships, programs and people driving meaningful progress throughout Massachusetts communities. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available, each offering unique ways to support the event experience, engage with attendees and align your organization with one of the Commonwealth's leading convenings focused on connectivity, technology, and community impact.
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