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Key Highlights from the 2025 DEC Summit

The Santa Barbara County Digital Equity Coalition (DEC) hosted its 2025 Summit on March 12 at SBCC’s Schott Auditorium. The event brought together community partners, local leaders, and statewide advocates to share updates and shape priorities for the year ahead. Highlights included updates on CalDEP and CASF funding opportunities, a keynote by CETF’s Kerstyn Olson, and a panel of community experts discussing local digital inclusion efforts. Attendees also participated in roundtable discussions on affordability, access, sustainability, and barriers to digital support, helping align future strategies with community needs.