Events
Communities of Interest Webinars
In a Community of Interest (COI), participants work to exchange information, obtain answers to problems, and/or improve their understanding of a subject. The COI webinars include an expert speaker or program example, with time for Q&A and networking between speakers and participants.
Upcoming Communities of Interest
The next COI will be in April. Check back in for more information!
Former Communities of Interest
The first COI was held on January 26, 2023 and provided a hands-on introduction and demonstration on the Nationwide Network of Champions Hub, an online tool for the Commit to Connect Community to collaborate and share resources, research, best practices and lessons learned. The recording of this webinar is available on the Nationwide Network of Champions Hub .
2023 engAGED and Commit to Connect: Social Engagement Virtual Summit
Join engAGED and Commit to Connect for a two-day Virtual Summit! Taking place May 9 and 10 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm ET, the Virtual Summit will bring together national, state and local leaders for interactive sessions highlighting the latest research, innovative programs, tools and resources for the aging and disability networks. The Virtual Summit will highlight the topics of social engagement in rural communities and supporting the social connectedness needs of unpaid caregivers. Attend the Summit to learn about creative solutions, spurring ideas for replication in your community!
The Virtual Summit is open to the public and does not require paid registration, but you must register to participate! To learn more about the Virtual Summit, including a brief agenda for each day and how to register, please visit the Virtual Summit webpage.
Peer-to-Peer Exchanges
Looking for ways to connect with peers across the nation who is interested in reducing social isolation and loneliness? Commit to Connect is facilitating virtual Peer-to-Peer Exchanges. These networking opportunities will be open forums for discussion, ensuring participants can connect with others, share ideas, and learn from each other.
Upcoming Peer-to-Peer Exchanges
More information on upcoming Peer-to-Peer Exchanges will be shared soon!
Former Peer-to-Peer Exchanges
The first Peer-to-Peer Exchange took place in February 2023 with more than 50 participants from a broad spectrum of organizations. The discussion focused on the intersection of technology and social isolation and loneliness, including the benefits and challenges of hybrid programs as well as barriers to reaching hard-to-access populations (including rural communities).