BURLINGTON — Vermont’s digital future will be topic of a day-long conference at Champlain College in Burlington.

State, local and regional leaders today will discuss how to use broadband resources to foster economic opportunity, basic digital literacy and innovative education in Vermont.

Nicco Mele, who served as a webmaster on Howard Dean’s 2004 presidential campaign, will be the keynote speaker.

Gov. Peter Shumlin is expected to provide opening remarks.

The event is hosted by e-Vermont Community Broadband Partnership and is open to the public. A registration fee is required.