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Posted on: January 1, 2026

[ARCHIVED] ODC Presents 20206 Unplugged Speaker Series

ODC Presents 2026 Unplugged Speaker Series

Are our screens stealing our connection? 

It’s time to take back what matters most.


Our nation is facing an epidemic: we’ve lost time, focus, and real connection at school, work, and play.

Screen time has taken over, and we’re at a tipping point.

In 2026, our community is digging into the problems and the solutions. Join us for Unplugged:  Disconnect to Reconnect, a 4-part speaker series featuring nationally-renowned experts who will explore how technology is reshaping our lives, share the science of human connection, and offer practical ways to restore balance for ourselves, our families, and our communities.

Here in West Michigan, our strong sense of community and incredible natural resources give us a competitive edge in finding balance. Ditching the dependence on screens and instead taking real steps to deeply reconnect with nature, our neighbors, and the people we love most.

We can’t do it alone. Save the dates, bring a friend, and join the movement.

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