Conferences & Events
Conferences can be a great way to promote your company, as well as meet people in the accessibility/disability tech community.
Conferences and events
January 6-9, 2027 · Las Vegas
CES
CES is held by the Consumer Technology Association. It takes place each January in Las Vegas. There has been an increase in disability tech companies attending and exhibiting over the last few years.
January 22-24, 2027
ATIA
The Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference is held annually. The conference is a gathering place for people in the assistive technology community.
March 8-12, 2027 · Anaheim, California
CSUN Assistive Technology Conference
California State University, Northridge's Center on Disability holds this annual conference. They state that it is the largest conference of its kind in the world.
MARCH 15-21, 2027 · AUSTIN, TEXAS
SXSW
South by Southwest takes place annually in Austin, Texas. It brings together technology, film, culture, and education. They have a pitch competition each year.
April 2027 – TBD · New Haven, CT
Yale Symposium on Disability & Accessibility
Yale's Symposium takes place annually on their campus. It works to create a dialogue and stimulate conversations in the disability community.
JULY 2-7, 2027
National Federation of the Blind
The NFB's Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the world. With hundreds of sessions, it provides training, support, and information.
TBD JULY 2027
American Council of the Blind
The ACB's Conference and Convention is held annually. It has exhibitors as well as sessions on technology, wellness, and support.
JULY 19-22, 2027
Disability:IN
Disability:IN is held annually in a different city. The conference is focused on disability inclusion in businesses. Sessions include topics such as inclusive design.
September 2026
AITCAP
The Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Conference Asia Pacific is held every two years. It brings together industry leaders to discuss inclusive accessible tourism.
September 16-17, 2026
AT Summit 2026
A new event hosted by the Assistive Technology Industry Association. Designed exclusively for those who build, fund, grow, and partner around assistive technology.
Date TBD
World Summit on Accessible Tourism
The Summit last took place in 2025 in Torino, Italy. It brings together travel players from around the world to share good practices.
October 5-7, 2026 · Arlington, VA
M-Enabling Summit
The Summit is the annual conference of the Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies. It covers technology innovations that increase accessibility.
October 13-16, 2026
Neurotech Frontiers Summit
The Summit brings together researchers, technologists, founders, and clinicians to discuss advances in accessible technology for neurodiverse individuals.
October 22, 2026 · Washington, DC
Disability Innovation Summit
Now held annually in Washington, DC by Enable Ventures, the Summit brings together investors, founders, nonprofits and business leaders to explore inclusive tech.
November 11-15, 2026
TravelAbility Summit
Travel industry professionals gather to meet leaders in travel accessibility. Concrete strategies will be provided to tap into the accessible travel market.
2026, date TBD
Access
Access is a fully virtual accessibility conference. It brings together industry experts, leaders and professionals to discuss latest trends and innovations.
7 dates/locations throughout the year (3 days per location)
Abilities Expo
The Abilities Expo is held in seven different cities. The Expo is designed for professionals and people with disabilities. It has workshops and exhibitors.