Upcoming conferences, webinars, workshops, and summits focused on disability-inclusive employment and accessibility.
13 upcoming events · International
A Nordic-focused summit on inclusive, fair, and accessible AI, co-organised by AccessibleEU. The event explores a Nordic pathway to disability-inclusive technology, bringing together stakeholders from Nordic countries to discuss the practical implementation of accessibility requirements and emerging technologies.
D15 Conference Centre, Copenhagen, Denmark (hybrid)
AccessibleEU and Danish Entrepreneurs on behalf of Disability Tech Denmark
Hosted by Bloomberg in London, this summit examines how companies across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa are leveraging neuroinclusion, accessibility, AI, and data-driven insights to transform the future of work, technology, and customer experience. Attendees gain actionable strategies through executive dialogue and real-world examples.
London, United Kingdom
Disability:IN
Organised by the European Disability Forum with support from Microsoft, this summit brings together policy makers, industry, accessibility experts, and the disability movement to discuss critical accessibility topics in the EU. Key focus areas include the European Accessibility Act, media accessibility, and electronic communications accessibility.
Brussels, Belgium / Online
European Disability Forum (EDF)
The annual UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December serves as a global awareness day promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. Events, webinars, and campaigns take place worldwide, making it a key moment for disability-inclusive employment advocacy and policy discussions.
Global / Online
United Nations
The European Commission's annual conference marking the European Day of Persons with Disabilities, featuring panels on disability assessment, social protection, and barrier-free transport. The event includes the 2027 Access City Award ceremony recognising cities making urban life more accessible.
Brussels, Belgium
European Commission (DG Justice and Consumers)
The annual Zero Project Conference is a unique global meeting place to innovate for disability inclusion, held at the United Nations Office at Vienna. More than 1,000 participants from around 100 countries attend. The 2027 edition centres on Independent Living, Political Participation, and Assistive Technology.
Vienna, Austria (United Nations Office at Vienna)
Essl Foundation / Zero Project
A free live virtual event hosted by Deque Systems, bringing together developers, designers, business users, and accessibility professionals. Covers the latest trends in digital accessibility, global compliance (including the European Accessibility Act), and organisational success in accessibility.
Online (Virtual)
Deque Systems
A hybrid summit for HR professionals, organisational leaders, and workplace wellbeing practitioners exploring practical sessions on leadership, workplace culture, communication, work design, and conditions that help people and organisations thrive. Available both in-person and online.
Portland, Oregon, USA (and Online)
Wellbeing Think Tank
The world's longest-running and largest conference on assistive technology, hosted by California State University, Northridge. The event promotes an inclusive environment and positive impact for persons with disabilities, featuring pre-conference workshops, keynote addresses, sessions, an Innovation Pavilion, and an extensive Exhibit Hall with global participation.
Anaheim, California, USA
CSUN Center on Disabilities
The UK's largest and longest-running event for disability, accessibility, and independent living, running for over 50 years. Features innovative assistive products, the Business Without Barriers Summit, Naidex Junior for children's needs, careers resources, and over 200 exhibitors. Free to attend.
NEC Birmingham, UK
ROAR B2B
The annual meeting of the European Academy of Childhood-onset Disability in Athens, Greece. Brings together researchers, clinicians, and professionals working in childhood-onset disability across Europe to share the latest research and best practices.
Megaron Athens Concert Hall, Athens, Greece
EACD (European Academy of Childhood-onset Disability)
The annual UN conference bringing together governments, persons with disabilities, representative organisations, and civil society to consider implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Includes roundtables, interactive dialogues, side-events, and a Civil Society Forum. The world's largest gathering focused on disability rights.
UN Headquarters, New York, USA
United Nations
The premier global forum for disability inclusion in business, convening leaders across product, technology, strategy, marketing, and operations. The conference is designed as a cross-functional business convening bringing together professionals at all career stages to learn, align, and take action on disability inclusion and accessibility.
Denver, Colorado, USA
Disability:IN