Upcoming conferences, webinars, workshops, and summits focused on disability-inclusive employment and accessibility.
23 upcoming events
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 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 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
A UK-focused conference convening experts to shape and advance inclusive practices for supporting neurodivergent colleagues. The event provides actionable insights on fostering neuroinclusive workplaces, featuring the City & Guilds Neurodiversity Workplace Index Report and expert-led sessions on measurable outcomes.
Online
Neurodiversity in the Workplace Conference
The British Association for Supported Employment's annual awards ceremony recognising best practice in inclusive recruitment across Britain. Categories honour individuals, teams, and employers using the Supported Employment model to change the lives of disabled, neurodivergent, and disadvantaged people through good employment.
Liverpool, United Kingdom
BASE (British Association for Supported Employment)
Organised by the Institute of Government & Public Policy, this conference explores how embracing neurodiversity can enhance employee wellbeing, drive innovation, and build stronger, more inclusive organisations. Addresses the UK employment gap where only 31% of autistic people are in work.
Online
Institute of Government & Public Policy (IGPP)
A free webinar from Business Disability Forum on supporting disabled employees in hybrid working environments, part of their long-running 'What Works?' series. The session covers practical strategies for ensuring inclusion and accessibility in flexible and remote working arrangements.
Online
Business Disability Forum
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 flagship UK celebration of neurodiversity and neuroinclusion across the workforce. Nominations are open until 6 November 2026, recognising individuals and organisations that advance neurodiversity in the workplace and advocate the value of creating neuroinclusive cultures and work environments.
Grand Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom
Neurodiverse Business Awards
A CPD-accredited summit in Dublin bringing together experts, industry leaders, and lived-experience voices to move beyond awareness to action on neurodiversity. Equips leaders, HR professionals, and DEI specialists with strategies, policies, and tools to embed neurodiversity at every level of business.
Lucan Spa Hotel, Lucan, Co. Dublin, Ireland
TSK Academy
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
A two-day conference bringing together families, self-advocates, clinicians, educators, service providers, and community leaders to collaborate on real-world impact for disability and neurodiversity communities. Offers up to 12 CME/CEU continuing education hours with dynamic learning experiences and powerful conversations.
USA (venue not yet announced)
Special Care Services
An intimate summit for enterprise leaders, accessibility experts, and communications innovators covering AI, accessibility mandates, compliance, and customer communications. Designed for healthcare, financial services, insurance, government, and accessibility professionals.
Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Crawford Technologies