Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET
Date: October 5, 2026 – October 7, 2026
The M‑Enabling Summit is the premier global gathering advancing digital accessibility and inclusive technology—bringing together leaders, practitioners, and innovators to turn ideas into impact.
Organized by G3ict, a global nonprofit advancing accessibility worldwide, the Summit is the leading cross-sector conference for organizations committed to accessible digital transformation. It brings together executives, accessibility professionals, policymakers, innovators, and disability community leaders to share insights, explore emerging technologies, and shape the future of inclusion.
As a public-benefit forum, the Summit delivers practical value for both organizations and professionals —offering actionable strategies, leadership perspectives, and development opportunities that help teams embed accessibility into their culture, operations, and digital initiatives. It also serves as a central hub for the accessibility profession, supported by IAAP’s global network of certified experts driving standards, education, and best practices.
The 2026 Summit, themed “Accessibility at the Core of Digital Transformation,” will spotlight next-generation technologies, evolving regulations, and innovative approaches to governance, reporting, and inclusive user experience design. Sponsors and exhibitors engage directly with a highly qualified B2B audience of decision-makers leading and investing in accessibility programs.
From hands-on workshops and live demos to plenaries, breakout sessions, lightning talks, and a vibrant Innovation Showcase & Exhibit Hall, the Summit offers dynamic opportunities for learning, collaboration, and meaningful connection.
CDT Featured Panel:
Advancing Inclusive AI: Rethinking How We Collect and Use Disability Data
Join experts from academia, policy, and AI development for a timely discussion on the challenges and opportunities of disability data in AI. This session will analyze disparities in dataset representation, the consequences of exclusionary data, and the persistence of disability bias in large-scale systems. Speakers will also share practical insights on ethical data collection and use, including a real-world case study on developing AI tools for people who stutter. Together, the panel will highlight pathways to more inclusive and responsible AI, grounded in disability justice principles.
CDT Featured Speakers:
- Ariana Aboulafia, Project Lead, Disability Rights in Technology Policy, Center for Democracy & Technology
- Bonnielin Swenor, Professor of Disability Health and Justice and Director, Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center, and CDT Non-Resident Fellow