M-Enabling Summit. Promoting Accessible Technologies and Environments

5 – 7 October 2026 | Arlington, Virginia

Crystal Gateway Marriott

Organized By: G3ict
Co-hosted by: International Association of Accessibility Professionals.

Connecting Visionaries and Practitioners. Driving Innovation.

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.

Stay tuned for program updates and ways to get involved.

Key Topics

Personalization vs. Accessibility: The End of One Interface for All?

Title II Digital Accessibility Rule

Co-designing with Persons with Disabilities

Challenges with Testing Tools

Wayfinding, Navigation & Spatial Intelligence

Training AI Tools for Accessible Coding

European Accessibility Act (EAA)

AI-Powered Real-Time Communications & Emergency Systems

WCAG Evolution

UX for Older Persons

Monitoring AI Applications in the Organization

AI in Health Tech, Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) & Privacy

Metrics and Business Case for Accessibility

Accessibility of AI-Generated Content

Wearable Technologies

Agentic & Generative AI as the New Interface Layer

Accessibility in Consumer Products & Services

Physical AI, Robotics, & Autonomous Assistive Solutions

Sponsors

M-Enabling Summit Sponsors who are advancing accessibility and amplifying the impact. 

Explore our complete list of 2026 Sponsors.

Platinum Sponsor

Salesforce logo with stylized signal icon

Summit Lounge Sponsor

Accessibility Shield Logo

Gold Sponsor

Microsoft logo with stylized signal icon
Siteimprove Logo
T-Mobile Accessibility Logo
Crawford Technologies logo with stylized signal icon
Level Access Logo
Meta Logo

Silver Sponsor

Chia logo
Verizon logo with stylized signal icon
Performedia logo

What Attendees Have to Say About the Summit:

"Informative and keeps the community pressing for improved accessibility."

- Harry Denby, Program Manager, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

"A great forum for accessibility newcomers and veterans to share best practices, learn and make new connections."

- Hale Pulsifer, VP Customer Inclusion, Disability Community, Fidelity Investments

"Quite frankly, one of the most interesting and well-organized accessibility-themed conferences that I have attended in recent years."

- Steven Winters, Policy Advisor, Transport Canada

Supporting Organizations

Thank you to our M-Enabling Summit Supporting Organizations dedicated to advancing positive change.

Explore our complete list of Supporting Organizations.