Program Overview

The 2026 M‑Enabling Summit program is shaped and curated by a cross‑sector Program Advisory Committee with the input of the global accessibility community. Explore the Program Overview below.

Review the Agenda & Schedule.

Please note that the schedule is tentative and subject to change. 

As of August 3, 2026. Speakers and sessions will be announced on a rolling basis.

First posted: May 27, 2026

“Accessibility at the Core of Digital Transformation”

Tracks (High‑Level Themes)

  • Innovation in Technology
  • Policy & Standards
  • Organization & Development
  • User Experience (UX)
  • Accessibility Profession
  • Thought Leadership
  • Exhibitor Demo Theater

Keynotes & Leadership Perspective

Kinsey Fabrizio, President & CEO, Consumer Technology Association®, producer of CES® 

Mario Maniewicz, Director, Radiocommunication Bureau, ITU
Emerging Landscape of Direct‑to‑Device (D2D) Satellite Connectivity and Its Implications for Accessible Digital Transformation

Léonie Watson, W3C Chair of the Board
W3C’s Vision for Accessible Innovation and Global Standardization

Plenaries

Accessibility as a Mainstream Business Imperative – and the Next Frontier of Personalized, AI‑Driven Inclusion

  • Leadership Perspective
  • Accessibility Going Mainstream Across Verticals
  • The End of One Interface for All?

AI Experience & Accessible Intelligence: Real‑World Perspectives

  • How People with Disabilities Are Experiencing AI
  • Designing Intelligent Interfaces with AI Agents: Developer’s Perspective

Everyone, Anytime, Everywhere: Direct-to-Device (D2D) Satellite Connectivity and the Future of Digital Inclusion

  • D2D Satellite Connectivity: Expanding the Frontiers of Accessible Digital Transformation

Framing the Future: Accessibility, AI, and Global Standards

  • Ethical AI, Emerging AI Standards, and Their Implications for Inclusive Digital Transformation
  • Digital Accessibility Ethics

Two Decades of Progress: Charting the Next Era of Policy and Inclusive Innovation

  • Data Blitz: Global Policy Trends, G3ict DARE Index 2026
  • Stronger Enforcement Models: ADA Title II (U.S.) and the Accessible Canada Act
  • Expanding Market Requirements: The Cross-Sector Impact of the European Accessibility Act (EAA)
  • Regulating Innovation: Pending CVTA Legislation
  • Perspectives from the International Disability Movement
  • Smart Cities: Accessibility, Data, and Inclusive Urban Innovation
  • 2026 IAAP State of the Union: Growth, Impact, and the Future of the Accessibility Profession

Leadership, Innovation, and the Road Ahead

  • Leadership Insights on Future Evolutions of the Accessibility Ecosystem
  • G3ict Closing Remarks & Call to Action

Special Events

  • Welcome Mixer — Sunday, October 4
  • Opening Night Cocktail Reception — Monday, October 5
  • Social Hour — Tuesday, October 6
  • Exhibit Hall — Monday–Tuesday
  • G3ict 20th Anniversary Special Recognitions
  • 2026 IAAP Recognition Awards

Parallel Sessions

Innovation in Technology

  • Investing in Accessibility: Funding Inclusive Innovation
  • Hyper‑Personalized Emergency Communications
  • AI‑Driven Spatial Intelligence for Indoor and Outdoor Independence
  • Redefining Independence: Spatial Intelligence and Human-centered AI for Blind Navigation and Inclusive Workplaces
  • Scaling Up Solutions for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Autonomous Vehicles Accessibility

Policy & Standards

  • W3C WAI WCAG 2026 Update Town Hall
  • FCC Update
  • U.S. Access Board Update
  • Digital Accessibility Lawsuits in the U.S.: Data and Strategic Implications
  • Disability-Inclusive Technology Policymaking
  • Accessibility at Scale: AI, Public Services, and Inclusive Design in the Global South
  • Advancing Inclusive AI: Rethinking Disability Data

Organization & Development

  • Sales Doesn’t Need a Business Case — Accessibility Just Needs to Catch Up
  • Risk Analysis for Accessibility Exceptions
  • Procuring Accessible Technology
  • Reframing Accessibility in the Age of AI: Leadership Strategies for an Inclusive Workforce
  • From Intention to Impact: Scaling Accessibility Through Practice and Measurement
  • Security & Accessibility: Embedding Inclusion Through Risk Management
  • From Compliance to Capability: Turning Accessibility Metrics into Meaningful Decisions

User Experience (UX)

  • Designing for Real Life: Lived Experience, Behavior, and Trust
  • Designing Inclusive Public Experiences: Museums, Entertainment, and Beyond
  • Operationalizing Accessibility: High‑Volume Remediation and Compliance Workflows
  • Designing for a 120-Year Life: Accessibility, AI, and the Future of User Experience
  • The Hallucination of Empathy
  • The BAC (Business Accessibility Criteria) Framework

Accessibility Profession

  • Vibe Coding Accessibility
  • Systems Pressure, Human Cost: Confronting Burnout
  • Accessibility, Illustrated
  • IAAP Certification Insight
  • Introduction to ARIA Specification
  • Accessibility Testing
  • Audio Description Training in the Age of AI

Thought Leadership

  • What’s New in Google Accessibility
  • Beyond the Hype: How ShareFile & Applause Balance AI and Human Empathy for True Enterprise Scaling
  • Everway
  • Meta
  • Amazon

Exhibitor Demo Theater

  • Crawford Technologies
  • Grackledocs
  • Hamilton CapTel
  • Level Access
  • Siteimprove
  • Unified Accessibility

Seminars & Workshops — Wednesday, October 7

Seminars

Workshops

2026 Featured Activities

Plenary Keynotes & Roundtables

Sponsored Thought-Leadership Sessions

2026 IAAP Recognition Awards and State of the Union Address

Innovation Showcase & Exhibit Hall

Exhibitor Demo Theater

Key Dates

4 February: Call for Speakers Opens

30 March: Submission Deadline

1 April: Registration Opens

17 September: Hotel Booking Deadline

4 October: Early Check-In & Welcome Mixer

5-7 October: M-Enabling Summit — Main Conference Days