Disability Innovation Forum
Explore how disability-led innovation is reshaping work, learning, product design, investing, & economic development. DC | October 2026
The future of work is being built right now, and disability-led innovation is at the center of it.
Technology is reshaping how people learn, train, and work at a pace we've never seen before. For the 1.5 billion people living with disabilities worldwide, this isn't incremental progress. It's a fundamental shift in what's possible.
A new generation of founders, investors, and enterprise leaders is driving that shift — building companies that treat accessibility not as an afterthought, but as a competitive advantage. Disability-led businesses are winning major enterprise contracts, attracting institutional capital, receiving significant venture capital attention, and proving that universal design is good business.
The Disability Innovation Forum brings together the innovators, funders, and advocates shaping this market - to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and accelerate the movement toward a truly inclusive economy.
When registered, roomblock details will be provided.
!! EARLYBIRD PRICING !! Available until August 31`st!! After August 31st, prices will increase!
To request a scholarship based on financial need, please email the scholarship steering committee at Hello@disabilityinnovationforum.com and the request will be considered.
See our website: www.disabilityinnovationforum.com
And our Sponsor's Websites:
https://www.smartjobglobal.com/
https://www.enableventures.vc/
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Highlights
- 10 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001
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Agenda
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Registration & Morning Networking Reception
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The Big Ideas Showcase
Detailed presentations from the most innovative startups in the field
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Lunch and Forum
Lunch will be provided and it will flow into a series of speakers and panels