Washington D.C. | October 22nd, 2026

Be part of the INNOVATION movement—shape the future with us!

2024 Presenters: Former Governor Jane Swift, Rosa Lee Timm, Aarti Sahgal (left to right)

Technology is transforming education, skills training, and work at an unprecedented pace. For people with disabilities, these innovations aren’t just improvements; they’re game-changers, opening doors to a more inclusive economy.

A new generation of leaders is driving this shift. Innovators with disabilities, alongside allies, are leading the charge, creating cutting-edge tools and launching companies that prioritize inclusivity from the ground up. 

These disability-led businesses are not only pioneering new solutions—they’re attracting major enterprise customers, reshaping hiring strategies, and proving that accessibility is a business advantage.

Join us for a groundbreaking event that will bring innovators—spanning from investors, nonprofit advocates, and business leaders—to explore how inclusive technology is reshaping the workforce, fueling economic mobility, and ensuring that the world’s largest minority—1.5 billion people and growing—is fully included in the future of work.

Thursday, October 22nd, 2026

9:00 am ET: Registration Check-in
9:00-10:00 am ET: Morning Networking Reception
10:00 am-12:00 noon ET: The Big Ideas Showcase
12:00 pm-5:30 pm ET: Lunch and Forum
5:30 pm-7:00 pm ET: Evening Networking Reception

Grand Hyatt Washington

1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001 | 202-582-1234

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PRE-EVENT REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON.

DON’T DELAY - SEATING IS LIMITED!

Two seated DIF 2025 attendees conversing during a break
Three Panelists on stage at the 2025 Disability Innovation Forum

2025 Presenters: Jevon Whetter, Thibault Duchemin, Keely Cat-Wells, Delbert Whetter

Three DIF attendees engaged in a passionate conversation at the 2025 forum
Regina Kline, Founder and Managing Partner at Enable Ventures and Chair of SmartJob, and Johnny Taylor Jr., CEO of SHRM, during a fireside chat

2025 Presenters: Michelle Cho (Founder, GLADEO), Jeremiah Robison (Founder, Cionic), Bryan Bashin (Be My Eyes)

DIF Attendees chatting in the audience in 2025

2025 Presenters: Regina Kline, Johnny Taylor Jr. (CEO of SHRM)

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