Thinking About the Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo? Start Here

The way businesses design work, build products, adopt technology, and engage customers is changing faster than ever. The Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo  brings together the leaders navigating that change and stay ahead of the trends shaping future of business.

Whether you’re considering attending for the first time (or making the case internally), this FAQ-style guide answers the most common questions about the conference, who it’s for, and what attendees will bring back to the office.

What is the Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo?

The Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo is a business-focused convening for leaders shaping how organizations operate, innovate, and grow. The conference explores how accessibility and disability inclusion influence workforce performance, product design, customer experience, technology adoption, and supply chain strategy. Through peer insight, real-world examples, curated networking, and the world's premiere showroom of accessibility solutions, attendees gain strategies and meaningful connections that translate directly into business action.

When and where is this year's event being held?

The 2026 Conference takes place from July 27-30 in Dallas. The agenda and hotel information can be found here.

Who should attend?

Disability inclusion and accessibility cut across the entire enterprise- from how work is designed and talent is hired to how products are built, customers are reached, and purchasing decisions are made. The Conference is intentionally designed as a cross-functional business convening, bringing together leaders from across functions to learn, align, and take action.

Attendees typically include professionals in:

• Product, Marketing, and Customer Experience
• Human Resources and Talent Acquisition
• Accessibility, Accommodations, and Digital Experience
• AI, Data, and Emerging Technology
• Procurement, Supplier Development, and Supply Chain Strategy
• ERG / BRG Leadership and Program Management
• Executive and Enterprise Strategy
• entrepreneurs, founders, and investors

The conference attracts professionals at all career stages. If your role influences how your organization operates, innovates, or grows, this conference is designed to be relevant to you.

What makes this conference different?

Four things consistently set the Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo apart:

• Practical, execution-focused content: sessions focus on how organizations are actually building, implementing, and scaling solutions.
• Cross-functional relevance: the conference brings together HR, product, marketing, legal, technology, and procurement leaders to address shared business challenges and opportunities.
• Access to decision-makers: Attendees connect directly with peers, customers, partners, suppliers, and innovators shaping the future of business. ‍
• Conversations you won’t have anywhere else: Disability:IN uniquely convenes leaders across business functions, lived experience, and market influence, enabling candid, practical discussions about accessibility and disability inclusion as they show up in real enterprise systems- conversations that rarely happen in other forums.

What will I actually gain by attending?

Attendees leave with:

• Strategies for embedding accessibility and inclusion into business systems
• Practical frameworks they can adapt to their own organization
• Tools for cross-functional alignment and measurement
• Relationships that support collaboration and business development

In fact, the majority of attendees say they leave the conference with concrete actions they can take back to their organization.

93% of attendees said they left the conference with concrete actions they can take to advance disability inclusion in their business.

Can I attend virtually?

Yes. The Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo offers virtual pass options, allowing attendees to access select content remotely if they’re unable to attend in person. Virtual attendance provides flexibility while still offering access to key sessions and insights.

How does the conference support business development and relationship-building?

Beyond sessions, the conference is designed as a place for companies to connect with their clients and customers.

Attendees use the conference to:

• Strengthen relationships with existing clients and partners
• Explore new supplier and solution partnerships
• Position their organization as a thought leader at the forefront of these conversations
• Showcase products, services, and expertise to decision-makers through exhibiting, speaking opportunities, and on-site engagement

For many organizations, the conference functions as both a high-value learning experience and a strategic platform for visibility, influence, and business development.

How can I make the case to attend?

This conference is best positioned as an investment in business capability, not just professional development. Successful attendees position the conference as an investment in business capability, not just professional development. It aligns with priorities such as innovation, talent readiness, customer experience, technology adoption, and long-term growth- making it relevant across functions and leadership levels. To help illustrate this imperative, please use the Conference Impact report as supporting material.

How do I learn more or register?

Registration for the conference is open now, with Early Bird Pricing ending March 16.

Learn more and secure your spot now.

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