Free Virtual Accessibility Event – Microsoft Ability Summit 2024
- March 5th, 2024
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Microsoft is hosting the Ability Summit, a free virtual event on March 7, 2024. The event includes breakout sessions from tracks on Imagine, Build, and Include. To register, please visit the Ability Summit registration page.
Event Agenda from Microsoft
Plan your schedule—all session times will be happening Pacific Standard Time. Check back as additional details will be added and adjusted.
| Time (Pacific time) | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 9:13 AM | Welcome Keynote | Imagine accessible innovation |
| 9:25 AM – 10:10 AM | Breakout sessions | Imagine – Co-designing for neurodiversity Build – Bridging the Disability Divide with AI tools Include – The role of policy in advancing accessibility |
| 10:20 AM – 11:05 AM | Breakout sessions | Imagine – Promises and practices of mental health and tech Build – Build an ecosystem to drive accessible technology Include – Skilling disabled talent and accessibility allies |
| 11:15 AM – 12:25 PM | Keynote 2 | Build more inclusive technology |
| 12:35 PM – 1:20 PM | Breakout sessions | Imagine – Truths and aspirations of accessible generative AI Build – Empowering the tech community for an accessible future Include – How community can shape accessible physical spaces |
| 1:30 PM – 2:26 PM | Closing Keynote | Accessibility is a fundamental right |