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The M-Enabling Summit is the leading conference promoting digital accessibility. October 06-08, 2025 #mEnabling24 | Updates: bit.ly/MES-Subscribe

 Washington D.C.
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Joined August 2011
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On #GAAD, we’re focusing on how digital accessibility is shaping the future of how people participate in society.   We're proud that #mEnabling26 brings together people to drive accessibility forward.   Join us to continue the conversations beyond GAAD: shorturl.at/MFGqE
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#mEnabling26 Agenda Spotlight | Ethical AI, Emerging AI Standards, and Inclusive Digital Transformation Register to explore the evolving AI standards and governance practices for assistive technologies and accessible digital products/services: shorturl.at/MFGqE #EthicalAI
Dark blue backdrop with green swoosh and a multicolored interconnected globe behind text and headshots, Reframing Accessibility in the Age of AI: Leadership Strategies for an Inclusive Workforce. Speakers: Troy Otillio (Aira), Frances West (FrancesWestCo.), Stela Lupushor (Reframe.Work Inc.), Sam Ogami (Workday), Charles-Edouard Catherine (National Organization on Disability).

ALT Dark blue backdrop with green swoosh and a multicolored interconnected globe behind text and headshots, Reframing Accessibility in the Age of AI: Leadership Strategies for an Inclusive Workforce. Speakers: Troy Otillio (Aira), Frances West (FrancesWestCo.), Stela Lupushor (Reframe.Work Inc.), Sam Ogami (Workday), Charles-Edouard Catherine (National Organization on Disability).
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#mEnabling26 Agenda Spotlight | W3C’s Vision for Accessible Innovation and Global Standardization Keynote speaker Léonie Watson (of TetraLogical & W3C) will explore W3C’s vision for accessible innovation & global standardization. Register: shorturl.at/MFGqE #Accessibility
Dark blue backdrop with green swooshes and interconnected dots forming a globe behind text, W3C’s Vision for Accessible Innovation and Global Standardization. Speaker. Below is the headshot of the session speaker: Léonie Watson (TetraLogical & W3C). On the bottom right is the circular M-Enabling Summit logo.

ALT Dark blue backdrop with green swooshes and interconnected dots forming a globe behind text, W3C’s Vision for Accessible Innovation and Global Standardization. Speaker. Below is the headshot of the session speaker: Léonie Watson (TetraLogical & W3C). On the bottom right is the circular M-Enabling Summit logo.
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#mEnabling26 Agenda Spotlight | Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity and Accessible Digital Transformation Mario Maniewicz (of ITU) will cover the developing landscape of D2D satellite connectivity and global communications. Register: shorturl.at/MFGqE #Accessibility
Dark blue backdrop with green swooshes and interconnected dots forming a globe behind text, Emerging Landscape of Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity and Its Implications for Accessible Digital Transformation. Speakers. Below are the headshots of the session speakers: Axel Leblois (G3ict) and Mario Maniewicz (International Telecommunication Union). On the bottom right is the circular M-Enabling Summit logo.

ALT Dark blue backdrop with green swooshes and interconnected dots forming a globe behind text, Emerging Landscape of Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity and Its Implications for Accessible Digital Transformation. Speakers. Below are the headshots of the session speakers: Axel Leblois (G3ict) and Mario Maniewicz (International Telecommunication Union). On the bottom right is the circular M-Enabling Summit logo.
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Accessibility can help people participate in events wherever they are. @performedia supports the #mEnabling26 virtual experience and digital broadcasting, helping extend the Summit's reach beyond the physical event. Register now: shorturl.at/MFGqE #DigitalAccessibility
Attendees engaging with each other at the 2025 M-Enabling Summit. At the top left is a white logo banner with the Performedia logo.

ALT Attendees engaging with each other at the 2025 M-Enabling Summit. At the top left is a white logo banner with the Performedia logo.
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#mEnabling26 | Day 3 Seminar Spotlight: UX Accessibility Design: Beyond Tools & Technology Damian Sian, CPWA, will lead a seminar exploring how orgs can build accessibility into design policy, processes, and training. Register now: shorturl.at/MFGqE #DigitalAccessibility
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#mEnabling26 Agenda Spotlight | IAAP Certification – Ask Me Anything Have questions about IAAP certification or the process? Register now and bring your questions about certification directly to the team during this interactive session: shorturl.at/MFGqE #IAAP
Dark blue backdrop with green swooshes and interconnected dots forming a globe behind text, IAAP Certification – Ask Me Anything. Speaker. Below is the headshot of the session speaker: Samantha Evans (G3ict/IAAP). On the bottom right is the circular M-Enabling Summit logo.

ALT Dark blue backdrop with green swooshes and interconnected dots forming a globe behind text, IAAP Certification – Ask Me Anything. Speaker. Below is the headshot of the session speaker: Samantha Evans (G3ict/IAAP). On the bottom right is the circular M-Enabling Summit logo.
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#mEnabling26 Agenda Spotlight | Building Sustainable Accessibility: How Organizations Learn Using Operations Data Danielle Bowes (of Accessibility Shield) explores how to use data to strengthen accessibility Explore how data can support better decisions: shorturl.at/MFGqE
Dark blue backdrop with green swooshes and interconnected dots forming a globe behind text, Building Sustainable Accessibility: How Organizations Learn Using Operations Data. Speaker. Below is the headshot of the session speaker: Danielle Bowes (Accessibility Shield). On the bottom right is the circular M-Enabling Summit logo.

ALT Dark blue backdrop with green swooshes and interconnected dots forming a globe behind text, Building Sustainable Accessibility: How Organizations Learn Using Operations Data. Speaker. Below is the headshot of the session speaker: Danielle Bowes (Accessibility Shield). On the bottom right is the circular M-Enabling Summit logo.
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Meta’s work on inclusive technology highlights the importance of engaging people with disabilities in the design of emerging technologies. We’re grateful for their support and for contributing to accessible & inclusive technology. Register: shorturl.at/MFGqE #mEnabling26
Attendees engaging with each other at the 2025 M-Enabling Summit. At the top left is a white logo banner with the Meta logo.

ALT Attendees engaging with each other at the 2025 M-Enabling Summit. At the top left is a white logo banner with the Meta logo.
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#mEnabling26 is an opportunity to join a community that's advancing accessibility. At #mEnabling25, attendees learned from the community and discovered how orgs are building support to create inclusive workplaces globally. Register: shorturl.at/MFGqE #DigitalAccessibility
[At M-Enabling] I'm looking to learn from people, meet people, hear what they are doing and new strategies they are adopting, how they're getting leadership buy-in, how they are moving the needle, and how they are changing the workplace to ensure that it's more inclusive. Below is Derick's headshot and title, Derick Omari, Accessibility & Accommodations, Inclusion & Belonging - The World Bank Group. At the top right is a circular M-Enabling Summit logo.

ALT [At M-Enabling] I'm looking to learn from people, meet people, hear what they are doing and new strategies they are adopting, how they're getting leadership buy-in, how they are moving the needle, and how they are changing the workplace to ensure that it's more inclusive. Below is Derick's headshot and title, Derick Omari, Accessibility & Accommodations, Inclusion & Belonging - The World Bank Group. At the top right is a circular M-Enabling Summit logo.
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#mEnabling26 Seminar Spotlight | Navigating the European Accessibility Act: What Global Organizations Need to Know At M-Enabling, Susanna Laurin will lead a seminar exploring the EAA from legal, technical, and practical perspectives. Register now: shorturl.at/MFGqE #EAA
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#mEnabling26 Agenda Spotlight | What Enterprises Can Learn from Scaling Accessibility in K–12 Systems Everway will examine how schools have scaled accessibility and what enterprise leaders can learn from these approaches. Register: shorturl.at/MFGqE #DigitalAccessibility
Dark blue backdrop with green swooshes and interconnected dots forming a globe behind text, Thought Leadership | From Compliance to Capability: What Enterprises Can Learn from Scaling Accessibility in K–12 Systems. Speaker. Below is the headshot of the session speaker: Glenna Wright-Gallo (Everway). On the bottom right is the circular M-Enabling Summit logo.

ALT Dark blue backdrop with green swooshes and interconnected dots forming a globe behind text, Thought Leadership | From Compliance to Capability: What Enterprises Can Learn from Scaling Accessibility in K–12 Systems. Speaker. Below is the headshot of the session speaker: Glenna Wright-Gallo (Everway). On the bottom right is the circular M-Enabling Summit logo.
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#mEnabling26 Sponsor Spotlight: AARP | Gold Sponsor AARP brings an important age-inclusive perspective to the future of accessibility, emphasizing the involvement of older adults & disability community in the creation of new tech. Sponsorship: shorturl.at/XGui4 #a11y
Dark blue-black gradient backdrop with multi-colored interconnected dots forming a globe behind a white banner with the AARP logo and text, Shaping a future where accessibility and inclusive design are built into the places and technologies people rely on. A white text banner below that reads, digital Accessibility | inclusive technology | Accessible innovation. disability inclusion | digital transformation | global accessibility.

ALT Dark blue-black gradient backdrop with multi-colored interconnected dots forming a globe behind a white banner with the AARP logo and text, Shaping a future where accessibility and inclusive design are built into the places and technologies people rely on. A white text banner below that reads, digital Accessibility | inclusive technology | Accessible innovation. disability inclusion | digital transformation | global accessibility.
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#mEnabling26 Agenda Spotlight | Accessibility Illustrated How do you make accessibility resonate with everyone? Join us to explore how storytelling can make accessibility easier to understand and put into practice: shorturl.at/MFGqE #a11y
Dark blue backdrop with green swooshes and interconnected dots forming a globe behind text, Accessibility Illustrated: Using Storytelling to Make Accessibility Approachable and Actionable for All. Speakers. Below are the headshots of the session speakers: Nandita Gupta (Cisco Systems) and Rachel Grossman-Kahn (Accessibility Design Leader). On the bottom right is the circular M-Enabling Summit logo.

ALT Dark blue backdrop with green swooshes and interconnected dots forming a globe behind text, Accessibility Illustrated: Using Storytelling to Make Accessibility Approachable and Actionable for All. Speakers. Below are the headshots of the session speakers: Nandita Gupta (Cisco Systems) and Rachel Grossman-Kahn (Accessibility Design Leader). On the bottom right is the circular M-Enabling Summit logo.
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Today is the last day to Book Your M-Enabling Summit Hotel at the special Summit rate. Book your room at the official M-Enabling Summit hotel today to save on your stay and be close to the action: shorturl.at/SAhBV #mEnabling26 #Accessibility #InclusiveTechnology
M-Enabling Summit 2026. Book today. Official Summit Hotel. Secure the special $309 USD/night Summit rate before it's gone. Deadline: Today. Book your room. Crystal Gateway Marriott • Arlington, Virginia. Organized by G3ict | Supported by IAAP.

ALT M-Enabling Summit 2026. Book today. Official Summit Hotel. Secure the special $309 USD/night Summit rate before it's gone. Deadline: Today. Book your room. Crystal Gateway Marriott • Arlington, Virginia. Organized by G3ict | Supported by IAAP.
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#mEnabling26 Agenda Spotlight | Reframing Accessibility in the Age of AI: Leadership Strategies for an Inclusive Workforce AI is transforming the workplace while introducing new considerations for accessibility & inclusion. Register to learn more: shorturl.at/MFGqE #a11y
Dark blue backdrop with green swoosh and a multicolored interconnected globe behind text and headshots, Reframing Accessibility in the Age of AI: Leadership Strategies for an Inclusive Workforce. Speakers: Troy Otillio (Aira), Frances West (FrancesWestCo.), Stela Lupushor (Reframe.Work Inc.), Sam Ogami (Workday), Charles-Edouard Catherine (National Organization on Disability).

ALT Dark blue backdrop with green swoosh and a multicolored interconnected globe behind text and headshots, Reframing Accessibility in the Age of AI: Leadership Strategies for an Inclusive Workforce. Speakers: Troy Otillio (Aira), Frances West (FrancesWestCo.), Stela Lupushor (Reframe.Work Inc.), Sam Ogami (Workday), Charles-Edouard Catherine (National Organization on Disability).
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ICYMI: The deadline to book your hotel room at the official #mEnabling26 hotel has been extended to Sept. 21. Book now to secure the Summit rate and join the global accessibility community Oct. 5–7: shorturl.at/SAhBV #Accessibility
M-Enabling Summit 2026. Deadline Extended. Book Now. Official Summit Hotel. New Deadline: September 21. Secure the special $309 USD/night. Summit rate before the room block closes. Book your room. Crystal Gateway Marriott | Arlington, Virginia. Organized by G3ict | Supported by IAAP.

ALT M-Enabling Summit 2026. Deadline Extended. Book Now. Official Summit Hotel. New Deadline: September 21. Secure the special $309 USD/night. Summit rate before the room block closes. Book your room. Crystal Gateway Marriott | Arlington, Virginia. Organized by G3ict | Supported by IAAP.
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#mEnabling26 Sponsor Spotlight: Performedia | Silver Sponsor Performedia helps make the Summit accessible by supporting the production and digital broadcasting that connect virtual attendees with the Summit’s program. Sponsorship: shorturl.at/XGui4 #AccessibleEvents
A speaker presenting during the 2025 Exhibitor Demo Theater in front of a crowd. At the top right is a white Performedia banner with the company logo. White text banner below that reads, digital Accessibility | inclusive technology | Accessible innovation. disability inclusion | digital transformation | global accessibility.

ALT A speaker presenting during the 2025 Exhibitor Demo Theater in front of a crowd. At the top right is a white Performedia banner with the company logo. White text banner below that reads, digital Accessibility | inclusive technology | Accessible innovation. disability inclusion | digital transformation | global accessibility.
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#mEnabling26 Agenda Spotlight | U.S. Access Board Update Join Sachin Dev Pavithran to learn directly from a leading federal agency focused on accessibility standards and guidelines. Register to attend: shorturl.at/MFGqE #DigitalAccessibility
Dark blue backdrop with green swooshes and interconnected dots forming a globe behind text, U.S. Access Board Update. Speaker. Below is the headshot of the session speaker: Sachin Dev Pavithran (U.S. Access Board). On the bottom right is the circular M-Enabling Summit logo.

ALT Dark blue backdrop with green swooshes and interconnected dots forming a globe behind text, U.S. Access Board Update. Speaker. Below is the headshot of the session speaker: Sachin Dev Pavithran (U.S. Access Board). On the bottom right is the circular M-Enabling Summit logo.
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IAAP Certification Holders: #mEnabling26 is an opportunity to make your conference experience count toward your professional development. The program is pre-approved for up to 14.25 Education Credits at no additional fee. Register now: shorturl.at/MFGqE  #Accessibility
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Thank you, #mEnabling26 Sponsors, for supporting the Summit to advance accessibility, inclusive technology, & the conversations shaping what comes next. Join us Oct. 5–7 in Arlington, VA (or online), and be part of the conversation: shorturl.at/MFGqE  #InclusiveTechnology
2026 M-Enabling Sponsors. Salesforce. Summit Lounge Sponsor: Accessibility Shield. Crawford Technologies, Microsoft, T-Mobile, AARP, Level Access, Siteimprove, Meta. CTIA, Verizon, Performedia, Accenture. Session: Applause, Amazon, Everway, Google, LG Electronics. Walmart, Uber. Hamilton Captel. Skynet Technologies. Registration Bag Sponsor: BarrierBreak. Lanyard Sponsor: Onward Accessibility. Water Bottle Sponsor: Deque. Indoor Navigation Sponsor: Right Hear.

ALT 2026 M-Enabling Sponsors. Salesforce. Summit Lounge Sponsor: Accessibility Shield. Crawford Technologies, Microsoft, T-Mobile, AARP, Level Access, Siteimprove, Meta. CTIA, Verizon, Performedia, Accenture. Session: Applause, Amazon, Everway, Google, LG Electronics. Walmart, Uber. Hamilton Captel. Skynet Technologies. Registration Bag Sponsor: BarrierBreak. Lanyard Sponsor: Onward Accessibility. Water Bottle Sponsor: Deque. Indoor Navigation Sponsor: Right Hear.
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