What to expect
The Disability Innovation Forum is a full day, in person gathering organized by Enable Ventures and SmartJob. It brings together innovators, funders and advocates working on disability led innovation across work, learning, product design, investing and economic development. The stated goal is to exchange ideas, form partnerships and support a more inclusive economy.
Agenda
- 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM: Registration and morning networking reception
- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM: The Big Ideas Showcase, with presentations from startups in the field
- 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Lunch (provided) followed by speakers and panels
The listing shows the event running until 7:00 PM. Speakers had not been named on the event page at the time of writing.
Who should attend
Founders building products or services for people with disabilities, disabled founders, investors interested in accessibility and inclusive technology, and advocates or employers working on disability inclusion. Startups looking for exposure may find the Big Ideas Showcase the most relevant part of the day.
Venue and access
The forum takes place at the Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, in downtown DC. Hotel room block details are shared with attendees after registration. The listing does not describe specific accessibility accommodations, so contact the organizers in advance with any access needs.
How to register
Register through the Eventbrite listing. The page notes early bird pricing that ended August 31, with prices increasing afterward, and states a no refunds policy. Need based scholarships can be requested by emailing Hello@disabilityinnovationforum.com. More information is on the forum website.