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Equitable AI Alliance
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An Initiative supported by the Zero Project and The Seneca Trust
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The Equitable AI Alliance places experts with direct experience of disability and technology at the heart of influential debates about opportunities and risks related to artificial intelligence.
In line with the Zero Project’s mission of creating a world with zero barriers for persons with disabilities, the Alliance’s objective is to steer decision-making in critical developments that are poised to fundamentally change our society.
Upcoming events:
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17 February 2026 | Vienna, Austria
ILO GBDN 1st regional conference for Europe
The conference "Unlocking Potential: Disability Inclusion in Business" will bring together representatives from the business community as well as business allies to share, strategize and act on the employment of persons with disabilities in Europe.
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18 - 20 February 2026 | Vienna, Austria
Zero Project Conference 2026
The annual Zero Project Conference has become a unique global meeting place to innovate for disability inclusion. More than 1,000 participants from around 100 countries will attend the conference at the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) in Austria.
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5 - 8 April 2026 | Oludeniz, Turkey
4th SCITEED
SCITEED 2026 illuminates the integration and advancement of physical and social sciences within K12 and higher education, bringing together educators, researchers, policymakers, and curriculum developers.
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October 30, 2025 | Online webinar
Equitable AI Dialogues | How to ensure diversity and disability in the world of AI
This webinar explored visions for inclusive and accessible Artificial Intelligence (AI), based on AI standards, ethics, and design for human diversity.
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14 October, 2025 | Brussels, Belgium
European Accessibility Summit
The Summit, taking place in Brussels and online on October 14th, will focus on advances in accessibility and to network with policymakers, industry leaders and disability advocates.
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6-8 October, 2025 | Arlington, Virginia (USA)
M-Enabling Summit
"Digital Accessibility Innovation—A Deep Dive into Next-Generation User Experiences" from the perspective of the latest tech trends for organizational inclusion.
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September 15-17, 2025 | London (UK)
Global Conference on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (GCPR 2025)
Speaker: David Banes
Topic: Implementing AI and Assistive Technologies for people with disabilities: opportunities and challenges -
July 30, 2025 | Online webinar
Equitable AI Dialogues: How AI is Shaping Inclusive Workplaces
This webinar from the Equitable AI Alliance explored AI's impact on the lives of people with disabilities. Focusing on the workplace, it highlighted examples of good practice where AI is unlocking the potential of employees with disabilities.
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4 - 6 November 2025 | Doha, Qatar
Second World Summit for Social Development
The United Nations General Assembly, through its resolutions, decided to convene the “World Social Summit” in 2025, under the title “the Second World Summit for Social Development."
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December 4-5, 2025 | Berlin (Germany)
OEB 2025
The cross-sector conference and exhibition focuses on digital learning and brings together leaders, innovators, and educators to explore the future of learning technologies.
Spotlighted resources
Join the AI discussion on LinkedIn:
‘Disability-Inclusive AI’
A public LinkedIn group to discuss artificial intelligence both as inclusive and dedicated tools for persons with disabilities.
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Equitable AI Dialogues: How to ensure diversity in the world of AI
Webinar recording
Hosted by David Banes (Equitable AI Alliance), Jutta Treviranus (Inclusive Design Research Centre, OCAD University), and Kyle Keane (University of Bristol), this webinar explored visions for inclusive and accessible Artificial Intelligence (AI), based on AI standards, ethics, and design for human diversity.
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"Equitable AI Dialogues: How AI is Shaping Inclusive Workplaces"
Webinar recording
Hosted by David Banes (Equitable AI Alliance) and Nakul Gaur (Unilever), this webinar from the Equitable AI Alliance explored AI's impact on the lives of people with disabilities. Focusing on the workplace, it highlighted examples of good practice where AI is unlocking the potential of employees with disabilities.
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"AI for All?"
WSIS+20 Forum 2025
Exploring the intersection of AI and disability inclusion, the WSIS+20 Forum 2025 session focused on its impact in employment and financial services. It highlighted practical examples of how AI can enhance or hinder accessibility and discussed ways to promote more inclusive and equitable AI systems.
Ask ChatGPT
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Inclusive Africa Conference
AI in Africa
This session from the Inclusive Africa conference 2025 explored the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence across the continent and discussed how the disability community can actively engage with and benefit from these advancements to ensure no one is left behind.
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Resources on Disability Ethical AI.
Disability Ethical AI?
The Disability Ethical AI? Alliance (DEAI) was founded by Susan Scott-Parker OBE at Scott-Parker International with IBM and Oxford Brookes University Institute for Ethical Artificial Intelligence. This is an informal thought leadership initiative that offers a wide range of resources on the topic of Disability Ethical AI.
Equitable AI Knowledge Hub
Curated resources at the intersection of AI and disability inclusion
The Equitable AI Knowledge Hub offers evidence-based resources, perspectives and insights addressing key messages, challenges, and opportunities drawn from expertise in the field from across the globe.
This hub was created as part of the work of the Equitable AI Alliance, with the objective of bringing together expertise to unlock AI’s potential while addressing risks for persons with disabilities.
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Join the discussion on equitable AI on LinkedIn!
The “Disability-Inclusive AI" LinkedIn group is a forum to discuss artificial intelligence both as inclusive and dedicated tools for persons with disabilities.
