From June 3–5, 2025, Inclusive Africa Conference brought together over 350 participants at the JW Marriott in Nairobi, Kenya, to advance digital accessibility and assistive technology (AT) across the continent. Hosted annually by inABLE.org, this flagship event continues to strengthen the disability inclusion ecosystem in Africa.
Throughout the three-day conference, attendees engaged in powerful discussions on key issues including AI and disability, crisis preparation and response, and gender and race inequalities. As part of the AT Village, innovations from across Africa were showcased and demonstrated, underscoring the depth and creativity of the regional AT landscape. In between sessions, participants were treated to vibrant dance, music, and poetry performances that brought energy and culture to the event.
The Zero Project had the opportunity to build new partnerships, reconnect with long-standing collaborators, and promote the ongoing #ZeroCall26 on Accessibility, ICT, and Crisis Response. Ahead of the main conference, the Zero Project joined forces with inABLE, AT4D, ATscale, and GDI Hub to support a cohort of disability-inclusive ICT innovators at the AT Innovators Workshop (June 2) and the Pitching Session (June 4)—activities inspired by the Zero Project Technology Forum.
Highlights included a compelling keynote contribution from David Banes of the Equitable AI Alliance during the “AI in Africa” panel, where speakers explored the transformative potential of artificial intelligence for persons with disabilities. And of course, DJ Wiwa had the crowd moving with her dynamic sets.
To close the week, the Zero Project was invited to the Senses Hub—a collaborative space for AT development—for the session “Accelerating Impact: Shaping the Next Wave of AT Innovation in Africa,” hosted by Innovate Now/AT4D and GDI Hub. This gathering brought together innovators, investors, and stakeholders to share perspectives on scaling AT solutions and maximizing regional impact.