Canadian Disability Tech Summit 2026
Description
Canada’s National Gathering for Disability Innovation & Assistive Technology
📍 Automotive Building, Toronto
📅 Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Be a part of the national conversation shaping the future of disability innovation, assistive technology, and accessibility in Canada.
The Canadian Disability Tech Summit 2026 brings together leaders from across the accessibility ecosystem for a full day of industry insights, emerging technology showcases, strategic networking, and cross-sector collaboration.
From startups and scaleups to researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, investors, and corporate accessibility teams, this is where the people building the future of accessibility come together.
What to Expect
Industry-Leading Speakers & Conversations
Hear from leaders across accessibility, assistive technology, healthcare, research, policy, and venture capital as they discuss the trends and opportunities transforming disability tech in Canada and beyond.
Strategic Networking Opportunities
Connect with innovators, funders, healthcare practitioners, procurement leaders, researchers, disability advocates and allies, and organizations actively working across accessibility innovation and disability inclusion.
Emerging Technology Showcases
Explore our exhibit floor featuring cutting-edge accessibility technologies, assistive devices, communication solutions, and accessibility innovations from startups and established industry leaders.
Interested in exhibiting at or sponsoring the Summit? Express Your Interest
Enable Everyone Awards
Recognize and celebrate the leaders shaping the future of assistive tech and disability innovation in Canada and the world.
Who Should Attend
Startups and scaleups building solutions in mobility, hearing, vision, cognition, neurodiversity, rehabilitation and aging
Established assistive tech manufacturers and distributors
Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Language Pathologists, and related healthcare practitioners
Academic and healthcare researchers in disability, rehabilitation and aged care
Corporate accessibility and innovation leaders
Government leaders and policymakers
Disability organization leaders and advocates
Investors, funders, and foundations
People with disabilities and allies
Whether you are developing accessible technologies, implementing accessibility initiatives, researching emerging solutions, or looking to build strategic partnerships, the Summit offers direct access to the people driving accessibility innovation forward.
Venue & Accessibility
The Summit will take place at the historic Automotive Building in Toronto, a fully accessible venue selected to support an inclusive, welcoming, and seamless experience for all attendees.
Accessibility considerations are being integrated throughout the event experience to help ensure participants can engage meaningfully throughout the day. This includes barrier-free entrances, accessible washrooms, ASL interpretation, live captioning, and on-site personal support workers.
If there is anything else we can do to make the Summit more accessible and inclusive for you, we encourage you to let us know through the appropriate registration question while purchasing your ticket.
Register Now
Join accessibility leaders, innovators, researchers, startups, organizations, and advocates from across Canada for one of the country’s leading events focused on disability technology and accessibility innovation.
Detailed agenda and speaker announcements coming soon.
Learn more at: https://accesstosuccess.ca/canadian-disability-tech-summit/
FAQs
- What is the Canadian Disability Tech Summit 2026?
The Canadian Disability Tech Summit is Canada's national conference on accessibility innovation, assistive technology, disability tech, and inclusive design.
The Summit brings together startups, researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, investors, disability organizations, corporations, and people with disabilities to explore emerging technologies, share insights, and build strategic partnerships.
- What if I have specific accessibility requirements?
We encourage attendees to identify any accessibility requirements when registering.
Our team will make every reasonable effort to support individual accommodation needs.
You can also communicate to us by sending an email to contact@accesstosuccess.ca
- When and where is the Summit taking place?
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Location: Automotive Building, 105 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
The Automotive Building is an accessible venue located at Exhibition Place in Toronto.
- What is included with my ticket?
Your ticket includes:
Full-day access to the Summit
Speaker sessions and panel discussions
Access to the exhibit floor
Networking opportunities
Technology demonstrations
Enable Everyone Awards programming
Breakfast, lunch and refreshments
Additional details will be shared as the agenda is finalized.
- Will there be networking opportunities?
Absolutely.
Networking is a key component of the Summit, with dedicated opportunities to connect with startups, researchers, healthcare professionals, investors, procurement leaders, policymakers, disability organizations, and corporate accessibility teams.
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