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Innovate Access
AI & Assistive Technology Event

Innovate Access 2026


Innovate Access, hosted in partnership with BT, at their Headquarters in London was a future-focused event showcasing a range of AI and Assistive Technologies, bringing together Disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent entrepreneurs along with the innovators, leaders and change-makers driving this work forward.

The event involved a full programme of interactive demonstrations, thought-provoking panels and brilliant speakers, all focused on how AI and Assistive Tech can transform the way we work, connect and create. Attendees had the chance to hear lived-experience stories from Disabled entrepreneurs, meet leading tech companies, and connect with researchers, academics and organisations across the sector.

Innovate Access Sessions


Welcome
Anna Matthews

Director of Business for Good, Small Business Britain

Welcome
Dr Chris Sims

Chief Commercial Officer, BT Business

Disability Technology Innovation & Tech4Good Awards
Mark Walker

Head of Marketing, AbilityNet

Signapse - Building Automatic Sign Language Translation using Generative AI
Marcus Oaten & Will Berry

Deaf Impact Officer & Chief Commercial Officer

Sir Stephen Timms
Sir Stephen Timms

Minister of State for Social Security and Disability in the Department for Work and Pensions

AI & Assistive Technology Panel Session
Panelists

Jen Parker (Fuzzy Flamingo), Mark Cann (HYYPA), Lisa Kerr (Think Exceptionally) & Clarke Reynolds (Mr Dot)

In Conversation With...
Julian Jackson

Founder & Director - VisionBridge CIC

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