2026 Disability Inclusion Summit

If also interested in the Pre-Summit Workshop, be sure to check out the discounted TICKET BUNDLE OPTION on the CDI website Summit page.
About this Event

The 2026 Disability Inclusion Summit is a national hybrid conference that brings together the most influential leaders driving disability inclusion. It is a platform where business leaders, talent strategists, and inclusion innovators will collaborate on advancing disability inclusion as a strategic advantage. It attracts business leaders, disability inclusion practitioners, HR, Talent, Workforce Culture, ERG/BRG leaders, Compliance and other areas of practice.

• September 24 from 8:00 to 5:00pm CST
• Diamond Conference Center in Kansas City, Missouri plus virtual via zoom
• In-person seating limited to 180; virtual attendance is unlimited

Summit Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Check-in, Breakast, Networking
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Opening Keynote - Alycia Anderson
Break | Book Fair | Vendor Fair
Session 1: Collective Responsibility for Disability Allyship
Session 2: Connecting for Impact: Stories That Drive Disability Inclusion
Lunch & Vendor Showcase
Session 3: From Rqmt to Advantage: Cross‑Sector Perspectives on Disability
Session 4: The Caregiving Imperative: Partnering for Inclusive Workplaces
Break | Ice Cream Social | Vendor Fair | Book Fair
Session 5: Making Inclusion Stick - Hands-On Workshop
Closing Remarks
Networking Social
Pre-Summit Workshop

🕑: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Pre-Summit Workshop Agenda

Info: The optional Pre-Summit Workshop is geared toward senior level disability inclusion practitioneers. Fee includes lunch and interactive workshop.