NAIROBI, Kenya — The sixth edition of the Inclusive Africa Conference will take place in Nairobi next week, bringing together global tech leaders and African innovators to reimagine how digital tools can break down barriers for persons with disabilities across the continent.
Organized by accessibility nonprofit inABLE, the three-day summit—set for June 3 to 5 at the JW Marriott Hotel—will feature heavyweights like Google, Microsoft, Uber, Meta, Intuit, and the Mastercard Foundation.
Themed “Scaling Digital Accessibility through Innovation & Entrepreneurship,” this year’s event will focus on how artificial intelligence (AI) is powering new solutions in education, finance, public transport, and other critical sectors.
“In today’s increasingly digital world, accessibility is not a luxury or an afterthought but a fundamental human right and a critical foundation for full economic participation,” said Irene Mbari-Kirika, founder and executive director of inABLE.
The conference will also observe the World Day for Assistive Technology, aligning with global efforts to spotlight tools that make digital spaces more inclusive for people with disabilities.
A key feature of the event will be a live pitch session where 15 selected innovators from across Africa will showcase their assistive tech solutions to potential funders and venture capitalists.
Organizers say the goal is to scale breakthrough ideas that improve digital access for millions.
Beyond the tech showcase, the forum will also delve into policy harmonization efforts, highlighting the recent signing of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2025 by President William Ruto.
The landmark law strengthens Kenya’s legal framework on disability rights and aligns with both the national constitution and international conventions.
As Africa’s digital economy expands, disability rights advocates argue that accessibility must be embedded into policy and product design from the start—not retrofitted later.
Since its launch in 2020, the Inclusive Africa Conference has become a leading platform for disability inclusion in the tech space, fostering collaboration among private sector giants, policymakers, educators, and organizations of persons with disabilities.
With tech adoption rising rapidly in Africa, inABLE says the moment is ripe to ensure that innovation works for everyone.
