We're dedicated to increasing diversity in the tech community and making our coworking space an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and identities.
This event will be IN-PERSON at Capital Factory in Austin!
Register to attend our 2nd Annual Accessibility in Tech on May 12, 2022! This Summit's goal is to platform and bring together disability leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and allies in tech who support and invest in diversity and inclusion.
Meet the Flight 1 Ambassador Crew from AstroAccess
Discuss Neurodiversity & Digital Inclusion
Experience the mic-dropping tech startup pitch competition
Join us for a networking lunch
Hear the knowledge drops from Elisa Sepulveda during our Fundraising AMA
And cheers with Knowbility who are co-hosting Happy Hour
WHO IS THE EVENT FOR?
Disability leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and allies in tech who support and invest in diversity and inclusion. Join our new LinkedIn Group and start connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, tech professionals and more who will be attending the summit! Discuss takeaways, the session topics as well as future opportunities during and after the event!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Attendees can look forward to a keynote chat from a serial entrepreneur or investor, insightful discussion sessions, a startup showcase pitch competition, Epic Office Hour Roundtables, and panels on relevant topics facing the tech ecosystem.
Event Schedule:
10:00am - 12:00pm Epic Office Hour Roundtables
12:00pm - 12:45pm Kickoff Lunch & Networking
12:45pm - 1:00pm Opening Remarks
1:00pm - 1:45pm Mission AstroAccess: Advancing Disability in Space with Zuby Onwuta, Eric Shear, Dana Bolles, and Mary Cooper
1:45pm - 2:30 Intro to Fundraising AMA with Elisa Sepulveda
2:30 - 2:45 Networking Break
2:45pm - 3:30pm Neurodiversity & The Digital Divide with Dr. Anne Forrest, Sarah Cline and G.E. Loveless
3:30pm - 4:30pm Startup Showcase
4:30pm - 6:30pm Happy Hour with Knowbility John Slatin AccessU 2022!
WHAT ARE EPIC OFFICE HOURS?
Consider it speed networking with entrepreneurs and mentors from our network. Some of the most successful entrepreneurs, top figures and investors will be here for lightning round mentor sessions with YOU! Applications now open - startup founders apply today!
COVID-19 POLICY
Recognizing that the COVID-19 landscape is changing rapidly, our best path is to continue working with both the City of Austin and Austin Public Health on our steps forward.
In order to ensure the safety of all guests, staff, and community partners we ask if you attend to be fully vaccinated. We encourage masks and consideration of fellow attendees. If you feel sick, or have been exposed to someone who sick, please stay home!