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SUMMARY:Empower 2026 Assistive Technology Conference
DESCRIPTION:What to Expect\nParticipants can explore discussions and activities around: \n\nAssistive technology research and innovation\nAccessible design and technology\nDisability inclusion\nEmerging technology solutions\nPractical and community-driven approaches\nResearch-to-impact initiatives\nHands-on workshops and learning opportunities\nNetworking with researchers\, practitioners and technology professionals\n\nThe event also provides opportunities to learn from industry and research leaders and engage with innovations in accessibility\, design and technology. \nStudent Design Challenge\nEmpower 2026 also includes a Student Design Challenge\, created to encourage students and early-stage innovators to contribute to the assistive technology sector. \nThe challenge features real-world problem statements covering areas such as accessible education\, classroom captioning\, tactile learning\, accessible infrastructure\, communication\, mobility and independent living. \nShortlisted teams will have the opportunity to present their prototypes at Empower 2026. The winning team will receive a ₹50\,000 cash prize\, while two runner-up teams will receive ₹25\,000 each. \nWho Should Attend?\nEmpower 2026 will be relevant to: \n\nAssistive technology researchers\nAccessibility professionals\nTechnology developers\nAcademics and students\nIndustry professionals\nEducators and practitioners\nDisability-sector organisations\nInnovators and entrepreneurs\nPeople interested in accessible design and inclusive technology\n\nWhy Empower 2026 Matters\nFrom accessible classrooms to communication tools and mobility solutions\, assistive technology can help remove barriers and create greater opportunities for people with disabilities. \nEmpower 2026 brings different perspectives together\, helping researchers\, innovators and practitioners learn from one another and explore ways to turn promising ideas into solutions that can be used in everyday life. \nRegistration and More Information\nFor the latest information about the programme\, speakers\, workshops\, registration and other conference activities\, visit the official Empower 2026 website.
URL:https://a11y.enabled.in/disability-events/empower-2026-assistive-technology-conference/
LOCATION:Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)\, Lecture Hall Complex (LHC)\, IIT Delhi.\, New Delhi\, India
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ORGANIZER;CN="Indian Institute Of Technology Delhi":MAILTO:info@empowerconference.in
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