Scaling Digital Accessibility through innovation & Entrepreneurship

This session brings together innovators, AT users, policymakers, funders, subject matter experts, and disability advocates to explore how Africa can build sustainable ecosystems for assistive technology. The discussion will centre on overcoming challenges related to cost reduction, increasing market access, and attracting the necessary investments to drive innovation.

By sharing real-world case studies and emerging best practices, participants will be invited to reflect on financial models and strategic partnerships that can catalyze scalable, inclusive solutions.

The session will provide a comprehensive space for dialogue on how innovative financing, targeted policy interventions, and market-driven strategies can ensure that assistive technology not only reach but also remain affordable and accessible for people who need it across the continent.