Inclusive Innovations

Where accessibility, community, and technology come together.

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What is ININ?

Inclusive Innovations is a community first event where people with disabilities, accessibility advocates, and tech builders come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and push inclusion forward.
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Our annual event is fully accessible and free to attend, giving you the chance to get hands‑on with breakthrough assistive technologies and meet the innovators and change‑makers shaping what accessibility looks like next.

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When?

11th November, 2026 at 2:00PM

Where?

Inclusive Innovations will be held at CIC Rotterdam. The venue is right outside Rotterdam Central Station, on the 4th floor of the Groot Handelsgebouw.

Address:
CIC Rotterdam
Stationsplein 45, 4th floor,
3013 AK Rotterdam

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Event program

14:00 - 14:30

Walk-in

Doors open. Grab a coffee and find a seat.

14:30 - 14:40

Welcome and housekeeping

Introduction to the agenda, key details and guidelines to ensure everyone has a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

14:45 - 15:45

Tech Demos

Meet the innovators: live demos & quick-fire Q&A.

15:45 - 16:00

Announcement of the Bartiméus Fonds Innovation Challenge

Innovation Challenge: Update from BartimeusFonds.

16:00 - 18:00

Networking Tech Fair & Reception

Grab a drink, experience demos and meet speakers, innovators and other participants.
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Calling all innovators

Are you building technology that fosters social inclusion for people with disabilities? Apply to be an Inclusive Innovator and showcase your work for free at Inclusive Innovations 2026.

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Past events

A group of thirteen innovators stand on a small stage in front of large windows at an indoor event. They are posing for a photo. Behind them is a screen displaying the logo of Inclusive Innovations and a large QR code. Two banners flank the screen, and city buildings are visible through the windows. Audience members are seated in the foreground.

ININ 2025

Inclusive Innovations 2025 focused on showcasing technologies which have been created to improve Access to Work and independence for people with disabilities. The event brought together accessibility advocates from across government, industry and academia offering them the unique opportunity to connect with each other and experience life-changing innovations for themselves.

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ININ 2024

At Inclusive Innovations 2024, over 100 delegates from business, government, and innovation sectors explored fast-paced tech demos and Q&As. A buzzing tech fair followed, featuring accessible AI assistants, wearable guidance tools, speech apps, real-time audio transcription, and 3D-printed prosthetics for people with sensory and mobility needs.

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ININ 2023

The "Inclusive Innovations" event on November 23, 2023, in Utrecht, celebrated the intersection of assistive technologies and accessibility, aiming to create a more inclusive future. It featured workshops, keynotes, and tech demos, focusing on empowering the blind and low vision community.

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ININ SF

The "Inclusive Innovations" event, hosted by Envision and the San Francisco LightHouse, focused on enhancing workplace accessibility for people who are blind or have low vision. It included key discussions, tech demos, and networking aimed at promoting inclusivity and productivity.

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DTFA

The "Disruptive Technologies for Accessibility 2021" event, held on November 11, 2021, showcased emerging assistive technologies enhancing accessibility for people with sight or hearing loss. The platform united innovators and advocates with technologies like smart glasses and navigation apps to enhance everyday accessibility.

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Past events

The Future of Workplace Accessibility

March 23, 2023 in San Francisco, USA 🇺🇸

Inclusive Innovations - The Future of Workplace Accessibility hosted by Envision and the San Francisco LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, brought together accessibility advocates, assistive technology innovators, and employees to discuss workplace accessibility.
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Disruptive Technologies for accessibility

November 11, 2021 in The Hague, Netherlands 🇳🇱

DTFA is a forum where accessibility advocates from enterprise, government, healthcare, and non-profit organizations can connect with the next generation of assistive technology innovators. From smartglasses that speak out the world around us to real-time transcriptions of group conversations, DTFA is sparking fresh ideas.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Absolutely! Our venue is designed to be wheelchair accessible. If you have further questions or require assistance on the day, please let us know.

Will sign language interpretation be available?

We aim to make our event as inclusive as possible. If you require a sign language interpreter, please inform us in advance by emailing vanessa@letsenvision.com.

Is the event conducted in English or Dutch?

Inclusive Innovations is primarily an English-speaking event. However, the 'IAm Design Session' in the morning accommodates Dutch speakers. Since the event is in the Netherlands, the networking fair allows for conversations in various languages. If you prefer, there are applications available that can translate English into your native language, enabling you to follow the speaker program seamlessly.

I'm encountering difficulties when trying to order a ticket on Eventbrite. What should I do?

We're here to assist! If you're facing any issues, kindly contact vanessa@letsenvision.com with your full name, and we'll guide you through the ticketing process.

I have specific accessibility requirements. How can I communicate them?

We want to ensure everyone has a comfortable and enjoyable experience at Inclusive Innovations. If you have any special requirements, please share them with us by emailing vanessa@letsenvision.com.

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