inABLE.org is a nonprofit based in Kenya and USA with a mission to empower the blind & visually impaired in Africa through computer assistive technology.
A recap of the past two days of the ongoing @inABLEorg inclusive Africa conference
Day 1
Opening ceremony, speeches and breakout sessions and presentations
Day 3 of #IAC2026 is here! Join us at the JW Marriott Nairobi as we launch the Assistive Technology Africa Scoping Report and celebrate World Assistive Technology Day. Hear from Google, Microsoft, African innovators and ecosystem builders driving inclusive digital transformation.
The Inclusive Africa Conference 2026 (#IAC2026) in Nairobi focuses on leveraging digital accessibility and AI to transform education for Africa's 80 million people with disabilities. The initiative advocates for embedding inclusive design into teacher and training.
Join our roundtable discussion on Assistive Technology in Africa focused on discussing *Availability, Production, Access Pathways and Financing* , in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
This high-level panel will be examining the systemic barriers limiting production,
A major milestone at #IAC2026 today!
We are proud to witness the unveiling of the Assistive Technology Africa Scoping Report, delivered in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. The report provides critical insights into Africaโs assistive technology landscape, highlighting
We are delighted to unveil the Assistive Technology Africa Scoping Report today at the #IAC2026, delivered in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
This session has presented the official findings of a comprehensive study mapping Africaโs assistive technology landscape through its current state, systemic barriers, and emerging opportunities for scale and impact.
Join the conversations now virtually from anywhere to be part of shaping a more accessible future with the Inclusive Africa Conference.
#IAC2026#AssistiveTechnology#InclusiveAfrica2026#DigitalAccessibility#InclusiveInnovation
UN Kenya is proud to partner with @inABLEorg for the #InclusiveAfrica2026 to shape policies that make Africa's digital transformation equitable, inclusive & sustainable for all.
Thank you to all speakers from @UNDPKenya, @UNVKenya, partners & the audience for a great session. ๐
Achieving meaningful and sustainable development in Africa calls for universal access and inclusion to be at the heart of our continentโs digital transformation. We are therefore proud to welcome United Nations Kenya as an official partner of the 7th Inclusive Africa2026, taking place at the JW Marriott in Nairobi.
Through its commitment to advancing human rights, digital equity, and inclusive development, UN Kenya continues to champion policies and partnerships that help ensure Africaโs rapid digital transformation is accessible, equitable, and sustainable for all.
Join us virtually from anywhere in the world and be part of the conversations shaping the future of digital accessibility, assistive technology, and AI in Africa. Follow our social media channels for conference updates and connect with accessibility champions from across the globe.
@UNKenya#IAC2026#InclusiveAfrica2026#DigitalAccessibility#DisabilityInclusion#AccessibilityMatters#InclusiveDevelopment
ALT Announcement for the Inclusive Africa Conference 2026 taking place June 2-4 at JW Marriott in Nairobi, Kenya, featuring the United Nations Kenya as a partner joining the event, with the conference website www.inclusiveafrica.org included.
Join the ongoing strategic session on Closing the Digital Finance Gap: Accessibility, AI, and the Future of Inclusive Banking in Africa in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation at the Ongoing #IAC2026 Conference.
This discussion explores how financial institutions can leverage AI and inclusive design to remove barriers in digital banking and expand access to equitable financial services across Africa.
This key conversation features leading global and regional experts including:
โข Monica Duhem โ G3ict (Mexico) | Moderator
โข Senzo Mbonambi โ LeadChange Developments (South Africa)
โข Pina DโIntino โ Aequum Global Access Inc (Canada)
โข Rama Gheerawo โ INSTILL LTD (United Kingdom)
โข Julius Mbura โ inABLE (Kenya)
Use the link below to access the conversation virtually via Zoom experience the conversations from the #IAC2026
Zoom Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/8864113725โฆ#InclusiveAfrica2026#DigitalAccessibility#InclusiveFinance#AI#Accessibility#FinancialInclusion
Join the roundtable discussion on Assistive Technology in Africa focused on discussing Availability, Production, Access Pathways and Financing , in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
This high-level panel will be examining the systemic barriers limiting production, distribution, and affordability of assistive technologies across Africaโand what it will take to scale sustainable solutions.
This conversation features leading voices including:
โข David Banes โ David Banes Access and Inclusion Services (UK)
โข Bernard Chiira โ AT4D (Kenya)
โข Sewu-Steve Tawia โ Jaza Rift (Ghana)
โข Fernando Botelho โ UNICEF Assistive Technology Programme (Kenya)
โข Wilfried Kainz โ Essl Foundation (Austria)
Use the link below to access the conversation virtually via Zoom experience the conversations from the #IAC2026
Zoom Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/8864113725โฆ#IAC2026#InclusiveAfrica2026#AssistiveTechnology#DigitalAccessibility#ATecosystems#InclusiveInnovation
We are delighted to unveil the Assistive Technology Africa Scoping Report today at the #IAC2026, delivered in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
This session has presented the official findings of a comprehensive study mapping Africaโs assistive technology landscape through its current state, systemic barriers, and emerging opportunities for scale and impact.
Join the conversations now virtually from anywhere to be part of shaping a more accessible future with the Inclusive Africa Conference.
#IAC2026#AssistiveTechnology#InclusiveAfrica2026#DigitalAccessibility#InclusiveInnovation
Day 2 of the Inclusive Africa Conference 2026 is in full swing!
Today's discussions have focused on advancing institutional, technological, and economic inclusion as key pillars of Africa's digital transformation. Delegates from across the continent and beyond are exploring practical solutions to accelerate accessibility, innovation, and equitable participation in the digital economy.
The atmosphere remains vibrant and engaging, with participants actively contributing to discussions, sharing insights, and building meaningful connections through networking opportunities.
Join us for the afternoon sessions as we continue exploring scalable frameworks for digital accessibility, inclusion, and innovation across Africa.
@MastercardFdn@UNDPKenya@Uber@UNVolunteers@SafaricomPLC@NCBABankKenya@WorldBankGroup@Microsoft@Meta@Google@Mastercard@salesforce#IAC2026#InclusiveAfrica2026#DigitalAccessibility#DigitalInclusion#AccessibilityMatters#AIForGood
Innovation is only meaningful when everyone can access it.
Happening now at Day 2 of the Inclusive Africa Conference 2026, @Google is showcasing its latest accessibility innovations designed to make technology more accessible and useful for people with disabilities.
Led by Mariah Moon and Alexander Hauerslev Jensen, the session highlights recent accessibility advancements across Gemini, Android, Chrome, YouTube, and Workspace, demonstrating how inclusive design continues to expand access and opportunity for all.
Join the session now using the link below to access the conversation: us02web.zoom.us/j/8487826803โฆ#IAC2026#InclusiveAfrica2026#DigitalAccessibility#AIForGood#DigitalInclusion#GoogleAccessibility
Day 2 of the Inclusive Africa Conference is off to a great start at the JW Marriott in Nairobi.
This morning, we heard from assistive technology innovators pitching solutions designed to address accessibility challenges across Africa while connecting with investors and partners to help scale their impact.
We also explored what it takes to build a disability-inclusive workplaces, moving beyond the "skills gap" narrative to showcase practical strategies that persons with disabilities.
Another important conversation examined the state of digital accessibility in Africa, celebrating the gains made while identifying the gaps that still prevent millions of persons with disabilities from fully participating in the digital economy.
Join us virtually at inclusiveafrica.org or follow the conversations online.
@MastercardFdn@UNDPKenya@Uber UN Volunteers
@SafaricomPLC@NCBABankKenya@WorldBankGroup@Microsoft@Meta@Google@Mastercard@salesforce#InclusiveAfrica2026#IAC2026#DigitalAccessibility#AIForAll#DisabilityInclusion#AssistiveTechnology