5 Bold Predictions About Disability that Will Define 2026

Deanna Zenger

Event Host

Regional Coordinator – Food Processing Skills Canada

National Program Manager – FoodAbility

Deanna enjoys her senior role at Food Processing Skills Canada, where she champions inclusion in workforce development. Her dedication to excellence and skills development resonates throughout her professional endeavours, earning her respect in both industry and education circles. In addition to her national influence, Deanna is actively involved in global business development and strategic partnerships. She provides international training and creates eLearning content, amplifying her impact on a global scale.

Bob Ludke

Event Presenter

Co-Founder of Value Inclusion, Founder and CEO of Ludke Consulting

Bob is Co-Founder of Value Inclusion, a consultancy that helps organizations drive competitive advantage through disability inclusion, evidence-based strategy, and integrated employment practices. He is also Founder & CEO of Ludke Consulting, advising companies and public-sector organizations on disability employment, sustainability, governance, and accessibility. He is the author of Case Studies in Disability-Driven Innovation, an Amazon bestseller on inclusive business strategy, and Transformative Markets, which explores the role of markets in building a sustainable society. Bob began his career in the U.S. Senate with Senator Tom Harkin, later lectured at the United States International University in Nairobi, and has worked with government, nonprofit, and corporate leaders worldwide to advance universal design and inclusive growth.

About this event

This webinar highlights five transformative predictions for 2026 focused on how AI, accessibility, and inclusive design will reshape technology, business, and society. From the rise of agentic AI and smart city ecosystems to neuro-accessibility and the booming assistive tech market, the session explores how accessibility is becoming both a social priority and a competitive business advantage. A special bonus topic also looks at brain health taking center stage in global economic conversations.

BONUS: Brain Health Takes Center Stage at Davos 2026

For the first time, the global conversation at Davos is moving beyond traditional economic metrics to address the very engine of human progress: brain health and vitality

At this event, you'll learn:

From "Assistive" to "Agentic" AI Forget tools that just follow commands. The new wave? Find out!
Inclusive Design = Business Survival Plot twist: Accessibility is now a core SEO metric. If AI crawlers can't read your website, you lose visibility & revenue. Inclusive Design = SEO Gold.
Smart City Ecosystems. Wheelchairs communicating with smart traffic lights? Self-driving cars auto-deploying ramps? "Isolated gadgets are OUT. Connected ecosystems are IN”.
Neuro-Accessibility Revolution. 2026 = The year of cognitive & neuro-innovation. Learn about the new wave in workplace success for neurodivergent talent.
The $32B "Silver Tsunami" Global assistive tech market projected to hit $32B by year-end. Aging populations + massive capital = Disability tech is becoming longevity tech for EVERYONE

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