GDI Hub at Inclusive Africa 2025

The Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) is proud to be participating in the upcoming Inclusive Africa Conference 2025, a leading regional platform advancing digital accessibility, assistive technology (AT), and disability inclusion across the continent. Taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, from June 3rd to 6th, this year’s conference promises dynamic conversations, collaborative learning, and bold innovations aimed at unlocking inclusion through technology.

GDI Hub will lead and contribute to a series of impactful sessions throughout the week, spotlighting the role of inclusive ecosystems, OPD (Organisations of Persons with Disabilities) capacity-building, and locally driven innovation.

Tuesday, June 3rd

🕒 3:40 PM – 4:10 PM
📍 Mobile as AT: Final Research Readout – OPD Capacity Building & Ecosystems in Kenya
This session will share key findings from research examining mobile technology as assistive tech, and how OPDs in Kenya are strengthening ecosystems for greater AT access.

Wednesday, June 4th

🕘 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Role of OPDs in Supporting the Implementation of Digital Accessibility
GDI Hub joins OPD leaders from across Africa in a panel discussion focused on how grassroots disability organisations are driving accessibility implementation on the ground.

🕑 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Skills Gap & Employment for Persons with Disabilities
This roundtable explores barriers and opportunities around inclusive employment, with a focus on closing the digital and skills gap for persons with disabilities.

🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Innovation Village – Pitching Sessions (GDI Hub Judging Slot)
GDI Hub will serve as a judge in this dynamic pitch competition, evaluating solutions alongside partners including ATscale, AT4D, inABLE, and the Zero Project.

🕑 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Innovation Roundtable Focused on Assistive Technology
Led by ATscale and Bernard Chiira (Innovate Now / AT4D), this session delves into strategies for scaling AT solutions, supported by learnings from the AT2030 programme.

🕗 Evening
📍 Satellite Event: AT2030 OPD Event & Kenyan Launch of OPD Needs Assessment
Hosted by Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa, this special evening gathering marks the national launch of a landmark OPD needs assessment, with insights on advocacy and systems strengthening.
📌 Venue: Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel

Friday, June 6th

📍 Satellite Event: Innovation Ecosystem Event – Capacity Building for the Kenyan AT Ecosystem
The final day features a deep dive into venture development and ecosystem building for AT in Kenya, taking place at Senses Hub, Nairobi.