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Smart Mobility: Advancing Solutions for the Visually Impaired
Join pioneering entrepreneurs as they explore how AI and innovative technology are complementing traditional mobility aids for the visually impaired. Learn how BenVision, Lighthouse Tech, and WeWALK are revolutionizing spatial navigation, stylish assistive devices, and smart cane technology to enhance independence and safety.
From Insight to Action: Establishing Accessibility as a Digital Marketing Standard
Explore the future of accessible digital marketing with industry leaders from The Coca-Cola Company, VML, ArcTouch, and Scribely. Learn how brands can make accessibility a standard in their marketing campaigns, from social media to digital ads and website experiences. Discover practical strategies for creating born-accessible content that reaches and engages blind and visually impaired audiences effectively.
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Unveiling Ally: The AI-Powered Leap from Apps to Assistants
Join Envision’s founders for an in-depth look at their pioneering journey from smartphone apps to smart glasses, culminating in Ally, their revolutionary AI assistant. Learn how this conversational AI platform is breaking new ground in accessibility across multiple platforms, enabling greater independence for blind, low-vision, elderly, and disabled users worldwide.
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Breakout session: Come Chat with Googlers
We’re thrilled to invite you to “Come Chat with Googlers”! In this relaxed breakout session, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with Google experts, ask questions, explore the latest in accessibility innovations, and share your own valuable insights. We’re excited to hear from you and discuss how we can all shape the future of tech together!
Spotlight: Biped
Join Mael Fabien, Biped’s CEO, and Gustavo, an enthusiastic user, for a hands-on demonstration of NOA, the AI-powered wearable revolutionizing mobility. Experience how this shoulder-mounted device uses bone-conduction audio and advanced cameras to provide real-time navigation, transforming daily journeys into confident explorations through streets of New York and Lisbon.
Spotlight: Glidance
Experience a demonstration of Glide, the revolutionary AI-powered mobility device from Glidance that’s transforming independent navigation. Watch as the team showcases how this sleek, two-wheeled robotic guide uses advanced sensors and intuitive design to create optimal paths, detect obstacles, and identify points of interest in real-time. Learn how Glide’s ergonomic handle and autonomous navigation system work together to deliver enhanced mobility and confidence.
Reel: The Blind Kitchen
Join us for an inspiring segment featuring The Blind Kitchen’s Executive Chef Debra Erickson, who demonstrates how adaptive tools and simple techniques enable independent cooking despite vision loss from retinitis pigmentosa. Watch as she showcases practical solutions that make culinary arts accessible to all.