Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations
- Starts: Monday, 17 March 2025
- Ends: Tuesday, 18 March 2025
- Duration: 2 days
- Region: Scotland
Are you ready for our biggest event of the year?
Our technology conference is back! Join us at Glasgow Science Centre on 17 and 18 March to hear from global experts in the technology and accessibility sector.
The two-day event will examine how innovative solutions can drive sustainable development in accessibility for people with sight loss.
A range of keynote speakers and expert panels will highlight the role of cutting-edge technologies and sustainability practices in creating inclusive environments in public spaces, at home and in the workplace. Speakers will also focus on how emerging technologies can bridge the accessibility gap in developing regions to allow advancements in technology benefit all communities.
The event will also feature global tech giants, which have led developments in accessible technologies, including Google, Microsoft, Waymo and Starship Technologies.
We want to focus on ensuring everyone with sight loss has access to the technology they need to live the life they want to lead. Come and be part of the conversation.
Events are all about bringing people together, so there’s no better way to share ideas on the convergence of sustainability, innovation, and emerging technologies in the context of inclusive design.
IDS Tech Marketplace
Alongside the conference, the IDS Tech Marketplace will host many different organisations demonstrating their products and services. This is your chance to get hands on with the latest innovations in accessibility.
Exhibitor space is limited but you can indicate your interest by emailing [email protected].
Speakers
Programme Development Advisor
Rasak Adekoya is the Technical Advisor for Economic Empowerment at Sightsavers. He designs interventions that ensures people with disabilities participate in, contribute to, and benefit from their local economies. Sightsavers is an international development organisation that prevent avoidable blindness and promote disability rights.
Sightsavers is an international organisation which works with partners to protect sight and fight for disability rights.
Head of Accessibility and Disability Inclusion for EMEA
Director of Technology
Aidan Forman is an award-winning technology leader with a proven track record of driving digital transformation and technological innovation in the not-for-profit sector. Currently serving as the Director of Technology and Digital Transformation at RNIB, Aidan leads a team delivering scalable and secure IT systems that enhance operational efficiency and accessibility for the UK's leading sight loss charity. Aidan is a thought leader in strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the integration of emerging technologies.
Chief AI Officer
Jodie is the Chief AI Officer at Transparity, a Microsoft consultancy partner, where she is responsible for their AI Strategy & go-to-market. She spent the past 7+ years at both Microsoft, and more recently, Google Cloud where she led the AI GTM for EMEA. Having obtained her degree in Computer Science, Jodie has always been a passionate technologist and loves showcasing AI's potential to achieve tangible business outcomes.
Consultant Opthalmologist
Iain Livingstone is a consultant ophthalmologist based in Central Scotland, leading the uveitis and neuro-ophthalmology service for NHS Forth Valley. With a strong background in clinical innovation, Iain has played a pivotal role in advancing digital technologies for eye care, including teleophthalmology services, home vision testing platforms, and vision testing apps. His work has supported both NHS initiatives and medical technology companies striving to enhance digital ophthalmology solutions.
An advocate for inclusive design in healthcare, Iain focuses on improving accessibility and delivering patient-centred care through technology. His contributions span projects that integrate artificial intelligence, virtual/mixed reality, and digital diagnostics into clinical practice, bridging the gap between healthcare and technology sectors to create innovative solutions for complex clinical challenges.
He regularly shares his insights at national and international conferences and has published extensively on vision testing and digital innovation in ophthalmology. His work continues to prioritise collaboration and innovation, aiming to transform patient outcomes through cutting-edge technology.
The World Blind Union (WBU) is the global organization representing the estimated 253 million people worldwide who are blind or partially sighted. Members are organizations of and for the blind in 190 countries, as well as international organizations working in the field of vision impairment.
Any questions?
We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email at [email protected].