Knowledge Hub Day 2

DAY 2 | TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
10 OCTOBER 2023

Technology and Innovations are improving mobility and ease of access for People with Disabilities. Providing access to the right technology, quickly and cost-effectively is important to removing many of the current challenges and barriers that People with different kinds of Disabilities face in different aspects such as travel and tourism, workplace, education, and telecommunications. Accessible Technology is advancing rapidly, with global technology leaders, SMEs, and entrepreneurs launching new game-changing solutions that give People with Disabilities more independence, control, and opportunity.

  • What are the latest technology and innovations available for People with Disabilities?
  • What are the key barriers to making the latest technology available to everyone?
  • How can Governments and Corporations work together to subsidize the cost of assistive technology?
  • What role can universities play in developing research and innovation centres for the disabilitysector?
  • Can People with Disabilities imagine a day when everything they need exists in one space?
  • How can innovations in technology help People with Disabilities live better, more independent lives?
  • How can Assistive Technology enhance the economic contribution of People with Disabilities in society?
  • How can we make it more profitable for companies to develop new technologies for People with Disabilities so it is prioritized for R&D spend?
  • What are the consumer technologies making the lives of People with Disabilities more enjoyable?
  • How can accessible technology help increase diversity and inclusion as the number of people in need of assistive products rises above 3.4 billion by 2050?
  • What efforts are tech behemoths and startups making to build accessibility services onto their
    devices?

DAY 2 AGENDA

11:00-11:15 | Opening Remarks/Keynote

Representative from the Dubai Community Development Authority (CDA)

To be confirmed

11:15 – 12:00 | Panel Discussion

Representatives from:
Dubai Police (invited)
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) (invited)
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (GDRFA-Dubai) (invited)
Dubai Youth Council (invited)

12:00 – 12:20

ACA France (invited)

Mr. Ramin Yahvavi Gilani
CEO
Gilani Mobility Solutions
Specialist, UAE

Placing importance on accessible environments and the rights of individuals with disabilities
championing their dignity and inclusion
It is important to take a holistic approach and create a roadmap to successfully educate and implement
transfer mobility services, specialized vehicles, assistive technology, skilled personnel, and accessible
infrastructure. Society’s emphasis on accessible transportation aligns with the vital objective of ensuring
equal opportunities.

12:20 – 12:50 | Panel Discussion (Korea Pavilion)

Mr. Sanghwan Choi
Managing Director
CYD Information, Korea

Introduction to DreamPhone with Case of Neurodevelopmental Disorder Activist. Why we made
DreamPhone?

Mr. Charlie Hyuk Su Shin
Head Executive Director
DOT Corporation, Korea

Inclusive Smart city
Building an inclusive city is hard, Nevertheless, we must make it for the future. Inclusive cities support the
urban population by creating more welcoming and intuitive places that help increase the quality of life and
create a more positive experience of the built environment and public spaces for special needs, especially
people of Determination and older adults.

12:50 – 13:20

Panel Discussion (Denmark Pavilion)

Denmark Pavilion Representatives
Jens Gafar, Partner, No Limits
Accessibility, Denmark

13:20 – 14:00 | SESSION BREAK

14:00 – 14:15 | Presentation

Representative from Manafeth Mobility Solutions

14:15 – 14:30

Ms. Sara Claver Cervantes
Project Manager
Implaser by Naffco, Spain

NaviLens and NaviLens GO
Two systems designed to empower people with disabilities — New technologies provide us with the
opportunity to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Connectivity and telecommunications have
opened numerous options for individuals with disabilities to alleviate their communication, mobility, and
information-related challenges.

14:30 – 15:15

Ms. Silvia Fernandez
Manager Assessments & Accreditations,
ACI World, Canada

ForsaTek (Invited)

Building a Network of Accessible Airports

15:15 – 15:30

Mr. Bari Hayon
Global Markets & UAE Sales Director
OrCam, Israel

OrCam MyEye & Read 3 innovation
Independence everywhere you go — OrCam Technologies was founded over a decade ago to create lifechanging
“assistive companions” powered by breakthrough artificial intelligence (AI) for people who are
blind or visually impaired and for those with reading and learning differences.

15:30 – 15:45

Mr. Daniel Sadaka
Physiotherapist
PolySpine, Australia

Therapeutic Benefits of PolySpine

15:45 – 16:00

Mr. Mohamad Nuwaila
Director of Sales & Marketing
Nuro ME, UAE

Communication by Brain
NURO MIDDLE EAST LLC. is pleased to introduce to the attendees of AccessAbilities Expo 2023 the
second generation of our groundbreaking NUOS product line, allowing victims of stroke, trauma, and
neurodegenerative diseases to communicate by Brain, instantly and without any surgery of any kind.
NUOS is the only non-invasive architecture in the World today which has been cleared by Health Canada,
multiple US IRBs and the US FDA under the Expanded Access Program.

16:00 – 16:15

Mr. Hunny Bhagchandan
Founder
Torchit, India

Breaking Barriers: Empowering People of Determination through Assistive Technologies
I will explore the transformative power of assistive technologies for people of determination. We will delve
into the crucial role these innovations play in enhancing independence, accessibility, and inclusion.

16:15 – 16:30

Youseff Hesham Naim
CEO
Tapy Card, UAE

16: 45 | END OF DAY 2

For inquiries, please contact:
Ditas Pascual
General Coordinator
Mobile: +971 56 507-5187
Email: ditas@accessabilitiesexpo.com