AI + Digital Accessibility

President of Accessibility.com with 30 years of entrepreneurial experience from startup to successful exits. Founder of bx.com in 1994, one of the first website development and e-commerce companies, and founder of the Bureau of Internet Accessibility in 2001 as the leader in digital accessibility consulting.

Oliver Emberton has been shaping the digital world for over two decades, with a career spanning artificial intelligence, web accessibility, and entrepreneurship. A lifelong coder, he made his first AI at age 10, built neural networks and operating systems before he was 16, and has since written over 2.5 million lines of code across eight languages.As the founder and CEO of Silktide, Oliver is on a mission to make the web accessible to everyone, by default. His work has driven innovation in AI-powered web accessibility, helping businesses and governments create a more inclusive internet.Oliver is an accomplished public speaker and writer. His writing has been featured in Forbes, TIME, and The Huffington Post. In 2014 alone, his blog was read over 9 million times. He has repeatedly been recognized as a Top Writer on Quora.Oliver brings deep technical knowledge, sharp insights, and engaging storytelling to his talks. Whether discussing the future of AI, digital accessibility, or the evolution of the web, he delivers thought-provoking perspectives that resonate with audiences worldwide

Carter Temm is an Accessibility Consultant and Trainer with QualityLogic. He is an established accessibility specialist with nearly a decade of experience in auditing, consulting, and training around relevant practices and standards with organizations like Australia’s Department of Health, the National Park Service, Wells Fargo, and others. He’s a native user of assistive technology and fueled by a passion to empower organizations of all sizes, guiding them to cultivate highly effective teams capable of delivering innovative experiences for everyone.

Samuel Proulx is the Accessibility Evangelist at Fable, a leading accessibility platform powered by people with disabilities. As a blind individual, Sam knows and values the importance of accessibility in all aspects of life and is a strong advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the digital world. As an active member, contributor, and moderator in many online communities, Sam has his finger on the pulse of digital accessibility. He's also an avid gamer, reader, and technologist. As one of the founding members and first employees on the Fable team, Sam has been integral to Fable’s mission and company vision from day one.

For 20 years, Thomas Logan has helped organizations create technology solutions that work for people with disabilities. Over his career, he has worked with startups to Fortune 500s including Microsoft, Google, Nike, Bank of America, New York Times, Princeton University, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. He has also done projects for many federal, state, and local government agencies in the U.S.He's the owner of Equal Entry, whose mission is "contributing to a more accessible world." Clients come to Equal Entry for accessibility audits, training on accessibility, and legal accessibility expertise.He's the founder of Accessibility Virtual Reality and co-founder of Accessibility New York, and Accessibility Tokyo. These are Meetups related to accessibility and people with disabilities.Thomas and Ken Nakata have a podcast called A11yInsights. In every episode, they look at a legal case, a proposed or passed state law, and interesting news stories related to digital accessibility and the law. You can catch their episodes in the Equal Entry blog.

Paul Morris is QualityLogic’s director of engineering and founder of our accessibility services practice. As a native screen reader user and engineer, he’s passionate about making the world a more accessible place while utilizing a combination of technology and people to ensure our digital experiences are accessible to all. He’s been with QualityLogic for 25+ years and brings decades of experience in quality assurance, test engineering, and digital accessibility.

Recognised as a leading expert on accessibility and digital inclusion, Robin Christopherson of UK tech charity AbilityNet is a regular speaker raising awareness of the power and potential of technology to transform people's lives.

Robin worked for the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) before becoming a founding member of UK tech charity AbilityNet in 1998. Leading experts in their field, AbilityNet specialise in advising individuals on digital accessibility and assistive technology.

With courtroom experience as an expert technical witness, Robin is also very active in advocacy and policy - being a member of the government's All Party Parliamentary Groups on Disability (APPGD) and Assistive Technology (APPGAT) - and was recently awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Suffolk. He was also named in the 2020 'Power 100' list of most influential people with disabilities in the UK, as well as in the 2019 WHO list of the 'World’s 100 Most Influential People in Digital Government' (voted by over 500 organisations including governments and global NGOs). He was also very fortunate to be awarded an MBE from His Royal Highness Prince William for his services to digital inclusion in the 2017 new year’s honours list.

Robin also has extensive experience as a judge in several notable awards - including the Digital Leaders 100, the Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI) Awards, the Tech4Good Awards and the GLOMOs; the Global Mobile Awards held each year at Mobile World Congress.

Lily Bond is the Chief Growth Officer at 3Play Media, a leading provider of video accessibility and localization services. With over a decade of experience in video accessibility, Lily has been a driving force behind 3Play Media’s growth, overseeing marketing, sales development, and strategic initiatives. An expert in media accessibility, she has spoken extensively on the topic and is passionate about advancing inclusivity in digital content.

Bogdan Mile, Head of Product at Flipsnack, has over 10 years of experience building digital publishing platforms that make documents interactive and accessible. Passionate about innovation, he creates solutions that help businesses save thousands on printing while making digital catalogs easy to share and shop. With a strong background in Customer Support and UX, Bogdan is dedicated to developing user-centric products that transform static documents into engaging experiences.

Razvan Micorici is Flipsnack's Product Manager with expertise in accessibility and a strong background as a motion designer. He plays a key role in creating an accessible flipbook solution that’s easy to navigate for all users, regardless of disability. Razvan focuses on ensuring Flipsnack meets the highest accessibility standards, including ADA, WCAG, and Section 508 compliance, providing an inclusive experience for every reader.