Join us for Vis-Ability 2026!

Now in its third year, Vis-Ability continues to grow as an invitation-only conference bringing together blind and vision-impaired (VI) leaders alongside senior figures from business, government, research and the charity sector.

Vis-Ability, sponsored by HSBC, is designed for those who want to connect, contribute, and shape change. You’ll join peers and allies to share experiences, explore practical solutions, and take part in conversations that influence policy, practice, and future opportunity.

Event overview

Date: Wednesday 10^th June 2026

Time: 1.15pm – 6.45pm

Venue: One Birdcage Walk, Westminster (Institution of Mechanical Engineers)

Audience: 150 influential delegates from the third sector, public and private sectors, government departments, and high-profile allies. Attendance is advised at C-suite or Director level and is currently restricted to two representatives per organisation. The first two registrations from each company will be confirmed and any additions will be placed on a waiting list. 

Format: Two plenary sessions, choice of two breakout panel sessions from six, followed by networking

Content and themes

Each delegate will be able to choose to attend two panel sessions*, these are:

1) From Lab to Lived Experience: Turning Eye Health Research into Better Care
2) Inclusive Employment in Practice: Employers Showcase
3) Access to the Digital World: Designing Everyday Life for Inclusion
4) From Sight to Insight: Innovating Eye Health for Everyone (Sponsored by Roche**)
5) Leading the Way: Vision Impaired Leadership and Inclusive Employment
6) Designing AI for Inclusion: From Assistive Tools to Empowering Systems (Sponsored by Be My Eyes)

Further information about each session can be found on our website.

*Please note these sessions may be subject to change. 

** Roche Products Limited has provided financial support for this conference but has had no input into any arrangements or content, other than the panel session ‘From Sight to Insight: Innovating Eye Health for Everyone’ which is organised by Roche and Fight for Sight.

Accessibility

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive experience for all attendees at Vis-Ability 2026.

Accessibility arrangements for the event include:

• Meet-and-assist support available from Westminster Station
• Sighted guides and volunteer support available throughout the event
• Step-free and lift access to all event spaces
• Accessible toilet available via lift access
• Digital event programmes provided in screen reader accessible formats
• Guide dogs and personal assistants are very welcome to attend Vis-Ability. Please highlight this when registering for the event.
• Hearing Loop is available during plenary sessions
• Live captions provided across all sessions

Vis-Ability 2026 takes place at One Birdcage Walk, a historic heritage venue in Westminster.

Due to the age and configuration of the building, there are some restrictions relating to wheelchair access. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate wheelchair users and guests requiring step-free access.

For guests requiring wheelchair access or step-free entry, we kindly ask that you notify us at least 24 hours in advance so we can ensure appropriate support arrangements are in place.

Please let us know as soon as possible by emailing support@attendable.co.uk if you require any of the following or have any questions:

• Wheelchair or step-free access
• Meet-and-assist support from Westminster Tube Station
• Guiding assistance at the event
• Hearing Loop connection

Contact details

If you have any questions about attending Vis-Ability 2026 please contact the conference organisers by email: support@attendable.co.uk and they will be happy to assist you.