Starkloff Disability Employment Summit 2026

October 7–8, 2026 | In-Person Conference

The Starkloff Disability Employment Summit is a two-day, disability-led conference designed to bring employers and workplace leaders together to accelerate disability inclusion and accessibility 

This year, the Starkloff Disability Employment Summit has been intentionally reimagined for deeper impact. We’ve gone beyond awareness to deliver practical, actionable strategies, richer peer learning, and meaningful opportunities to build lasting connections across sectors and experience levels. Whether you are just beginning your disability inclusion journey or advancing established efforts, the Summit provides the tools, perspectives, and community needed to move forward with confidence.

Why Attend

• Disability-Led Perspective: Designed and guided by disability leaders, ensuring authentic insights grounded in lived experience and real-world expertise.

• Actionable Learning: Leave with concrete strategies you can immediately apply to hiring, retention, workplace culture, and accessible design.

• All Levels Welcome: From foundational concepts to advanced practices, our new session tracks are designed to meet you where you are in your disability inclusion journey. 

• Meaningful Connection: Build relationships with employers, ERG leaders, advocates, and practitioners committed to advancing disability inclusion.

Who Should Attend

• Employers and business leaders
• HR and talent acquisition professionals
• ERG leaders and members
• DEI professionals
• Marketing and communications professionals
• Accessibility professionals
• Learning and development professionals
• Advocates and allies
• Community and workforce stakeholders

What to Expect

• Powerful keynote insights from leaders shaping the future of disability inclusion, including Claudia Gordon (T-Mobile) and Steve Nelson (Alaska Airlines)
• Interactive sessions and peer discussions focused on workplace strategy, culture, and innovation
• Practical frameworks and tools to strengthen equitable hiring and inclusive workplace design
• Opportunities to connect and collaborate across industries and roles

Join Us

Be part of a growing community of leaders committed to rethinking work through the lens of disability inclusion. Leave equipped not only with new ideas—but with actionable next steps, trusted connections, and renewed momentum. Register today to reserve your spot!

Early Bird Pricing: Register before August 1st and save! Use code EARLY2026 at checkout to receive 15% off your ticket. Offer valid through August 1.

Nonprofit & Service Provider Discount: We’re committed to ensuring accessibility for our nonprofit partners and service providers. Please contact Casey Gagliardi at Cgagliardi@starkloff.org to receive a 25% discount code for registration.