2026 Disability
Inclusion Summit
Connecting for Impact: Harnessing Collaboration to Drive Inclusive Business Performance
September 24, 2026
8:00am - 5:00pm Central
Diamond Conference Center in Kansas City + Virtual
+
Pre-Summit Workshop
September 23, 2026
12:00 - 4:00pm
Effective Practice of Psychological Safety for People with Disabilities at Work
Kansas City Location TBD
In-person attendance only. Lunch included.
SAVE WHEN YOU BUNDLE YOUR SUMMIT + WORKSHOP TICKET!
2026 Disability Inclusion Summit
Connecting for Impact: Harnessing Collaboration to Drive Inclusive Business Performance
September 24, 2026
8:00am - 5:00pm Central
Diamond Conference Center in Kansas City + Virtual
SAVE BY BUNDLING YOUR SUMMIT + WORKSHOP TICKET!
With the theme “Connecting for Impact: Harnessing Collaboration to Drive Inclusive Business Performance,” this year’s summit is designed to help you build on what’s working and accelerate results across your organization. Whether you’re advancing foundational efforts or scaling success across teams, you’ll gain practical tools, proven strategies, and new partnerships that elevate your disability inclusion work — and your business outcomes.
CDI’s annual summit isn’t just an event. It’s a launchpad for change, a place to align your goals with measurable action, and a community that helps you lead with confidence.
What to
Expect
- In-person attendance limited to 200 for focused engagement
- Over 150 expected virtual participants from across industries
- Dynamic speakers and actionable sessions
- Supplier Diversity Marketplace, Disability Book Fair
- SHRM Recertification Credits available
Registration
Details
Attendees with CDI Partner companies receive pre-paid ticket(s) to Summit only, based on support level with ID code.
In-Person Registration
- Super Early Bird: $350 – ends 1/31/2026
Early Bird: $400 – ends 6/30/2026
Regular: $450 – ends 9/10/2026
Group Rate available for 3 or more (contact for details)
Limited to 200 attendees
Virtual Registration
- Super Early Bird: $200 – ends 1/31/2026
Early Bird: $220 – ends 6/30/2026
Regular: $250 – ends 9/22/2026
No capacity limits
Effective Practice of Psychological Safety for People with Disabilities at Work
Psychological safety is essential for today’s workplaces, yet employees with disabilities consistently report feeling less safe to share ideas or concerns than their non‑disabled peers. This interactive workshop helps participants understand what psychological safety is, why it matters, and how its absence affects team culture and performance. Through practical tools, real-world examples, and guided activities, attendees will learn how to strengthen psychological safety to improve recruitment, retention, and advancement of employees with disabilities.
Be an Event
Sponsor
Sponsoring the 2026 Disability Inclusion Summit positions your organization as a trailblazer in integrating disability into business strategy—earning visibility and credibility with decision-makers across industries.
More than just brand recognition, sponsorship gives you a platform to showcase your solutions, highlight your impact, and build meaningful relationships with leaders shaping the future of workforce performance and innovation. It’s not just the right move—it’s a smart strategy for growth, influence, and measurable progress.
Venue & Travel
Information
Diamond Conference Center in Kansas City
1875 Diamond Pkwy, North Kansas City, Missouri 64116
“When people recognize that they can't make change by themselves, that's when things really begin to happen.” – Judy Heumann
The CDI Disability Inclusion Summit brings leaders together so you don’t have to drive disability inclusion alone — you gain the strategy, support, and community to create real business impact.