AT Summit: Conference and AT Challenge 2027

The AT Summit is Canada’s leading Assistive Technology (AT) conference, proudly presented by Neil Squire. Veuillez consulter notre page dédiée aux événements en français. The AT Summit is Canada’s leading Assistive Technology (AT) conference, proudly presented by Neil Squire. The AT Summit is a three-day event showcasing excellence, innovation, and impactful partnerships in Assistive Technology. It takes place from May 26-28, 2027 in Moncton, New Brunswick. Featuring engaging presentations from leaders in Assistive Technology, vendors, and community partners, the AT Summit will provide a unique networking opportunity for increased knowledge and collaboration. Gain exclusive access to product demonstrations, and direct communication with vendors and developers creating, supporting and leading AT innovation. The AT Summit also features the AT Challenge, the first Canadian AT skills showcase. Register now to attend either in person or virtually. Available in both English and French. Following the AT Summit, attendees are invited to take part in our National AccessAbility Week Kick Off. Schedule We are currently developing this year's schedule. In the meantime, you're welcome to explore the AT Summit 2026 schedule to get a sense of what will be offered in 2027: https://www.neilsquire.ca/at-summit-2026/ Who is the AT Summit for? Anyone interested in Assistive Technology is invited to attend including vendors, community organizations, teachers, and families. Additional Presentation Details: • All registrants will receive complete presentation descriptions to plan their AT Summit experience. • All registrants will receive invitations to join the Virtual Presentation Series via Zoom Webinar. • All virtual presentations will be recorded. With participants joining the AT Summit from coast to coast, we want to provide registrants with the opportunity to view virtual presentations at alternate times. • The AT Summit will be utilizing the software Wordly for translation and transcription. Visit the Wordly website for more information about how it works. • For virtual presentations, Wordly is available to all during the presentations. • For live presentations, if you plan on using Wordly, bring along a pair of headphones to utilize Wordly from your smartphone. Who's Coming to the AT Summit 2027 Coming soon! The AT Challenge The AT Challenge is a unique skills event where teams are presented with specific scenarios and must use their AT talents and knowledge with various AT options to create a solution. The AT Challenge focuses on three tiers of AT skills: • Digital literacy skills required to successfully onboard and adopt AT • Built-in accessibility features available on mainstream devices and how to utilize these features as AT solutions • Specialized AT software and hardware that was designed for disability community groups facing barriers with vision, hearing, mobility, learning etc. Who is the AT Challenge for? The AT Challenge is for anyone who would like to showcase their AT skillset, or just have some fun while learning from the leaders in Canadian AT. Whether you are new to AT, and hope to learn by engaging in a team challenge with Neil Squire AT Specialists and AT Practitioners; or you are seasoned AT trainer facilitator and would like to contribute your knowledge and wealth of information to win the glory – AT Challenge is for you. AT Challenge Info: • There is no additional cost to register for the AT Challenge. • Sign up as an individual, all levels of AT experience are welcome. • Events range from digital literacy skills, knowledge and use of built-in accessibility features on mainstream devices and specialized AT software and hardware. • Each event will present the chosen AT Challenge team member(s) with a scenario, and a set of steps to complete using the digital literacy skill, accessibility tool, or specialized AT provided. • AT Challenge participants, not actively participating in an AT Challenge event are welcome to take in a presentation, complete the AT Build with Makers Making Change, or cheer their team members on! • The AT Challenge welcomes all AT Summit registrants as spectators throughout the different events. National AccessAbility Week Kick Off National AccessAbility Week takes place every year, starting on the last Sunday in May. This week recognizes the important contributions of people with disabilities and encourages efforts to remove barriers, creating a fair and welcoming society for everyone. Beginning at 12pm on Friday, May 28th, we will be moving to the Ian Fowler Oval for our National AccessAbility Week Kick Off and we welcome all AT Summit attendees to join us. This free, all-ages event is open to everyone in the community. Enjoy food trucks, community information tables, accessible activities, and entertainment. Fees: • Individual Attendee: $200 • Individual Attendee (Virtual): $75 (virtual participants will receive an email with Zoom links to access presentations via live streaming) • Vendor or Community Organization (Includes 1 booth space and 1 individual registration): $400 What’s included in your AT Summit Registration? • A discounted hotel rate at the Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown • A conference packed with AT knowledge and unique professional development • Networking, fun, and AT collaboration at its finest • All conference meals, including morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch buffets • Ticket to the Summit Social for an eventing of fun and networking Hotel Booking Details The Crowne Plaza Moncton Downtown is located at 1005 Main Street, Moncton, NB E1C 1E6. AT Summit attendees will recieve a discounted rate of $225 +tax with the AT Summit group rate. Guests will receive complimentary parking with a room booking. For reservations at the discounted rate, please call: 1-866-854-4656 or 1-506-854-6340. Visiting Moncton • Destination Moncton Dieppe • Events at Avenir Centre • Moncton Wildcats QMJHL Hockey • Downtown Moncton Centre-Ville Accessible Taxi Services in Moncton • Mobility/ Mobilité Express: 506-229-5000 • WheelChair Guy: 506-384-4640 • Wheels on Wheels: 506-384-0969 Questions About This Event? Contact us at [email protected]