Digital Transformation for Inclusive STEM through Assistive Technology Conference

April 28-29, 2026

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CAT

University of Lagos

Organizing university

University of Lagos

Participants

This event is only open to Afretec members

Event description

To drive digital transformation in higher education by harnessing assistive technology and innovative practices, ensuring STEM fields are inclusive, accessible, and empowering for students with disabilities.

Objectives

  • Showcase cutting-edge assistive technologies that enhance STEM teaching and learning.
  • Equip faculty, instructional designers, and disability support staff with practical skills to embed accessibility into curricula, assessments, and research environments.
  • Foster partnerships between universities, tech innovators, and industry leaders to co-create scalable, inclusive STEM solutions.
  • Highlight student-led innovations and inclusive design projects that demonstrate how accessibility can drive creativity and problem-solving.
  • Develop policy and institutional recommendations to embed digital inclusion into university strategies, funding, and quality assurance.
  • Create a collaborative innovation hub (conference proceedings, case studies, and resource repository) to sustain ongoing knowledge exchange.

Pillar

Inclusion and impact

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