2027 Disability Leadership Summit

The Disability Leadership Summit is an annual virtual covening for disabled professionals. The two-day summit offers impactful sessions led by powerful speakers and several intentional networking sessions. Take advantage of the early bird discount of 20% off until January 1, 2027.

Registering for this event gives you access to all of the sessions. Full session descriptions to come.

All times are Central US Time.

Day 1 - Amplify Your Voice

Wednesday, March 3, 2027

Keynote - Redefining Leadership: Why Your Voice Matters

Time: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. CT

Speaker Name: Andraéa LaVant

Building Your Personal Brand as a Disabled Professional

Time: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. CT

Speaker Name: Emily Ladau

Panel - Storytelling as a Tool

Time: 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. CT

Speaker Names: To be announced. Panel will be moderated by Disability Lead CEO Emily Blum.

Finding Power in Vulnerability: Authenticity as a Leadership Asset

Time: 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. CT

Speaker Name: Rebekah Taussig

Messaging for Impact: Strategic Tools for Narrative Change + Closing

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. CT

Speaker Name: Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson

Day 2 - Elevate Your Network

Thursday, March 4, 2027

Keynote - Collective Power: How Community Building Moves Us Forward

Time: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. CT

Speaker Name: Gizelle Clemens

Power Pair Networking

Time: 11:00 -11:45 a.m. CT

Industry-Specific Networking

Time 12:00-12:45 p.m. CT

Topic-Specific Networking + Closing 

Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. CT

Registration Rates

Take advantage of the early bird discount of 20% off until January 1, 2027. Registration is intended for individuals only and the rates below are per person. To inquire about company packages, please contact summit@disabilitylead.org.

If cost is a barrier, please email summit@disabilitylead.org to inquire about financial assistance.

Corporate Employee - $650.00

Non-Profit / Government Employee - $500.00

Independent / Student - $150.00

Disability Lead Member - $100.00