Inclusion Beyond SEND
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Date
8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Time
University Of Surrey, Stag Hill, University Campus, Guildford GU2 7XH
Location
£20 - £40
Cost
About This Event
Inclusion Beyond SEND is a one-day conference exploring AT, AI, skills and the future of access to learning.
Taking place at the University of Surrey, Guildford, on Thursday 17th September 2026, the event brings together education, SEND, assistive technology, inclusive AI, curriculum, careers, widening participation and future pathways.
The central question for the day is:
How do we design access, confidence and independence into learning from the start, rather than adding support later?
The day will include:
Opening keynote from Paddy McGrath, VP, Head of Education EMEA at Everway
Online afternoon keynote from Matthew Wemyss, on AI, agency and inclusion
Panel discussion chaired by Al Kingsley MBE
12 workshops across 5 connected strands
A curated partner and exhibitor showcase
Opportunities to connect with schools, charities, practitioners, technology providers, careers professionals and wider education partners
The five strands are:
Early help, SEND reform and designed-in access
Assistive technology and digital independence
AI, bias and inclusive practice
Curriculum, creativity and future-ready learning
Careers, skills and future pathways
This is a deliberately curated event, designed to be small enough for real conversation and connected enough to influence practice more widely.
Inclusion is not only about helping young people get through school. It is about helping them access the future.
Access, confidence and independence. For every child.
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