Biography:
David Banes has a masters in Education and has worked for 40 years in the field of disability and technology. He is General Secretary of DATEurope the European Digital Assistive Technology Industry Association and Chairs the Equitable AI Alliance based in Vienna. He works globally as a consultant and advisor in the field of innovation and technology with building access through technology and innovation from policy to practice. Recent projects include the development of a response to disruptive innovation in the access industry, identifying solutions to meeting the needs of refugees with a disability, and building a business case for public investment in assistive technology, whilst supporting entrepreneurs to bring products and services to market.
Title : Implementing AI and Assistive Technologies for people with disabilities: Opportunities and challenges