The Future of Accessible Events: AI, Human Expertise and What Comes Next

Session Summary - In this fireside chat, Orla Pearson and Ryan Curtis-Johnson explore how accessibility in events is evolving through the combination of AI captioning and professional human expertise. The conversation looks at where each approach works best, the challenges organisers face, and what the future of inclusive events will require. Attendees will gain practical insight into how technology and people together can create more accessible experiences for all audiences.