Iain MCKINNON

CEO

Global Disability Innovation Hub

London, United Kingdom

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Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) is an Academic Research and Practice Centre accelerating disability innovation for a more just world. Based at UCL (University College London) we are operational in 60 countries, with more than 70 partners. Since launching in 2016 we've reached more than 34 million people and are the World Health Organisations (WHO) first Global Collaborating Center on Assistive Technology. GDI Hub was launched in 2016 as a legacy of the London 2012 Paralympic Games and is based on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, on University College London. We accelerate new solutions through innovative partnerships and multi-disciplinary thinking.​ The GDI Hub Disability Innovation Strategy 2025-2030 outlines our ambitions for the next five years. This strategy builds on our recent growth and accomplishments, setting the stage for the exciting work ahead.​
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About me

Iain McKinnon is CEO of the Global Disability Innovation Hub CIC (GDI Hub) a research and practice centre based at University College London (UCL). Their mission is to accelerate ideas into impact for a more just world, for disabled people and all people. GDI Hub works towards a world without barriers to participation, where everyone has the opportunity to live a joyful life.

Iain McKinnon originally trained as a Product Design Engineer and has worked exclusively on Disability Inclusion since 2005. Mr. McKinnon's background focuses on inclusive design of the built environment where he now has 20 years experience and is a leading voice on Inclusive Cities.

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Areas of Activity

Employment

Entrepreneurship and micro-financeHigher education to prepare for the labour marketInclusive Arts

ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Big Data SolutionsCommunity and Knowledge PlatformInternet of ThingsMobile Services and Smartphone AppsSocial MediaTranslation/Conversation Tools

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Accessibility

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Speaker sessions (1)

Thursday, 6 March 2025

12:20 - 14:00

An Afternoon of Innovation: AI for All

Format:In-personLocation:M1
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Assistive technologies
  • ICT innovations
  • English captions | International Sign

This thematic afternoon during Day Two of #ZeroCon25 combines theory and practice, giving space to important conversations on the burgeoning industry of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that works for all.