Troy Otillio

CEO

Aira Tech Corp

United States

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My organisation

Aira is a US technology and services company built on the fundamental belief that access is a human right. Aira overcomes accessibility barriers by providing on-demand video remote interpreting and AI based solutions for both the blind and low-vision community, and the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. People can access the Aira Explorer app or the Aira ASL app on mobile, web or smart glasses, and be instantly connected via secure video call to a professional interpreter. Available 24/7/365, interpreters work with callers to facilitate more efficient communication and accomplish tasks together. Aira is proud to lead the way in delivering secure, on-demand, inclusive services that transform lives and open doors to new opportunities. Aira’s 270+ set customers include airports, universities, banking, retail, entertainment, transportation and governments agencies who provide our services free of charge to their employees, customers, and students. This results in more inclusive environments where access to information is available anytime, anywhere.
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About me

Troy Otillio is the CEO of Aira, a video remote interpreting company. Troy has more than 35 years of experience in leadership and operations in software technology, including roles at Documentum, Ariba, and Intuit. Troy has demonstrated a deep passion for bringing creative, innovative, and disruptive concepts to market through entrepreneurial leadership and prioritizing vision and the alignment of technology with business goals. He has a reputation for deeply engaging in problems and people, innovating, mentoring, and having his finger on the pulse of technology and relevant industry trends. At Aira, Troy drives forward the company’s mission to provide access to information for all and improve communication through innovative, best-in-class interpreting services.

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Areas of Activity

Employment

Supported EmploymentVocational TrainingHigher education to prepare for the labour marketInclusive Arts

ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Big Data SolutionsCommunity and Knowledge PlatformMobile Services and Smartphone AppsTranslation/Conversation Tools

Other Areas of Activity

EducationIndependent Living and Political ParticipationAccessibility

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Financing/InvestmentIncrease expertise in accessibility and inclusionInvitations to international conferencesNetworkingProject CooperationsResearch Cooperations

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Increase expertise in accessibility and inclusionLicensing PartnershipsNetworkingProject CooperationsResearch Cooperations

Speaker sessions (2)

Wednesday, 5 March 2025

12:00 - 12:40

Innovating for Inclusion: AI’s Role in the Future of Aging and Disability

Format:In-personLocation:Fireside ChatTrack:Livestreamed

17:00 - 18:00

ICT solutions supporting the blind and the visually impaired

Format:In-personLocation:M2Track:Zero Project Awardees
  • Focus: Visual impairment or Blind
  • English captions | International Sign

This session underlines Zero Project Awardees and how—among others—they have been able to make global software solutions accessible to all.