Speakers
What makes our speaker programme unique is the combination of professional expertise and lived experience.Â
Alongside industry leaders, practitioners, and subject matter experts, we welcome speakers who bring personal perspectives and real-life stories. Together, they provide a richer understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping each topic area.
Our 2026 programme covers three themes:
- Education & Technology
- Health & Sport
- Independent Living & Finances
Meet our speakers for 2026
The full programme is being fine-tuned, and details of our confirmed speakers will be updated soon.
Education & Technology
Keynote: Mark Gaston
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh
Dr Betty Hutchon
CEO and founding member, Ei SMART
Annamaria Madera
Deputy Head of Education, CandLE Communication and Learning Enterprises
Tracey McDermott
Head of Education, Education Resources South Lanarkshire Council
Ailsa Adams
Clinical AAC Specialist, Smartbox Assistive Technology
Craig Grant
AAC user and Communication Access mystery customer
Health & Sport
Dr James Czenca, PhD
Lecturer in Physiotherapy, Physiotherapist and Early Career Researcher, CQUniversity Australia
Ellie Simpson
Founder of CP Teens UK and former World Championship frame runner
Cerebral Palsy Scotland
Details coming soon
Scottish Disability Sport
Details coming soon
Independent living & Finances
Derek Couper
Head of Medical Negligence, Scotland. Slater and Gordon Lawyers UK
Amy Gordon
Senior Habilitation Specialist, Guide Dogs
Peter Lock
Principal Habilitation Specialist, Guide Dogs
Anne Cossar
Managing Director, Anne Cossar & Associates
Liam Harvey
Details coming soon
