Join us at
Vis-Ability 2026
Save Sight. Change Lives.
Now in its third year, Vis-Ability continues to grow as an invitation-only conference bringing together blind and vision impaired (VI) leaders alongside senior figures from business, government, research and the charity sector.
Vis-Ability is designed for those who want to connect, contribute, and shape change. You’ll join peers and allies to share experiences, explore practical solutions, and take part in conversations that influence policy, practice, and future opportunity.
The conference will take place on 10th June, 2026 at One Birdcage Walk, Westminster.
What to expect at Vis-Ability 2026?
You’ll be one of 150 senior delegates taking part in a thoughtful, engaging afternoon that will explore three critical themes shaping the future of eye health, accessibility and opportunity in the UK:
- Technology – designing AI and emerging tools for inclusion
- Employment – creating equitable workplaces and unlocking talent
- Health – transforming eye care through innovation and the Life Sciences Sector plan
The programme will include two keynote sessions and a choice of panel discussions, offering space for insight, conversation and reflection.
The day will close with a 90-minute drinks and canapé reception, providing time to connect informally, continue conversations, and build relationships beyond the stage.
See the FAQs below for more details of the running order.
Your conference chairs
Marsha de Cordova MP
Marsha has served as MP for Battersea since 2017 and was previously a Labour Party councillor in Lambeth, London. Marsha was previously the Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities and the Shadow Minister for Disabled People. She has a proud history of working in the voluntary sector for over 10 years before becoming an MP. Marsha was born with Nystagmus and is registered blind. She has dedicated much of her life to campaigning for disability rights.
Keith Valentine,
CEO of Fight for Sight
With a track record of over 25 years, Keith has previously been director of external affairs at RNIB, chief executive of Vision UK and has been a trustee of Retina UK and Action for Blind People. Keith’s passion and drive comes from his personal experience of living with retinitis pigmentosa, a hereditary condition, causing him to lose his sight age 36.
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When is Vis-Ability 2026?
Vis-Ability 2026 is on 10th June, 2026. The event will open at 13:15 and close at 18:45.
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Where is Vis-Ability 2026?
The event will be hosted by Marsha de Cordova MP and Keith Valentine, CEO of Fight for Sight at One Birdcage Walk, Westminster.
Address for One Birdcage Walk
One Birdcage Walk
Westminster
London
SW1H 9JJ
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How do I register for Vis-Ability?
Registration is by invite only at present, if you have not received your registration link, please contact special.events@fightforsight.org.uk with your request.
Please note, attendance is advised at C-suite or Director level and is currently restricted to two representatives per organisation. The first two registrations from each company will be confirmed and any additions will be placed on a waiting list.
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What accessibility support is available?
Guide Dogs and personal assistants are welcome to attend Vis-Ability, please highlight this when registering for the event.
All event programmes will be in digital format that are suitable for screen readers.
Please let us know as soon as possible by emailing special.events@fightforsight.org.uk if you require any of the following or have any questions:
- Step-free access
- A guiding assistance at the event or travelling from Westminster Tube Station
- Large print of any event documentation
- Hearing loop connection
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What is the dress code?
Business attire.
During Vis-Ability
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What is the running order for the evening?
13:15 – Registration opens, refreshments available
14:00 – Opening address
14:40 – Breakout sessions (choice of 3)
15:40 - Breakout sessions (choice of 3)
16:40 – Closing address
17:15 – Networking reception, refreshments and canapés to be served
18:45 – Event closes
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What are the breakout sessions?
The breakout sessions are:
Session 1: From Lab to Lived Experience: Turning Eye Health Research into Better Care
How do we close the gap between eye health research and real-world outcomes, and ensure innovation truly improves the lives of blind and vision impaired people?
Session 2: Inclusive Employment in Practice: An Employer Showcase
This session reveals what inclusive employment looks like when accessibility, leadership, and ambition come together at scale.
Session 3: Access to the Digital World: Designing Everyday Life for Inclusion
As digital systems shape everyday life, this session explores how inclusive design can unlock access, independence, and opportunity for blind and vision impaired people.
Session 4: From Sight to Insight: Innovating Eye Health for Everyone
From AI to new care models, this session showcases bold innovation in eye health and asks how we scale what works, what is equitable and what is responsible.
Session 5: Leading the Way: Vision Impaired Leadership and Inclusive Employment
This session spotlights vision impaired leaders and the powerful role leadership representation plays in driving truly inclusive workplaces.
Session 6: Designing AI for Inclusion: From Assistive Tools to Empowering Systems
Building on Vis-Ability 2025, this session challenges how AI can move beyond assistive tools to become a force for inclusive, ethical and system-wide change. -
Do I get to choose which breakout sessions I attend?
Yes. When registering for Vis-Ability, you’ll be invited to indicate your preferred breakout sessions. We’ll do our best to accommodate these choices; however, if any sessions become oversubscribed, we may need to allocate places to ensure a balanced experience for all attendees.
After Vis-Ability
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Will session be recorded or available afterwards?
At present, we will not be recording the sessions. We will, however, produce a post-conference report which will be shared with all attendees.
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Will someone be taking photographs?
Photography and filming will take place at the reception. If you prefer not to be featured, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing special.events@fightforsight.org.uk.
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About Vis-Ability 2026
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Introducing your hosts
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Event details and FAQs
- About Vis-Ability 2026
- Introducing your hosts
- Event details and FAQs