Conference Agenda

Two packed days of insightful talks, collaborative panels, and hands-on workshops.

September 5th - 6th, 2025
RPI, Troy, NY
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Catered Breakfast & Registration


8:30 – 9:00 am

Welcome Address

by Ed Fennell, Project Voice Lead

9:00 – 9:45 am

Keynote: The Future of Assistive Communication

10:00 – 11:00 am

Invited Talk: Literacy of Nonspeaking Individuals

11:00 – 11:45 am

Panel: Alternative Communication Paradigms


Catered Lunch & Networking


1:00 – 2:00 pm

Invited Talk: Traditional Assistive Tech & Vocalizations

2:00 – 2:45 pm

Panel: User-Centered Design for PIMD

2:45 – 3:45 pm

Invited Talk: Interpreting Vocalizations with AI


Afternoon Coffee Break


4:15 – 5:15 pm

Panel: The Role of AI in Assistive Technology

5:30 – 6:15 pm

Panel: The Importance of Underrepresented Research

6:15 – 6:30 pm

Closing Remarks for Day 1