Naidex 2026: Designing a World Without Barriers
Naidex has evolved every year since its inception over 50 YEARS ago, but 2026 marks a huge leap with entirely new spaces, fresh experiences and expanded zones that didn't exist last year. Here's what's new, what's changed, and why you need to grab a ticket.
This year, Naidex is introducing experiences designed not just to inform you, but for you to feel, interact with and participate in. Here's what's waiting for you on the show floor. Get involved!
A Space for the Next Generation
A major highlight for 2026 is the launch of Naidex Junior – a dedicated zone for disabled children, young people, and their families and support networks. The zone features a LEGO creative play area, an Adaptive Climbing Wall, and the debut of the Naidex Junior mascot, Patch. It’s a space where young people can simply be themselves, supported by a programme of magic and inclusive performance.
Co-located events
The Neuro Rehab zone (formerly Neuro Convention) has evolved. It now places rehabilitation and recovery firmly at the centre of the map, bridging the gap between cutting-edge neurotechnology and the practical, clinical guidance needed for everyday life. Whether you're a practitioner, researcher or someone navigating this journey personally, the content here is built for you.
Promoting Inclusivity and Accessibility in the workplace
Inside the Business Without Barriers zone, the Recruitment Fair returns with a simple but powerful mission: connect disabled candidates with employers and vice versa. Attendees can learn about Access to Work, discover solutions from assistive tech companies, and gain valuable insights from an interactive conference programme.
The Faces of the Movement
The 2026 speaker line-up reflects the diversity and power of the community. We’ll be joined by trailblazers like Richard Whitehead MBE, Tola Andu, Jodie Ounsley, Martyn Sibley, Ellie Goldstein, and Shani Dhanda, alongside the advocates and lived-experience voices who are actively dismantling the barriers and promoting inclusion.
Click here to view the full programme.
Beyond the talks, the floor remains a hub of practical discovery. From testing the latest kit on the Mobility Test Track to connecting with over 12,000 members of the community, Naidex 2026 is about more than just what’s new-it’s about what’s possible when we design for everyone.
Don’t just watch the change happen-be part of it.