Innovation Track at the CSUN AT Conference

Showcase the Next Generation of Accessibility Innovation

The CSUNATC Innovation Track provides a platform for ideas and concepts of emerging innovations and solutions that advance accessibility, inclusion, independence, participation, and quality of life.

Whether you are developing a prototype, conducting research & development, launching a new product, or advancing a new solution, the Innovation Track provides opportunities to showcase your concepts, gather feedback, collaborate with the community, and present your ideas that will shape the future of accessibility and inclusion.

What is the Innovation Pavilion?

As a part of the Innovation Track, the Innovation Pavilion is where Innovators will showcase their concepts and ideas. Conference participants will be able to engage with the innovators and share their feedback. The Innovation Pavilion will take place on Tuesday, March 9, following the Keynote Program.

During the Innovation Pavilion, Conference Participants will vote to select the recipient of the Community Choice Award. The recipient will be announced later in the Conference week.

Innovation Track Sessions

Innovators are also expected to present a session on their concepts as part of the newly created Innovation Track.

Innovation Challenge

Innovation Track participants are welcome to apply to additionally participate in the Innovation Challenge, where participants will pitch their ideas and concepts before a panel of industry leaders for consideration for the Founder's Award. The Founder's Award includes a $5,000 grant intended to support the continued development of the winning innovation. The Founder's Award recipient will be recognized during the Keynote Program.

Onsite Research and User Experience (UX)

Innovators may also request a space to conduct research, usability studies, accessibility testing, and other evaluation activities during Innovation Pavilion hours.

Participating as an Innovator

Those interested in participating in the Innovation Pavilion will have to submit to the Call for Submissions to the Innovation Track, which will open on August 13, 2026. Submission details and instructions will be available before the Call for Submissions opens.

Innovation Track Participation Benefits

All Innovators are required to participate in the Innovation Pavilion. Each will have a six-foot table in the Innovation Pavilion to showcase their concepts. Additionally, all Innovators are required to present their concepts as a session within the Innovation Track to be scheduled throughout Conference week.

All innovators must register as Presenters to participate and are subject to the CSUN Conference Presentation policies. Accepted innovators will receive one 50% discounted Presenter Registration.