David Banes is the Chair of the Equitable AI Alliance and General Secretary of DATEurope, the European Association for the Assistive Technology Industry. With a career in leading innovation in accessibility and assistive technology services in Europe and the Middle East, alongside supporting the development of emerging technologies and innovations, he now works globally to support the implementation of AI and assistive and accessible technologies from policy to practice, including AI for communication, mobility, education and in the workplace, highlighting how to unlock the potential and mitigate risks in the development and implementation of AI for persons with a disability.
