Riyadh to host 7th International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation

The seventh International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation will take place in Riyadh from October 11 to 13 at the InterContinental Hotel. Held under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the event will be inaugurated by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Riyadh.

Chaired by Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the conference focuses on the theme ‘Boldness Toward the Future.’ It aims to explore scientific advancements and promising technologies in vision, hearing, and mobility to improve the lives of people with disabilities and their families. The event will bring together global scientists, researchers, and innovators to discuss moving beyond traditional solutions toward advanced research for restoring human capabilities.

Key activities include the presentation of the King Salman International Award for Disability Research, which received 770 nominations from 111 countries. Additionally, an artificial intelligence hackathon for people with disabilities will feature over 2,250 contestants from 918 teams. The conference also includes interactive workshops and sessions designed to enhance community awareness and support the integration of people with disabilities in accordance with Saudi Vision 2030.