Enterprise Connect 2026 Schedule
Hybrid Access and Inclusive Design: Making Meetings Accessible
Gary LaSasso (Senior Director, Global IT Innovation, Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.)
Anthony DeVergillo (Communications Professional, Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.)
Greg Hannah (Director, Office for Access & Disability Services, Villanova University)
Location: Alliance 308
Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Pass Type:
All Access, Premium
Session Type:
Session - Conference Track
Track:
Workplace Reimagined: Engineering Tomorrow's Collaboration
Topic:
Security, Compliance & Management
Vault Recording: TBD
Hybrid access isn’t just a technical choice—it’s a commitment to equity. This panel will explore the powerful impact of offering a virtual option for every in-person meeting and event, centering the why and how behind inclusive design.
When virtual participation is standard, people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, limited transportation, caregiving responsibilities, or social anxiety gain access to spaces they’ve historically been excluded from. The ability to attend more meetings, workshops, and events—consistently and without barriers—can dramatically reshape someone’s opportunities, sense of belonging, and professional growth.
Through personal stories and practical guidance, panelists will share how hybrid access:
- Creates space for those often left out of in-person-only environments
- Opens doors to more frequent and meaningful engagement
- Increases representation and visibility for marginalized voices
- Empowers individuals to participate on their own terms