Accessibility

Attendees, presenters, student volunteers, and exhibitors are encouraged to share accessibility needs by July 30, 2026 so that requests can be reliably fulfilled. There are two ways to do this:

• Accessibility Request Form (preferred): https://forms.gle/jKwhE8cGWgEvqaCP9
  • This is a short online form where you can describe the accommodations you need. Please complete this form after finalizing your registration.
• Email: contact the Accessibility Chair Franklin Mingzhe Li at aisummit-accessibility@acm.org.

All requests are treated as confidential and shared only with the people needed to fulfill them.

Sign language interpretation and real-time captioning (CART) services can be considered on request. Because both services require advance booking of qualified providers, please fill out the Accessibility Request Form by July 30, 2026: https://forms.gle/jKwhE8cGWgEvqaCP9

The main conference venue, the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, is in downtown Atlanta and is served by:

• MARTA rail: Atlanta's rapid-transit system. MARTA rail stations and trains are wheelchair accessible (elevators and level boarding).
• MARTA Mobility: a paratransit service for riders whose disability prevents use of fixed-route bus or rail. See itsmarta.com for eligibility information.
• Accessible taxis and rideshare: Atlanta taxis and the major rideshare apps offer wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) options.
• From Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): direct MARTA rail service runs from the airport into downtown Atlanta; accessible taxi and rideshare services are also available curbside.

Several Atlanta-area organizations publish accessibility resources useful to visitors:

• MARTA Accessibility Services — itsmarta.com/accessibility.aspx. Information on accessible rail and bus service, station elevator/escalator status, the Reduced Fare program, and the MARTA Accessibility Committee.
• MARTA Mobility (paratransit) — itsmarta.com/marta-mobility.aspx, phone 404-848-5826. Door-to-door paratransit service for riders whose disability prevents use of fixed-route bus or rail; visitors with paratransit eligibility from another region may apply for short-term reciprocal eligibility.
• Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) — atl.com. Information on accessible parking, wheelchair assistance, service-animal relief areas, and accessible ground transportation to downtown Atlanta.
• Discover Atlanta (the city visitor bureau) — discoveratlanta.com. Visitor information on accessible attractions, restaurants, and neighborhoods.
• Shepherd Center — shepherd.org. Atlanta-based specialty hospital for spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, and multiple sclerosis; a long-standing regional resource for disability information, adaptive sports, and community programs.
• Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia (SILC) — silcga.org. State-level independent living resources and links to local Centers for Independent Living across Georgia.
• Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) — gcdd.org. Policy and advocacy information related to developmental disabilities in Georgia.
• disABILITY LINK — disabilitylink.org. Atlanta-area Center for Independent Living offering peer support, advocacy, and community referrals.

For accessibility questions specific to the conference, please contact the Accessibility Chair (aisummit-accessibility@acm.org).

Our student volunteer program is in progress. If you'll need assistance from a volunteer at the conference, please fill out the Accessibility Request Form by July 30, 2026 with a brief description of the assistance you would like: https://forms.gle/jKwhE8cGWgEvqaCP9

The main conference takes place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta (265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303) in downtown Atlanta. The Future Leaders of AI Doctoral Consortium is hosted at Georgia Tech, approximately 2 miles from the Hyatt Regency.

Accessibility features at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta

• Step-free entrances and elevator access to all meeting and guest floors.
• ADA-compliant accessible guest rooms with roll-in showers and visual alerts.
• Braille signage on elevators and at room entrances.
• TDD/TTY telephones available for guests who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
• Visual (strobe) fire alarms and smoke detectors throughout the property.
• Accessible parking and accessible routes to all public spaces.

A detailed conference floor plan — including the specific rooms used for AI Summit 2026 sessions, registration, the quiet room, and the nearest accessible restrooms — will be published in advance of the event.

The Hyatt Regency Atlanta and the Georgia Tech facilities are wheelchair- and power-scooter accessible, with step-free entrances and elevators to meeting floors. Specific route information will be provided alongside the floor plan.

The Hyatt Regency provides accessible restrooms on conference floors. Specific locations, including any all-gender / single-occupancy restrooms, will be marked on the conference map.

Presenters who require accommodations — such as stage access, a seated presentation setup, additional microphone options, slide-advance assistance, extended speaking time, or alternative-format speaker notes — are encouraged to fill out the Accessibility Request Form by July 30, 2026 so equipment and staffing can be arranged: https://forms.gle/jKwhE8cGWgEvqaCP9

Yes. Service animals — including guide dogs, hearing dogs, and other task-trained assistance animals — are welcome at the conference venues, in line with U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protections.

If you are travelling internationally with a service animal, please check current U.S. entry requirements well in advance of travel.

If you would like to attend by telepresence robot, please fill out the Accessibility Request Form by July 30, 2026 so that venue logistics and feasibility can be discussed: https://forms.gle/jKwhE8cGWgEvqaCP9

The Hyatt Regency is a large hotel with multiple meeting floors served by elevators. Some networking events and meals may be stand-up format; seating will be available in the same room for those who prefer or need to sit. Travel between the Hyatt Regency and Georgia Tech (for the Doctoral Consortium) is approximately 2 miles. Please contact the accessibility team for information about transport between venues.

Information about hearing induction loops or other assistive listening systems at the venue will be confirmed closer to the event. Attendees who rely on these systems are encouraged to fill out the Accessibility Request Form by July 30, 2026: https://forms.gle/jKwhE8cGWgEvqaCP9

Yes. All speakers — including in plenaries, panels, and breakout sessions — will use microphones. Audience questions will also be taken via microphone (either a roving microphone or a designated question microphone); if a question is asked without a microphone, the session chair or speaker will repeat it through their microphone before answering. Session chairs will be briefed to enforce this for the benefit of attendees who are hard of hearing and for captioning / recording purposes.

Details of catered meals and refreshment breaks included with registration will be published closer to the event.

Attendees with dietary requirements, food allergies, or intolerances are encouraged to indicate these on the registration form so that catering can plan accordingly. Specific dietary accommodation policies will be confirmed closer to the event.

All indoor conference spaces at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta and at Georgia Tech are smoke- and vape-free, in line with Georgia state law and venue policy.

If a session or social event is expected to include amplified music, strong flashing visuals, or other potentially overwhelming sensory elements, content notes will be added to the program where possible. Attendees with sensory sensitivities can contact the accessibility team for current information about specific events.

Arrangements for a designated quiet space will be confirmed closer to the event. Please fill out the Accessibility Request Form by July 30, 2026 if access to a low-stimulation space during the conference is important to you: https://forms.gle/jKwhE8cGWgEvqaCP9

In a medical emergency, dial 911 from any phone — or ask any conference volunteer or hotel staff member, who can call on your behalf. The Hyatt Regency Atlanta has 24-hour front-desk staff. For non-emergency medical needs, the registration desk can help locate nearby pharmacies and urgent care clinics.

If you have a health condition that you would like staff to be aware of during the event, you are welcome — though not required — to share this in confidence with the accessibility team in advance.