International Conference on Disability and Diversity Dubai

According to information compiled by FEW.ae editor, the International Conference on Disability and Diversity (ICDADI-25) is scheduled to take place in Dubai on 28 October 2025. (conferencealerts.co.in) This global event aims to bring together academics, practitioners, advocates, and policymakers to address challenges and opportunities in the fields of disability inclusion, diversity, rehabilitation, and social integration.

Venue & Infrastructure

While the precise convention centre or hall in Dubai has not been confirmed in accessible listings, ICDADI-25 is being organized under the auspices of Research Fora, a scholarly events organizer. Given Research Fora’s history of holding conferences in established Dubai venues, the likely location is a major hotel-conference or exhibition centre within easy reach of central Dubai districts.

A typical venue for such international gatherings in Dubai would be well equipped with plenary halls, breakout rooms, AV infrastructure (sound systems, projectors, stage lighting), WiFi access, translation booths, and accessible facilities (ramps, elevators, accessible restrooms). The host venue is expected to support hybrid formats (onsite + virtual participation) in line with modern conference norms. (Research Fora’s event listing mentions a hybrid format is a possibility)

Access to the venue will likely leverage Dubai’s strong transport infrastructure: the metro system, taxis, ride-hailing, and arterial roads. The host venue is likely to be located with proximity to a metro station or major road arteries, easing commute challenges. Dubai’s hotel network around central business corridors often provides direct shuttle or walking connectivity to major conference sites.

Timing, Schedule & Local Conditions

Date: 28 October 2025 (some listings also mention 27–28 October)
Organizer: Research Fora
Format: The program will include keynote speeches, panel discussions, paper presentations, poster sessions, and networking slots. (The Research Leagues description of ICDADI underscores such elements)

Attendees are expected to arrive early (around 8:30 AM) for registration and opening plenary. Sessions may run until evening, with breaks for lunch, tea, and networking. Virtual participation options may run in parallel for remote attendees.

In October, Dubai’s climate typically features daytime highs around 32–34 °C and evening lows near 22–24 °C, with mostly clear skies and very little rainfall. Attendees moving between hotels, transit hubs, and the venue will want to plan for sun exposure and occasional strong sun — though the conference itself will be indoors.

Traffic in Dubai can be congested during peak hours (morning 7:30–9:30 AM, evening 5:30–7:30 PM). Organizers may encourage use of public transit or early arrival to avoid delays.

Theme, Participation & Goals

ICDADI-25 is framed around exploring disability, diversity, inclusion, and rehabilitation across disciplines including medicine, social science, education, engineering, and public policy. It aims to foster cross-sector dialogues about challenges faced by persons with disabilities—ranging from access, assistive technology, inclusive education, employment, social attitudes, policy frameworks, and intersectionality.

The program is oriented toward:

• Presenting original research on disability and diversity
• Sharing best practices and case studies in inclusion
• Networking among stakeholders (NGOs, government, academia, industry)
• Encouraging collaborative research and policy initiatives
• Enabling hybrid participation for global reach

Research Leagues, which hosts academic events, describes the objective as giving attendees a chance to share experiences on a global scale and to network for future collaboration.

Anticipated Impact & Audience

The expected audience includes:

• Academics and researchers in disability studies, rehabilitation, social inclusion
• Health professionals, therapists, rehabilitation engineers
• Policy makers, NGOs, and civil society advocates
• Technology developers (assistive technologies, accessibility tools)
• Students and early-career scholars

Because ICDADI-25 is being presented by a recognized organizer (Research Fora), it holds potential to contribute to publications or proceedings with peer review, and offer visibility to emerging research in the global disability discourse.

Dubai’s status as an international hub makes it an ideal setting to host participants from across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and beyond. The city’s infrastructure, hotel capacity, connectivity, and convening reputation support a high-profile academic gathering.