10th Annual Microsoft #AbilitySummit All virtual this year

Announcing the Ability Summit Concert! We are excited to announce that Ability Summit 2020 will conclude with a virtual concert with Mandy Harvey. Mandy Harvey is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and inspirational speaker who lost her residual hearing at the age of nineteen. Mandy Harvey first hit the limelight as a contestant in the 12th season of America’s Got Talent and has since been touring, writing and performing. As a deaf musician, Mandy is passionate about inclusive elements including American Sign Language. Mandy will be joined by Amber Galloway Gallego, who is a professional musical ASL interpreter. We look forward to closing out Ability Summit in a musical and inclusive way! Be sure to join us on Thursday, May 28 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time. Mandy Harvey Amber Galloway Gallego Agenda & Sessions Details ·        This year’s agenda will host an impressive line-up of external speakers and Microsoft executives, including Satya Nadella (CEO), Brad Smith (President), Chuck Edward (CVP), Dave McCarthy (CVP), Cindy Rose (CVP), Jenny Lay-Flurrie (Chief Accessibility Officer), and Panos Panay (Chief Product Officer). ·        Breakout Session options and descriptions are now available. Browse the agenda and plan your virtual event experience. At this time, there is no need to sign up for sessions. More information on how to join a session will be shared in the ‘Know Before You Participate’ email. ·        Check out additional opportunities to engage with sessions and partners through the Career Corner, NGO Fair, and Microsoft Demo & Product Fair. ·        To accommodate all time zones, the sessions will also be recorded. Spread the Word To help us spread the word about the 10th Annual Ability Summit, please feel free to forward this email to your colleagues – both internal and external. Who should attend? Anyone interested in learning more about disability inclusion and accessibility is welcome to register to attend all or part of this free event. Resources Visit aka.ms/abilitysummit for the latest details. Review your registration details. Check the FAQs for answers to the most common questions and concerns. Contact ability@microsoft.com if you have additional questions. Join the conversation on Twitter by following @MSFTEnable. Thank you, and we look forward to your participation! Ability Summit Planning Team