Join us in person on March 12th
Birnbaum Interpreting Services Leadership Forum
Join the BIS team for an in-person event focused on the next generation of Deaf access services, with an eye toward digital tools and AI. Following registration and a brief networking intro, BIS leadership will provide expert-led discussions, live ASL workflow demonstrations, and peer conversations for leaders responsible for inclusive communication.
Thursday
March 12th
10:00AM - 2:00PM
EST
1010 N Glebe Rd.
Arlington, VA
ASL Interpretation
Live & On-Site
Reserve your spot
Free admission · Limited seating
Accessibility, ASL, and the Future of Inclusive Communication Inside Organizations
10:00-10:15
Registration & networking
Attendee check-in and informal networking as guests arrive, connect with peers, and prepare for the program. Doors open at 9:45.
10:15–10:20
Welcome & opening remarks
Brief introduction from Mary, setting the event context, objectives, and relevance of AI and language access.
10:20-11:00
Deaf Access Tech Retrospective
The history of Deaf access technology, from the hearing aid to today's digital and AI tools
11:00-11:45
The Latest BIS Services & Tools
Localization and Data Aggregation push access into the digital frontier.
11:45-12:30
Lunch & Networking
Light lunch will be provided. Informal networking with peers and BIS team.
12:30-1:00
Q&A and Open Discussion
Audience-led discussion tied to real organizational needs.
1:00-1:45
Peer Roundtable: Accessibility at Scale
Exploring how organizations are approaching ASL, compliance, and inclusive communication.
1:45–2:00
Closing Remarks & Raffle
Closing reflections from Mary Grothe and Brian Birnbaum, followed by giveaways, swag, and an attendee raffle.
Featured Speakers
Meet the industry experts sharing their insights at this year's symposium
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Connie Anderson
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Daniel Sommer
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Mary Grothe
Hosted by: Birnbaum Interpreting Services
Event details & registration
Everything you need to know about attending and how to secure your spot
Parking and directions
Piedmont Global Office
1010 N. Glebe Rd.
Arlington, VA 22201
How to get there
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Parking Garage
There is a parking garage behind the building. Drive around the back to enter.
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1010 N. Glebe Rd.
Inside the garage, follow directions to park near 1010 N. Glebe Rd. elevator entrance.
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Elevator
Take the elevator to the 2nd floor.
Register now
Attendees are welcome to submit discussion topics in advance to info@bisworld.com.
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