Birnbaum Interpreting Services In-Person Leadership Forum

Agenda

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

Post-Production ASL: Why Workflow Matters

What post-production ASL is — and why it differs from live interpreting.

11:00-11:45

ASL Workflows, Quality Controls, and Best Practices

Aligning accessibility outcomes with organizational goals and compliance needs.

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

Brian Birnbaum

Brian Birnbaum is a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) and second-generation leader at BIS. As the son of BIS’s founder, Brian brings a lifelong connection to the Deaf community and a deep commitment to advancing high-quality, compliant ASL and accessibility solutions for organizations.

Connie Anderson

Connie is a nationally certified ASL interpreter and CODA whose life and career have been deeply rooted in accessibility services, with ASL as her first language. With more than 20 years at BIS, she has advanced from frontline VRS and VRI interpreting to ASL and Administration Manager, leading nationwide video remote interpreting services and interpreter recruitment in support of accessible communication at scale.

Daniel Sommer

Daniel works at the intersection of accessibility, language, and technology. He began his career in real-time and post-production captioning and now combines project management with technical development across captioning, audio description, and ASL localization. His work with BIS focuses on building accessibility solutions that scale responsibly while prioritizing quality and user experience.

Mary Grothe

Mary is the Chief Revenue Officer at Piedmont Global, where she focuses on expanding partnerships and delivering measurable value for clients and partners.

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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

Parking Garage

There is a parking garage behind the building. Drive around the back to enter.
1010 N. Glebe Rd.

Inside the garage, follow directions to park near 1010 N. Glebe Rd. elevator entrance.
Elevator

Take the elevator to the 2nd floor.

Register now

Attendees are welcome to submit discussion topics in advance to info@bisworld.com.