AT EXPO AFRICA aims for broad public engagement, bringing together assistive technology users, civil society including organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), clinicians, service providers, manufacturers, innovators, governments, regional bodies, UN agencies, and strategic donors. While expecting a large African audience, the event also seeks global representation.
Users of assistive technology and organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs)
Manufacturers, suppliers, distributors of assistive products
Assistive technology service providers
Government representatives from Senegal and other African countries, including Ministries of Health, Social Affairs, Education, Labour, Finance
Rehabilitation and clinical professionals, including orthotists & prosthetists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation physicians and clinicians
Diplomatic representation from other countries
Institutional and other strategic donors: World Bank, European Union, foundations, private sponsors, private companies
Regional institutions: African Union, ECOWAS, CEMAC, West African Economic and Monetary Union
Associations of rehabilitation professionals, e.g. FATO, ISPO, ISWP
National and international NGOs and other international organisations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, Humanity & Inclusion, Christian Blind Mission, Clinton Health Access Initiative, others…
UN agencies such as WHO, UNICEF, UNDP and UNOPS, and their regional offices
General population, e.g. teachers, academia, health workers, social workers