Assistive Technology Salon: Show, Tell, Discuss
Tuesday, 24 November 2026 · CIC Berlin
Doors open at 18:30 · Doors close at 19:00
Bring a project, a prototype, a question, or an experience to share.
ÆTHOS invites you to an informal salon at CIC Berlin exploring assistive technology, accessibility, and inclusive design.
Held in collaboration with Women on the Rise, an accelerator programme run by CROSSBIE and EY Japan and backed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, supporting Japanese female founders expanding to Europe.
The evening centers on the work and experiences participants bring. Share something you are developing, demonstrate a tool, discuss a challenge, or simply join the conversation. Early ideas and work in progress are welcome.
We welcome projects across communication, mobility, sensory access, learning, cognitive support, and everyday independence, including AI applications, software, hardware, and practical adaptations.
What to expect
Short participant presentations and demonstrations. A screen will be available for connecting your laptop.
Questions, constructive feedback, and group discussion.
Conversations about user needs, product development, technical challenges, and routes to funding.
Opportunities to find collaborators.
The salon is open to people who use assistive technology, families, developers, researchers, designers, practitioners, investors, and other funders.
Joining us: Ting Wen, founder of With U. Inspired by her experience raising a child with Down syndrome, Ting developed HugMap to help families with preschool children explore development, discover play ideas, and record everyday moments. She will share a short demonstration as part of the salon’s project presentations.
We particularly welcome clinicians, investors, and funders interested in helping teams shape product development.
Would you like to share your work? Please prepare a short introduction of around 5–7 minutes, including a live demonstration if you wish, followed by 5–10 minutes of questions and discussion. Tell us what you are working on and where feedback or collaboration would help. Contact Dmitri to arrange a presentation slot. You are equally welcome to attend without presenting.
For presentation enquiries or access requirements, contact Dmitri Katz at dmitri@aethos.org.