10:00-10:15

Keynote: Paul Harpur

Paul Harpur is a leading scholar and advocate in disability rights, known internationally for his work on equality, inclusive education, and the law. Drawing on his expertise in human rights, policy, and lived experience, this keynote will explore how institutions can move beyond compliance toward meaningful inclusion.

The address will examine the structural barriers that continue to shape access to education and employment, and will challenge organisations to rethink how systems, cultures, and decision-making processes can either enable or exclude disabled people. With a focus on social justice and collective responsibility, Paul Harpur will offer insights into how higher education and related sectors can play a transformative role in advancing disability equity.

This keynote will be of particular relevance to educators, policymakers, students, and practitioners committed to creating inclusive and rights-based environments.