Universal Design Summit 8

Emerging Advancements, Trends, and Technologies

in Universal Design

November 18 – 20, 2026

Saint Louis, Missouri and online

Tickets and Registration

Exhibit at UDS8

Partnership Opportunities

Advisory Committee

Keynote Speakers

Dona Edwards

TEDx Speaker | Fashion Advocate

Jordana Maisel, PhD

Director, IDEA Center
Assoc. Dean | Assoc. Professor

University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning

Michael Allen Nesmith

Creative Director

Amazon

Tickets for UDS8

Purchase Tickets

Ticket purchases are hosted by Ticket Tailor. If you cannot access the purchase form, please contact Rachel Goldmeier at rgoldmeier@starkloff.org.

Multiple ticket types are available:

In-Person Ticket Options

Saint Louis University campus

Saint Louis, Missouri

General Admission

In-person admittance to all three days (Nov. 18 – 20) of Universal Design Summit 8.

Single Day

In-person admittance to one day of the three days of Universal Design Summit 8.

Student

Discounted general admission rate for students.

Students must use the email associated with their college to verify their student status.

Virtual Tickets

Livestream of all sessions hosted on the main stage: keynotes, plenary sessions, and select breakout sessions

Please note UDS8 events are scheduled on CST (GMT-6).

Virtual*

Live access to everything on the main stage: keynote, plenary, and select breakout session.

*Virtual attendees will not have the opportunity to explore breakout sessions presented in other venues.

Partnership Opportunities: Sponsors and Exhibitors

People with disabilities of all kinds…
older adults…
people caring for children or parents…
people who just need to get the dang door open while their hands are full of groceries…
anyone navigating injury…fatigue…stress…

When the spaces we gather are only designed for the “average” user, barriers exclude so many of us.

We want to partner with you in building a world where all of us can thrive.

As a UDS8 sponsor, your investment works before, during, and after the event, creating lasting connections and driving meaningful engagement with attendees throughout the Summit.

Sponsor Opportunities

Exhibitor Opportunities

UDS8 Advisory Committee

Experts across industries, from architecture to digital accessibility to occupational therapy, partner with us to develop the programming for our Universal Design Summits. In addition to their professional expertise, many of those serving on the advisory committee have lived experience with disability. Thank you to our collaborators for Universal Design Summit 8: