Upcoming public events
At the Disabled Leaders Network, we regularly run webinars for our members and the public. These can cover various topics to support disabled students and early career professionals.
For internal (DLN members-only) events, please look out for our email updates, newsletters and social media groups posts.
Getting into Business
23rd April 2026 | 12-1pm GMT | Virtual session
Have you ever wondered about how to get into business but worried about accessibility in the workplace? Join the Disabled Leaders Network to hear from top names in the industry such as Martyn Sibley who is the CEO and co-founder of Purple Goat, Alix Horton who is a Senior Managing Consultant at IBM Consulting and more!
Speakers:
Martyn Sibley: a social entrepreneur, speaker, and disability inclusion advocate with over 20 years of experience driving social change. He is the founder and CEO of Purple Goat, a disability-led marketing agency; he is the founder of Purple Changemakers, supporting people who want to build purpose-driven businesses and movements; and is involved in the Purple Collective campaign to increase hoist-equipped hotel rooms across the UK. His work focuses on entrepreneurship, leadership, and practical solutions that create a more inclusive society.
Alix Horton: A senior managing consultant at IBM. Alix believes that “technology has an important role in equipping people to achieve great things. My passion is enabling and empowering people to achieve the everyday and more, with inclusive and accessible technology”. She is currently leading the UK IBM Consulting – Microsoft partnership, creating market-shaping relationships that aim to solve critical client challenges. As the founder and lead of the award-winning IBM UK Disability Employee Network Group, Alix has a passion to bring a stronger commitment to EDI across IBM.
Amandipp Singh: has worked at the intersection of social impact, technology, and education, focusing on building inclusive systems for people with disabilities. As the founder of Enabled Talent, he is developing accessible employment infrastructure that connects governments, universities, and employers with untapped talent.