Bridge Multimedia CEO, Matt Kaplowitz, will deliver the plenary keynote address at the prestigious FCEI (Family-Centered Early Intervention) 2026 International Conference, to be held in Austria, June 11–13, 2026. His keynote, titled “Welcoming the Future: Artificial Intelligence as a Partner in Family-Centered Early Intervention,” will explore how human-centered AI tools are beginning to support families and practitioners in new and sometimes surprising ways. The talk will highlight emerging AI-supported tools for Deaf/Hard of Hearing children and families. These include tools supporting live and prerecorded narration, as well as early language modeling and emergent literacy.
“We’re building toward a future where AI isn’t just powering products,” Kaplowitz says, “it’s supporting relationships — between families, children, and the professionals who guide them.”
Bridge Multimedia is an award-winning universal design development company that works at the intersection of accessibility and innovation. Bridge’s team of accessibility specialists and technology strategists, guided by a 12-member Deaf Advisory Board, develops of AI-based tools for inclusive education to close communication gaps. Bridge’s participation in the 2026 FCEI Conference, ideally, will spark an international conversation to imagine, shape, and champion tools that reflect the values of family-centered early intervention.
The FCEI Conference is a leading global convening for professionals, advocates, and families committed to optimizing outcomes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children from birth to age five. The event draws participation from 50+ countries and focuses on best practices that are collaborative, inclusive, and family-driven. The FCEI 2026 Conference will feature a pre-conference workshop titled “What Happens When AI Meets a 3-Year-Old? (And Why It Matters),” which Kaplowitz will facilitate for educators, parents, and Deaf leaders.
For more information about FCEI 2026: https://www.fcei.at
To learn more about Bridge Multimedia’s AI work:
https://www.bridgemultimedia.com
Stay tuned for further updates on this exciting event….
The Bridge Team
