The Good Consulting Company goes international: We are very excited to announce our inaugural The Good Access Conference.
This two-day event will take place on 14-15 April 2026, and will focus on neurodivergence and disability, two areas deeply interconnected and essential to building equitable workplaces.
Over two days of lived-experience-led training, we will help organisations move beyond good intentions and into measurable, strategic action. The evidence is clear: organisations that embed accessibility into their operations see improved usability, stronger audience engagement, increased trust, and tangible commercial results. In fact, inclusive organisations are 25% more likely to outperform on productivity and twice as likely to outperform on net income/profit. Accessibility is not a cost centre — it is a performance driver.
Who is it for?
This conference is designed for leaders and professionals who influence strategy, culture and systems:
- Employers and senior leaders
- HR, DEI and training teams
- Care and operational managers
- Digital, design, marketing and communication teams
- Health, charity, education and public-sector organisations
- Local government and mid-to-large organisations across industries
No prior knowledge about accessibility and inclusivity is required. This conference will serve not only as an eye-opener to understand why accessibility matters now and why it’s a business imperative, but you will also learn what’s really needed to make your organisation inclusive and drive real change while increasing your profits.
If you shape organisational direction, accessibility is part of your responsibility, as well as your opportunity. The question is no longer why accessibility matters. The question is whether your organisation is ready to lead.
Where
In Groningen, the Netherlands. A dynamic, internationally minded city known for innovation, bold thinking and strong academic and entrepreneurial networks. The perfect scenario for a forward-looking conversation about leadership and organisational competitiveness.
The conference will take place at Norman (Lutkenieuwstraat 5, Groningen), a beautifully converted industrial venue that reflects the city’s blend of heritage and modern innovation.
When
On Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 April 2026.
Optional cultural and networking activities will take place on Monday 13 April, offering attendees the opportunity to connect before the conference begins.
Agenda
The agenda, available here, will cover:
- Accessibility is a Strategic Advantage: Strategy, Culture, and Leadership Foundations
- Operationalising Accessibility Across Teams
- Measuring Impact: KPIs, Reporting & ROI
- The Purple Euro in EU: Why Accessibility Grows Your Audience
- Accessible Communication for the young, old, international, disabled and everyone in-between
- Accessibility in Ageing, Care, and Local Institutions
- Neurodivergence at work: Mental Health, Burnout & Suicide Prevention
- Embedding Change Through Lived Experience
Among other interesting sessions and topics to help your organisation become more inclusive. All sessions will be practical, evidence-based and designed for real-world application.
Speakers
Heike Jord Knip – CEO & Founder of The Good Consulting Company.
Heike brings a unique perspective shaped by lived experience and decades of professional practice. For 30 years, he navigated systems not built for neurodivergent people, masking his identity and battling mental health challenges. Everything changed in 2014 when his daughter Valentina was born with CDKL5, a rare neurological condition. Supporting her helped Heike rediscover his purpose: creating a world where no one has to hide to survive.
Additionally, Heike is a leading trainer and consultant in accessibility and neurodivergence, delivering practical, evidence-based solutions for organisations worldwide.
Caitlin Quinn – Chief of Brand, Communications & Accessibility at The Good Consulting Company
Caitlin is a brand, communications, and accessibility strategist who combines creative vision with compliance expertise to deliver campaigns that make inclusion visible and actionable. She leads access-first strategies that transform accessibility from a checkbox into a competitive advantage.
Her work spans to impact-driven campaigns, risk mitigation & reputation management, access-first governance, and more.
Secure your seat today
Join us in this amazing and human‑centred event focused on digital accessibility, neurodivergence, inclusive workplaces, and sustainable organisational change.
This is not a mass event. It is intentionally limited to 80 seats to ensure depth, discussion and high-quality networking with peers who are serious about change.
If accessibility is on your strategic horizon — or if it should be — this is the room you want to be in.
