Meet NCIL’s 2026 Keynote Speakers!

NCIL is proud to announce a few exciting details about this year’s conference.

We’ve got an electrifying line up of speakers and a packed agenda.

Agenda

Our Keynote Speakers:

  • Mia Ives-Rublee (Opening Plenary)
  • Kelly Buckland (Awards Luncheon)
  • Victor Pineda (Closing Plenary)

Read full speaker bios

We hope you will join us!

Graphic announcing keynote speakers for 2026 Annual Conference on Independent Living. Three portrait photos appear across top against pale orchid backdrops. Left: Mia Ives-Rublee in a red blazer over a light shirt, seated with hands folded. Center: Kelly Buckland is wearing a white cowboy hat and black jacket, using a motorized wheelchair. Right: Victor Pineda seated in a power wheelchair, wearing a blazer and light shirt, with visible assistive breathing equipment.

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Image: Graphic announcing keynote speakers for 2026 Annual Conference on Independent Living. Three portrait photos appear across top against pale orchid backdrops. Left: Mia Ives-Rublee in a red blazer over a light shirt, seated with hands folded. Center: Kelly Buckland is wearing a white cowboy hat and black jacket, using a motorized wheelchair. Right: Victor Pineda seated in a power wheelchair, wearing a blazer and light shirt, with visible assistive breathing equipment.