2026 Speakers
 
 
 
 
 
 

Eleonora Sermoneta

Eleonora Sermoneta

Eleonora Sermoneta is a museum practitioner and accessibility advocate with nearly two decades of experience across Canadian and European cultural institutions. 

Most recently Senior Manager of Education and Public Engagement at the Aga Khan Museum, she led school programs, community outreach, digital learning, and accessibility initiatives — including sensory-inclusive resources and co-created supports for neurodivergent visitors developed in partnership with autism organizations. Her work advocates for a fundamental shift in how museums approach access — moving beyond compliance toward genuine inclusion. She has presented at ICCROM and MuseumNext, contributed to the Why Museums Matter podcast series, and published with Group for Education in Museums (GEM) and the International Institute for Conservation. She holds graduate degrees in Art History, Cultural Economics, and Heritage Resources Management.

Sessions

Beyond the Welcome Sign: From Accessibility to Belonging 
Thursday, November 12, 2026 @ 1:30PM - 3:00PM

What does it take to create spaces where everyone feels they truly belong? Join speakers, self-advocates, and representatives from organizations across sectors that are leading the way as they share practical lessons, challenges, and successes in creating environments that move beyond accessibility and toward genuine inclusion.
 

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