Category: Events

Revelo Software is returning to MACo Summer 2026 on August 12 as an exhibitor at the Tech Expo!

This year’s theme, Build What’s Next, will examine the emerging challenges and opportunities shaping local governments and highlight forward-thinking strategies that position county governments and their residents for lasting success.

Visit Revelo at Booth 52 to learn about our approach to streamlining and improving public services through modular, compliant, and implementation-ready systems.

The American Contract Compliance Association (ACCA) will feature a new training course at its 2026 National Training Institute (NTI) focused on the growing role procurement and contract compliance professionals play in enforcing digital accessibility requirements under the ADA Title II Final Rule.

The session will be led by Dr. Mark Turner, Co-Founder and Chief Product Designer at Revelo Software and President & CEO of Optimal Solutions Group. Dr. Turner designed the VPAT/ACR Evaluator platform, which helps organizations evaluate accessibility conformance documentation, identify procurement risks, and support more consistent accessibility enforcement practices.

Learn about practical, efficient, and affordable end-to-end accessibility product solutions. We will cover an overview of the accessibility lifecycle and then dive deeper into areas that are pre-emptive, improve accuracy, streamline remediation, and facilitate oversight.

Revelo products that bridge gaps in the ICT accessibility lifecycle:

• Pre-emptive: Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) evaluation, on-demand training/guidance, and content quality assurance before publication
• Improve Accuracy: Baseline establishment, creation of digital property visualizations with sitemaps, document analytics, and accessibility barrier summaries
• Remediation Automation: Document automation & tracking, AI options, manual workflow integration, and real-time guidance
• Oversight: Continuous improvement through policies, procedures, measurement, and future-proofing

The goal of this webinar is to help attendees bridge accessibility gaps within their agencies using cost-effective and user-friendly solutions: from procurement and pre‑publication QA to document remediation, web testing, governance, and long‑term compliance.

Learn more and register for the June 4 webinar!

Revelo President Tracye Turner will present at the 2026 County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) County Administration Conference, held May 13–14, during a breakout session focused on Accessibility + ADA Compliance for Counties.

Tracye’s session will provide county leaders with practical, cost-effective strategies for strengthening digital accessibility across county operations. The discussion will focus on how counties can identify and manage digital assets, build sustainable document accessibility workflows, and use emerging AI tools responsibly to support compliance.

The session will also cover proactive accessibility practices for documents, websites, and Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs), along with ways to connect accessibility efforts to broader modernization and customer experience goals.

Attendees will leave with actionable guidance for making accessibility more manageable, sustainable, and integrated into everyday county operations.

This year’s Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) Conference’s theme is “The A-MAZING World of Economic Development: Navigating Complexity. Embracing Innovation. Driving Impact.”

There were four high-impact talks centered on turning barriers into breakthroughs. From resilience planning to ecosystem alignment, presenters showcased bold solutions that are helping communities navigate complexity with clarity and confidence. Optimal’s Dr. Mark Turner was selected to give a talk on using AI for Economic Resilience. Dr. Turner shared insights based on over 20 years of experience in small business economic development, business assistance, and small business entrepreneurship.  Recent releases of products such as AcquisitionAI, Economic Impact SaaS, and Optibot, combined with this expertise, Dr. Turner presented practical and cost-effective solutions to the audience.

Optimal’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mark Turner, has been invited to participate as a featured speaker at the 2026 MPact Conference, hosted by the University of Maryland. The conference, titled “Understanding Regional Opportunities and Partnerships to Drive American Competitiveness,” will take place March 25–27, 2026, at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center in College Park, Maryland.

Dr. Turner will serve as moderator for the conference session:

“Building Regional Collaborations to Accelerate Innovation and Economic Development” | Wednesday, March 25, 2026

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Location: Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, 7801 Alumni Drive, College Park, MD 20742

A labor economist with more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Turner leads Optimal Solutions Group’s work at the intersection of data analytics, policy research, program evaluation, and technology implementation. Under his leadership, Optimal has designed and implemented large-scale data collection and evaluation systems for federal agencies including the U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the U.S. Agency for International Development, with projects spanning 25 countries.

In addition to leading Optimal Solutions Group, Dr. Turner is the Co-Founder of Revelo Software, a spin-off company delivering modular SaaS solutions for the public sector. At Revelo, he leads development of eReviewer, a next-generation peer review management platform that integrates agentic AI and human oversight to modernize grant review processes, as well as the Economic Impact Analysis SaaS, which provides real-time, credible insights into the economic and social value of public investments.

Dr. Turner’s work aligns closely with the MPact Conference’s focus on building regional partnerships, strengthening innovation ecosystems, and improving how public investments and research initiatives are designed, evaluated, and scaled.

Dr. Turner previously served on the AI Upskilling Working Group of the Maryland Governor’s Workforce Development Board, contributing to statewide strategies for workforce development and AI readiness. He currently serves on the Education & Workforce Committee of the National Data Science Alliance, supporting national efforts to advance data science education and responsible AI adoption.

The MPact conference will bring together representatives from academia, government, industry, and nonprofit organizations to examine how regional partnerships and cross-sector collaboration can strengthen innovation capacity and economic development. Conference themes include:

• Optimizing and assessing the impact of community-engaged research on policy, practice, and economic development
• Developing trustworthy and human-centered artificial intelligence applications
• Addressing grand challenges through partnerships
• Exploring the future of funding for public impact research
• Building best practices and ecosystems to support social innovation

Conference registration is available at:
https://mpact2026.umd.edu/register/

About Optimal Solutions Group

Optimal Solutions Group is a research and technology firm specializing in program evaluation, data analytics, data science, and software solution implementation for public-sector and mission-driven organizations. Based in the University of Maryland’s Discovery District, Optimal works with federal, state, and local agencies to design and evaluate programs, develop data-driven decision tools, and implement scalable software solutions that improve performance, compliance, and outcomes.

Revelo Software has recently become a commercial member of the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA).  We are delighted to participate in their upcoming 2nd ADA & Inclusion Summit on Thursday, February 26th, in Annapolis, Maryland.

For more information about the MRPA ADA & Inclusion Summit, visit:
https://members.mdrpa.org/trainings-events/Details/ada-inclusion-summit-1549772?sourceTypeId=Website .

Our participation will focus on Track 3: Accessible Digital Communication – ADA Title II rule requiring state and local governments to make their websites, documents, and mobile apps accessible. Revelo Software and Optimal Solutions Group will showcase their iAccessible, e-508, and Accessibility Assistant solutions, along with comprehensive accessibility testing and remediation services designed specifically for state and local government agencies.

About Revelo

Revelo Software develops practical technology solutions that help public sector organizations improve digital accessibility and meet federal and state compliance requirements. Revelo’s accessibility tools, including iAccessible, e-508, and Accessibility Assistant, support agencies in creating, testing, and remediating accessible digital content such as Microsoft Office documents, PDFs, and web-based materials. With a focus on usability, workflow efficiency, and compliance readiness, Revelo helps government teams deliver inclusive digital communication that works for everyone.

About Optimal Solutions Group

Optimal Solutions Group is a mission-driven consulting and technology firm supporting federal, state, and local government clients with digital modernization, accessibility, and compliance services. Optimal provides accessibility testing, document remediation, and ADA Title II digital compliance support, helping agencies make websites, mobile experiences, and public-facing digital content accessible to all users. Through expert-led remediation, quality assurance, training, and implementation support, Optimal helps park and recreation agencies build sustainable accessibility practices and meet evolving regulatory requirements, including the ADA Title II rule and April 2026 compliance deadline.

Optimal’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mark Turner, will participate as a panelist at the NIB/NAEPB 2026 Conference & Expo, taking place February 24–28, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC.

Dr. Turner will join industry and government leaders for the panel discussion “Subcontracting: Opening New Gateways for Growth” on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. The session will explore how prime contractors and Nonprofit Agencies (NPAs) can collaborate to expand opportunities beyond the Procurement List, strengthen commercial partnerships, and position agencies for sustainable, market-ready growth.

Optimal Solutions Group has been collaborating with National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and selected NPAs on procurement opportunities focused on ADA Title II audits and remediation, particularly for state, county, and municipal governments, as well as institutions of higher education. These efforts support public entities as they prepare for and implement Title II compliance in practical, scalable ways.

Drawing on more than 25 years of leading Optimal Solutions Group, decades of research on government procurement, and his work at Revelo Software, a technology company spun off from Optimal, Dr. Turner will share insights on how data, accessibility, and emerging technologies can strengthen subcontracting strategies. At Revelo, he leads the development of AcquisitionAI, a Generative AI–enabled platform designed to assess vendor readiness and deliver targeted training and technical assistance to expand participation and performance in procurement markets.

“Subcontracting can serve as a powerful pathway to innovation, inclusion, and growth when organizations invest in readiness and partnerships,” said Dr. Turner. “This discussion is an opportunity to share lessons learned from evaluating procurement systems, collaborating with NPAs, and applying AI to help agencies and vendors succeed beyond traditional models.”

Panel Details
Session: Subcontracting: Opening New Gateways for Growth
Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Location: Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC

Panelists:

• Sasha Dudis, Deloitte , https://www.linkedin.com/in/sashadudis/
• Lisa Jackson, GDIT , https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisajacksonjacksonconsultingservices/
• Molly Gimmel, D2D , https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollygimmel/
• Dr. Mark Turner, Optimal Solutions Group , https://www.linkedin.com/in/markturneratoptimal/

Moderator:

• Dean Simmonds , https://www.linkedin.com/in/deansimmonds/

About Optimal Solutions Group
Optimal Solutions Group is a data analytics, program evaluation, and digital solutions firm specializing in accessibility, compliance, procurement analytics, and evidence-based decision support for public and private sector clients. Based in the University of Maryland’s Discovery District, Optimal partners with governments and organizations nationwide to improve outcomes, transparency, and equity.

About National Industries for the Blind (NIB)
National Industries for the Blind (NIB) is a leading nonprofit organization that creates and sustains employment opportunities for people who are blind through meaningful, competitive jobs. NIB works with affiliated agencies and industry partners to expand inclusive procurement opportunities, strengthen workforce development, and promote economic independence. Learn more at https://nib.org/.