The summit will be held virtually on December 2 and 3.

IPC President Andrew Parsons will be among around 40 expert speakers participating in the event, as well as International Disability Alliance chairperson Ana Lucia Arellano and Special Olympics European Eurasia President David Evangelista.

Chapal Khasnabis, head of the Access to Assistive Technology and Medical Devices Unit at the World Health Organization, and Facundo Chavez, the human rights and disability advisor for UN Human Rights, will also speak at the event.

IPC chief brand and communications officer Craig Spence will present on the WeThe15 campaign, which is aimed at changing attitudes and creating more opportunities for people with disabilities.

"We are excited to bring together such a diverse community of world class speakers for the 2021 Inclusion Summit, who share a similar commitment to advancing human rights for all and particularly for persons with disabilities," said Mike Peters, the IPC chief executive.

"The aim is for December's summit to provide a global platform to discuss the inclusion agenda and showcase how sport for persons with disabilities advances the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development."

Organisers say the event will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions and presentations.

The event will focus on the theme of "Building Back Better: Sport as a tool to place persons with disabilities at the heart of the inclusion agenda".

Promotion of social inclusion and human rights will be among two key areas assessed, as well as how sport advances the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

"We are delighted that the 2021 Inclusion Summit is being formally launched today together with the IPC, and I thank everyone that has worked to put such an impressive programme together," said Chris Solly, World Academy of Sport director.

"The Summit continues to position sport and Paralympians at the heart of social change and aligns with many of the international agencies who together have not only changed attitudes but also behaviours globally."

Organisers said further speakers will be confirmed prior to the event.

It will be supported by the International Disability Alliance, which will provide technical assistance.

The summit will be conducted in English, with simultaneous translation provided in French and Spanish.

International sign language and closed captions will also be provided.

Sessions will take place from 2pm CET through to 6pm CET on both days.

Registration will cost €25 (£21/$29) and can be made here.