Accessibility Conferences and Events

We are in the process of putting a list of accessibility conferences that take place regularly. If there is a conference that we have missed please mention it in the comments section &it will be added to the list.

1. #a11yTOConf
   A curated playlist of talks, focused on digital accessibility
2. A Future Date
   A virtual a11y conference
3. A11y Bytes
   A11y Bytes is a dynamic, fast-paced evening of lightning talks about digital accessibility and the needs and preferences of users with disabilities.
4. Accessibility Club Conference
   1-day 1-track conference for web developers and designers about all things web accessibility and assistive technology
5. AccessibilityPlus Event Calendar
   Accessibility.com presents AccessibilityPlus Event calendar, where you will find the latest, upcoming events and the most recent past events.
6. Accessibility Scotland
   Accessibility Scotland’s focus is on providing a friendly, affordable, and informative day focused on digital accessibility and inclusion.
7. Accessing Higher Ground
   Accessing Higher Ground focuses on the implementation and benefits of:
   • Accessible media, Universal Design and Assistive Technology in the university, business and public setting;
   •Legal and policy issues, including ADA and 508 compliance;
   •The creation of accessible media and information resources, including Web pages and library resources.
8. AccessU
   Accessibility: Off the Sideline and into the Mainstream
9. Axe-con
   Deque Systems announces axe-con, a new, digital accessibility conference. 
10. Conference on European Web Accessibility Regulations
    IAAP Europe and G3ict are co-organizing an event covering policy, standardization and case studies in the European perspective of web accessibility. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the increasing requirements for private and public sectors.
11. CSUN-International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference
    Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, has provided an inclusive setting for researchers, practitioners, exhibitors, end users, speakers and other participants to share knowledge and best practices in the field of assistive technology.
12. Digital Accessibility Legal Summit
    Digital Accessibility Legal Summit bring together experts from the fields of accessibility and legal to discuss current trends, and to provide insights that will be helpful to practitioners in their work on digital accessibility.
13. Funka Accessibility Days
    Northern Europes largest event on web accessibility
14. HelloA11Y
    HelloA11y is evangelising the Indian tech community with accessibility knowledge by hosting virtual conference, providing mentorship & guidance.
15. ICT Accessibility Testing Symposium
    Is a place where you can share your innovations and to help explore how we can adapt to new accessibility challenges in our new world.
16. Inclusive Design 24 (#ID24)
    A Free 24-Hour Online Community Event On Accessibility
17. M-Enabling Summit
    1st Global Summit on Accessible Mobile Technology for Seniors and Users of All Abilities
18. Magnify Conference
    The Magnify Conference was created from a surge of inspiration when seeing so many talented people practicing inclusive design practices daily across the globe.
19. OZeWAI Conference
    Bringing together digital accessibility experts, specialists and researchers from all over the world to explore digital inclusion.
20. TechAccessOK Conference
    TechAccessOK is Oklahoma’s premier conference that focuses on accessibility in technology and the web
21. Texthelp’s Festival of Accessibility
    At Texthelp’s Festival of Accessibility, hear from a range of experts to discover key learnings and find out what’s next.
22. The Guelph Accessibility Conference
    To raise awareness (and encourage action) among educators, IT managers and providers, web managers and content providers, course designers, and individuals who create and disseminate information regarding:
    ◦Accessibility issues related to the use of information in a range of formats and settings
    ◦Standards, tools and strategies for identifying and correcting information accessibility barriers
    ◦Strategies for incorporating the issue of accessibility into the real-world environment of competing interests and limited resources.
23. Web4All
    W4A continues to be a premiere venue for accessibility research, and we welcome submissions on all aspects of web accessibility. We invite your best work that advances our understanding of access for people across the accessibility continuum.
24. WordPress Accessibility Day
    WP A11y Day is a 24-hour global event. We’ll be featuring a selection of speakers from around the world.

The need and acknowledgment of inclusive design is growing; yet even experienced practitioners feel intimidated in how to get started. Here we hope that those already doing this practice can lead the way and share their learnings with others.