Conferences

Interested in learning more about accessibility? The following conferences provide opportunities to expand your skills and engage with other accessibility professionals.

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 websites and library resources.
Details
  • Format: In person (Denver, CO) with a virtual option.
  • Date: Annually in November.
  • Cost: Varies, plus travel expenses for in person.

axe-con

is the world’s largest digital accessibility conference that welcomes developers, designers, business users, and accessibility professionals of all experience levels to an accessibility conference focused on building, testing, and maintaining accessible digital experiences.

Details
  • Format: Virtual.
  • Date: Annually in February.
  • Cost: Free.

Digital Collegium (formerly HighEdWeb)

Annual Conference

The is the conference created by and for higher education digital professionals. It offers four days of high-quality professional development from fellow professionals, keynote speakers and interactive networking events.

Accessibility Summit

The t gives attendees an opportunity to learn best practices, share stories with peers and expand knowledge on a wide range of accessibility topics. Beginners and experts, non-technical and technical users, and everyone in-between benefit from attending.

Additional Training from the Digital Collegium

The Digital Collegium offers several other training opportunities. Learn about .

Annual Conference Details
  • Format: In-person with a virtual option.
  • Date: Annually in September/October.
  • Cost: Varies based on participant choices.
Accessibility Summit Details
  • Format: Virtual.
  • Date: Annually in July.
  • Cost: TBA

Microsoft Ability Summit

The Microsoft Ability Summit explores new accessible technology. Learn from experts around the globe at this free digital event.

Details
  • Format: Virtual.
  • Date: Annually in March.
  • Cost: Free.

Web Accessibility in Mind

The virtual conference provides participants with content that will help them mature their practice in digital accessibility. The goals of the conference include:

  • Provide a diverse range of perspectives from a diverse group of speakers.
  • Share solutions to accessibility challenges.
  • Give advice and guidance that helps our participants to actively contribute to providing more accessible digital spaces.
  • Bring together a cross section of public and private sector technology professionals from organizations large and small.
Details
  • Format: Virtual.
  • Date: Annually in August.
  • Cost: Free.