UXDX EMEA 2026

UXDX EMEA 2026 is Europe’s leading conference for product, UX, design, and engineering teams. In 2026, we’re coming to Berlin with a programme that includes dedicated sessions and a hands-on workshop focused on accessibility. Covering how to embed inclusive design practices across cross-functional product teams. Accessibility is a team sport. At UXDX, we bring together product managers, designers, researchers, and engineers to break down silos and build better products together. That means building products that work for everyone. This year’s agenda includes talks on designing for inclusion, accessibility in design systems, and how to make continuous discovery and delivery practices more accessible by default.

What’s included for accessibility:

  • Sessions on inclusive design and accessibility integration in product workflows
  • A hands-on accessibility workshop led by practitioners
  • Broader themes around design leadership, engineering enablement, and user-centred practices

Past attendees have come from Google, Spotify, Booking.com, Zalando, JPMorgan Chase, and many more. Over 25,000 people have attended UXDX events worldwide.

📍 Berlin, Germany

🎟️ Tickets: https://uxdx.com/berlin/2026/tickets/

📅 Agenda: https://uxdx.com/berlin/2026/agenda/

GBS GAAD 2026

A ninety-minute in-person event (Nathan) with a hybrid option using Teams. Short talks, practical demonstrations and interactive stations so people can try accessibility tools.

HOT NETWORKING – Digital Done right!

This June, join us for a FREE, inspiring and practical session with Chris Naylor, founder of Bnode—a leader in ethical digital strategy and accessibility. At Bnode, the mission is bold: “Digital Done Right”—where smart digital strategy meets ethical responsibility to drive positive change for people and the planet. Chris brings a wealth of experience and innovation in making websites more inclusive for all users. Through hands-on tools and proven strategies, he’s helped businesses transform their digital presence to be more accessible, more effective, and more aligned with today’s values.

In this session, you’ll:

1. Discover how digital accessibility can boost your brand’s reputation and reach.

2. Learn practical steps to make your website more user-friendly for everyone.

3. Hear real stories from Chris’s journey leading digital change for purpose-driven businesses.

Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your online presence and lead with inclusivity. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to level up, this session will give you the insight and tools you need to do digital—right.

Inclusion Lab at BIMA House @SXSW London

Join CACI’s Inclusion Lab at BIMA House @ SXSW. As part of GAAD, CACI is proud to bring our hands-on Inclusion Lab to BIMA House at SXSW London, an immersive space where you can experience accessibility in action. From email and the telephone to voice recognition and video captions, many everyday innovations were created by and for people with disabilities. Join us in the BIMA Loft for an interactive session exploring how inclusive design drives better digital and phygital experiences for everyone. Discover how shifting to an accessible mindset can transform the way your organisation approaches innovation. Register here to get access to the BIMA Loft: https://bima.co.uk/bima-programmes/bima-house-sxsw-london/

Accessibility in Action: Our Journey at Build Capable

At Build Capable, we prioritize accessibility and inclusion in everything we do. Our commitment shows up every day in our team culture, our services, our products, and how we engage with our community. For this Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re inviting you into a conversation about our accessibility journey.

We’ll discuss:

  • How our accessibility journey started and has evolved over time.
  • How we operationalize building more inclusive learning experiences.
  • Bringing new employees, consultants, and vendors into our journey.
  • Our approach to creating Build Capable XCL with accessibility in mind from the start.
  • Our experience with Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs).
  • Lessons learned and what’s next in our accessibility work

You can join us in Zoom for the discussion or catch the LinkedIn livestream on the Build Capable LinkedIn homepage. We will post the recording to our YouTube channel with accurate closed captions and transcript after the event.

Empowering Inclusion: GAAD 2025 Team Seminar on Digital Accessibility

In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 15, we invite all team members to join a special seminar dedicated to promoting digital inclusion. This session will highlight the importance of accessibility in our work, explore real-world barriers faced by people with disabilities, and demonstrate how thoughtful design and technology can bridge the gap. Together, let’s deepen our understanding, share best practices, and reaffirm our commitment to creating accessible digital experiences for all.

Digital Accessibility and Inclusion Collaborative

This interactive training for state staff highlights practical steps to improve digital accessibility across New Mexico agencies. Participants will explore key tools, such as WAVE, and view live demos of accessibility testing. They will also learn how to document issues using a structured spreadsheet. A screen reader demonstration will provide valuable insight into how blind users navigate digital content. The session concludes with a Q&A session for additional staff support.

Accessibility & Inclusion 2025

The Accessibility & Inclusion 2025 event is scheduled for 5 June 2025 at the Sofitel Melbourne. This unique one-day event brings together accessibility specialists, designers, technologists, and advocates to explore the future of inclusive design and technology.

Key topics include:

  • The role of emerging technologies in accessibility.
  • Designing for the intersection of diverse identities.
  • Creating sensory-rich experiences that serve everyone.

Accessibility Club Summit 2025

The Accessibility Club Summit 2025, taking place on May 24–25 in Würzburg, Germany, is a two-day community-driven event for developers, designers, and accessibility enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond. Organized by a network of a11y meetups, the summit features a BarCamp-style first day with spontaneous sessions and selected presentations, followed by a second day of hands-on workshops led by community members. Pre-planned talks will include human-made live captions and be streamed online, promoting inclusive participation. The event fosters knowledge exchange, networking, and collaborative learning in the field of web accessibility and inclusive design.

A11y North #7 | GAAD Celebration Interactive Panel | Happy Birthday A11y North!

Location: Burendo close to Leeds train station.

Join A11y North’s esteemed panellists, Charlie Turrell, Ashley Peacock, Andy Carter and Barry Hill as we explore how technology has impacted their lives, looking at both the positives and negatives of living with a disability in the digital age.

Slido will be up and running to ask questions directly to the panellists.

Agenda:

18:00 – Pizza & Drinks (We try to cater for dietary requirements where possible, message us in advance if you have any concerns)

18:30 – Panel discussion begins

19:30 – Q&A

20:00 – Leave Burendo, with options for further networking nearby!