A11y North | GAAD 2026 Panel Discussion

To celebrate the eve of Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026, we are back with another engaging panel event, this time at a fantastic new venue: The Channel 4 HQ in Leeds! We will be joined by our panel of accessibility experts: Ashley Peacock, Senior User Researcher @ Insights; Jessica Chambers, Accessibility Evangelist @ Silktide; Barry Hill, Experienced accessibility coach

All of our panellists will be sharing their lived experiences of disabilities.

Agenda:

18:00 – Welcome

18:30 – Panel Discussion pt.1.

19:10 – Food/Drink break

19:30 – Panel Discussion pt.2.

20:15 – Close and networking

Access needs/Dietary Requirements If you have any access needs or dietary requirements, please reach out to us.