News & Events

News & Events

Here you will find the latest news as well as upcoming and previous events.

30 Years of the DAISY Consortium

DAISY 30th Anniversary 1996-2026
Today, we celebrate an important milestone: 30 years of the DAISY Consortium. Let me briefly take you back to where it all began. In the late 1980s, the Swedish Library…

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Do You Really Know DAISY?

"DAISY" written on a background of pastel question marks
This year we celebrate DAISY’s 30th anniversary, and over that time the work of DAISY has touched the lives of millions of people all around the world. Many know DAISY…

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The Missing Voices

sign saying "missing voices" with megaphone icons in the corners
What was previously a specialist tool for assistive technology, text-to-speech (TTS) technology can now be found nearly everywhere. It comes as standard on smart speakers, phones, vehicles, computers, and continues…

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Upcoming Events

IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2026

August 10, 2026 - August 13, 2026

Busan, Republic of Korea

Launch of the DAISY Regional Network for Africa

Date: September 28, 2026

Julia Room, Emperors Palace Convention Resort, Johannesburg

ICEVI Africa Conference 2026

September 28, 2026 - October 2, 2026

Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa

M-Enabling Summit 2026

October 5, 2026 - October 7, 2026

Arlington, Virginia, USA

Workshop on Accessible Manga and Comics

Date: November 10, 2026

Tokyo, Japan

DAISY Board Meeting November 2026

November 11, 2026 - November 12, 2026

Tokyo, Japan

International Conference on the Implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty

November 13, 2026 - November 14, 2026

Tokyo, Japan