The IFLA Accessibility Metadata Network is inviting to you to a webinar: Accessibility Metadata: Enabling Discovery of Accessible Resources for the Users that Need Them “For individuals with disabilities to fully exercise their right of access to information, they must be able to discover, identify, and use resources that offer accessible content.” Accessibility Metadata: Statement
Frankfurt Book Fair 2026
Frankfurt Book Fair is one of the most important marketplaces worldwide for printed and digital content and a great social and cultural event. Publishing experts, writers, and supply chain contacts from the creative industries across the world come together and Frankfurt becomes a hub for the media and publishing industry. The event is usually attended
Introduction to the IFLA LPD Guidelines for Inclusive Library Services (Webinar)
Join this webinar to learn about Guidelines for Inclusive Library Services for Persons with Print Disabilities, developed by the IFLA Libraries Serving Persons with Print Disabilities (LPD) Section. This webinar offers an introduction to the guidelines and highlights some of the key topics and recommendations. The session is intended to support understanding how to use
Workshop on Accessible Manga and Comics
On the afternoon of Tuesday November 10th, alongside the DAISY Board meetings, an online and in-person workshop will be hosted to discuss the latest developments in accessible manga and comic books. Most digital manga is sold as page images only. Many publishers say texts should be protected from piracy. But pirates do not need the
International Conference on the Implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty
Alongside the DAISY Board meeting in Tokyo, a conference will be held on the Implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty. The Assistive Technology Development Organization (ATDO), in collaboration with the organizer, The DAISY Consortium, announces the "International Conference on the Implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty" to be held in Tokyo (Haneda) on Friday, November 13, 2026.
DAISY Board Meeting November 2026
The DAISY Board will be meeting on November 11th and 12th in Tokyo, Japan. Our meetings are open to observers, subject to space, and the board reserves the right for some agenda items to be in private. The meeting will take place in-person with November 12th will be an open meeting live streamed on Zoom
IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2026
The IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2026 is a gathering of library and information professionals from around the world. If you are attending this year, don't miss the poster session on the IFLA Libraries Serving Persons with Print Disabilities (LPD) Guidelines for Inclusive Library, highlighting practical guidance and good practices for creating more
ICEVI Africa Conference 2026
With the theme of: Towards 2030: Actualizing Inclusion, Innovation and Impact In Education Of Persons With Visual Impairment. The International Council For The Education Of People With Visual Impairment, Africa Conference promises a full schedule of presentations, workshops and an exhibition space, spanning five days in South Africa. Staff from the DAISY Consortium have been
Launch of the DAISY Regional Network for Africa
Join education leaders, policymakers, publishers, libraries, disability organizations, and accessibility experts to advance accessible publishing and inclusive education across Africa. This pre-conference event will bring together education leaders, policymakers, publishers, libraries, disability organisations and accessibility experts to advance accessible publishing and inclusive education across Africa. The programme is designed to share practical examples, build regional
M-Enabling Summit 2026
The M-Enabling Summit returns in October to deliver three days of plenary presentations, parallel conference sessions, and workshops, to an in-person and online audience. This year’s theme is entitled “Accessibility at the Core of Digital Transformation,” promising to spotlight next-generation technologies, evolving regulations, and innovative approaches to governance, reporting, and inclusive user experience design.