Accessible Music Publishing Round Table

Date: November 21, 2023

Time: 10:00-13:00 UTC/GMT

Location: Online

DAISY

The international DAISY Consortium and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) invite music publishers, composers, and music-setters/engravers to take part in our upcoming online Round Table on Accessible Music Publishing. The event aims to explore and understand various sector requirements, through presentations and discussions between: mainstream music publishers (including exam boards) braille and

Inclusive Africa Conference 2024

Start date: May 14, 2024 - End date: May 16, 2024

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Conference

This virtual and in-person event promotes the advancement of digital accessibility and assistive technology for persons with disabilities in Africa.

5th International Workshop on Digitization and E-Inclusion in Mathematics and Science 2024

Start date: February 15, 2024 - End date: February 17, 2024

Location: Nihon University, Tokyo, Japan

Conference

This hybrid (in-person and online) event is focused on the effective digitization and delivery of STEM resources. Topics will include: Digitizing and processing printed documents in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics): technology / practice, Digital libraries for STEM, Accessibility of STEM documents, accessible PDF (e.g. PDF/UA) for STEM documents, Accessibility of tables and figures,

ICT Accessibility Testing Symposium

Start date: November 1, 2023 - End date: November 2, 2023

Location: Washington DC

Conference

This two day symposium brings together accessibility professionals to present, discuss, and debate the accessibility testing of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Attracting both newcomers to the field of accessibility testing, as well as seasoned professionals who have made a career in testing,  the conference is attended by test process developers, conformance testing practitioners, usability

ICEVI Africa Conference 2023

Start date: October 9, 2023 - End date: October 12, 2023

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Conference

The first ICEVI Africa Conference wil be held in Nairobi, Kenya with the theme: "The Future of Education for People with Visual Impairment in Africa" The conference will host several presentation sessions, related meetings, breakout sessions, an exhibition and social events.

Tactile Reading Conference 2025

Start date: June 2, 2025 - End date: June 4, 2025

Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Conference

The Tactile Reading Conference will bring together experts from around the wide who engage with making information accessible through tactile solutions. In addition to braille, this event will also encompass tactile graphics, drawings and 3D. This three day conference will feature a varied program covering all aspects of tactile reading and graphics with inspiring speakers.

WIPO Celebration – 10 Years of the Marrakesh Treaty

Date: July 12, 2023

Time: 9:30am CEST (7:30am UTC)

Location: Online and Geneva, Switzerland

Conference

The Marrakesh Treaty was adopted 10 years ago and has become WIPO's fastest growing treaty, currently covering 119 countries with 93 contracting parties. This WIPO in-person and virtual event celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Treaty which continues to improve the lives of people with print disabilities around the world.

DAISY AGM 2024

Date: May 30, 2024

Location: Paris, France

DAISY

The DAISY Consortium Annual General Meeting for 2024 will be held in Paris, France on May 30. In the general meeting we transact the formal business required under our articles and governing regulations, and feature presentations to highlight some of our work. The AGM will be hosted in person and streamed via Zoom.

M-Enabling Summit 2023

Start date: October 10, 2023 - End date: October 12, 2023

Location: Washington, DC, USA

Conference

With the theme of "AI and Digital Transformation: New Paradigms for Accessibility and Inclusion Strategies" the M-Enabling Summit returns in October to deliver two days of parallel conference sessions and a day of workshops.

10 Years of the Marrakesh Treaty – Webinar

Date: June 27, 2023

Time: 1300 UTC

Location: Zoom webinar

Webinar

On the 10th anniversary of the Marrakesh Treaty join the IFLA Section Libraries Serving Persons with Print Disabilities (LPD) and guests in a celebration and exploration of the accomplishments, challenges, and future of the Marrakesh Treaty. This webinar is run in collaboration with the DAISY Consortium and will feature representatives from IFLA, ABC, EIFL, EBU/WBU