Activities organised by researchers in the network in order to spread their knowledge on accessibility to society. The goal is to raise awareness on how important it is for everyone to have access to communication and information, as well as to offer innovative solutions.
INDIBA, Sant Quirze del Vallès
For this year’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), the affiliated entity INDIBA is organising a conference for company staff on communicative accessibility in the workplace. The event will feature Blanca Arias, Marta Brescia and Clara Anush del Rey, researchers from TraDiLex (UPF), as expert speakers.
Barcelona
For this year’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), the Directorate-General for Digital Services and Citizen Experience (DGSEC) is organising a conference focused on web accessibility. It will feature the participation of researchers Mireia Ribera, from the Grup d’Intel·ligència Artificial i Data Science (UB), and Estel·la Oncins, from TransMedia Catalonia (UAB). Affiliated organisations TothomWeb and ACAPPS will also take part.
Online
For this year’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), the TransMedia Catalonia group (UAB) hosts an online workshop that delves into the European acts on accessibility and AI and how they overlap.
Virtual
For this year’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), the GRIHO group (UdL) is organising an online conference to learn about people, design, web development, evaluation and artificial intelligence in the field of digital accessibility.
FGC trains
Anna Matamala, Pilar Orero, Estel·la Oncins and Carme Mangiron, researchers from TransMedia Catalonia (UAB), will be among the experts taking part in the Expert Seat, an outreach and knowledge-transfer initiative within the Vagó de la Ciència. The initiative places a researcher on an FGC train, where members of the public can approach them and ask questions about their field of expertise.
Rectorat building (Campus UAB)
Following the 1st Knowledge Transfer Day in Social Sciences and Humanities, UAB continues the debate and dialogue on how research in Social Sciences and Humanities translates into real impact through services, networks, and strategic collaborations. The morning focuses on exploring transfer tools, sharing success stories, and creating new opportunities among universities, administration, and businesses.
Barcelona
The GRIHO group (UdL) took part in the CHI 2026 conference, one of the most relevant international platforms in the field of HCI (human–computer interaction). They presented several publications in workshops aimed at both academia and HCI professionals and experts.
Fira Barcelona (Barcelona)
The DiCode research group will take part in the Saló de l'Ensenyament 2026, at EspaiCiència, the area dedicated to showcasing research carried out in Catalonia. They will participate together with CITM-UPC (which will have a permanent stand at the event) to present serious games projects developed by members and students associated with the group.
