Standardisation

Researchers in the network participate in drafting regulations, standards, or high-level documents in European and international bodies (ISO, UNE, ITU, CEN, EBU…) to ensure accessibility is taken into account in public policies.

Past Activities

Participation in ITU-T Study Group 21, Question 1/21

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    Geneva, Switzerland

Researchers Anna Matamala, Pilar Orero and Estel·la Oncins (TransMedia Catalonia) are participating in Working Group 21, within Question 1/21. This meeting will enable progress on the work items the group is collaborating on, relating to standards in sign language and accessibility terminology. They have also collaborated with the affiliated organisations 3Cat and SWISSTxt.

UN Virtual Worlds Day 2026

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    Geneva, Switzerland

Several UN agencies organise the third UN Virtual Worlds Day, a date to explore and discuss the role of artificial intelligence and virtual technologies in the field of sustainable development. Researcher Pilar Orero (TransMedia Catalonia) will participate.

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Meeting of ITU-D Study Group 1

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    Online

Anna Matamala, director of AccessCat and researcher at TransMedia Catalonia, will participate in ITU-D SG1 and in Question 5/1: “Consumer protection and empowerment, and meaningful accessibility for all, especially for persons with disabilities and persons with specific needs”. She will speak about the network and the catalogue.

1st Citiverse Assembly

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    Valencia

Researcher Pilar Orero (TransMedia Catalonia) takes part in the 1st Citiverse Assembly. This global forum brings together governments, public stakeholders, policymakers, international organizations, leading companies, and researchers to discuss virtual worlds, AI, and smart cities, among other topics.

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