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.
Online
Pilar Orero (TransMedia Catalonia) participates in the ITU webinar (the UN telecommunications agency) and the ATU (the African Telecommunications Union) on Africa’s digital economy. The researcher is part of a panel on the metaverse, during which she will focus on accessibility.
Geneva (Switzerland)
The research group TransMedia Catalonia participates in the SG21 group (Technologies for multimedia, content delivery and cable television) meeting to continue developing the new work items approved in January.
Online
Presentation of the MAP Service (Media Accessibility Platform, developed by TransMedia Catalonia) at ITU-D SG1 and participation in Q71/1 Telecommunication/ICT accessibility to enable inclusive communication, especially for persons with disabilities.
Geneva
The ITU, the UN's telecommunications agency, organises a workshop to discuss the future challenges of television in Europe. Researcher Pilar Orero (TransMedia Catalonia) will participate as a speaker at the round table "The Future Technology for Content Production."
Online
Meeting of the ITU's focus group on AI (FG AI-Native). TransMedia Catalonia researchers Anna Matamala, Estel·la Oncins, Sarah McDonagh and Pilar Orero attend the group's first meeting.
