International Missions

Activities abroad through which researchers in the network acquire new abilities, knowledge and contacts that will help them transfer their specific research to society.

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    Brno, Czech Republic

Researchers Estel·la Oncins and Sarah McDonagh, from the TransMedia Catalonia group (UAB), are taking part in this year’s edition of ICCHP, an international conference on digital inclusion and accessibility, with a presentation on user-centred design in artificial intelligence and digital environments.

Past Activities

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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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    San Ġwann, Malta

Researcher Horacio Saggion (TALN, UPF) presents the iDEM project, on text simplification, accessibility and inclusion in democratic participation, at the Smart Tools for Strong Lives Conference, which explores how to adapt and tailor technological innovation to respond to the diverse social needs of accessibility.

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    London, UK

The Video Game Accessibility Symposium brings together experts, researchers, users and industry professionals to discuss advances in accessibility in the video game sector. In total, three days dedicated to connecting research with investors and major companies. Researcher Carme Mangiron (TransMedia Catalonia) is taking part in a round table and presenting the results of her research.

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    11:00
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    11:55
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    Brussels, Belgium

Researcher Pilar Orero (TransMedia Catalonia) is taking part in the European edition of UnitedXR to discuss standards and regulations in virtual worlds, in a roundtable alongside major companies in the sector, such as Siemens.