The AccessCat Network and its members organise and participate in different types of activities and actions.
Some activities are addressed to the public—such as awareness-raising activities, demonstrations, showcases, and some training activities—and some actions are carried out within the research groups—such as international missions or standardisation activities.
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.
Activities abroad in which members of the network participate to promote the valorisation and transfer of their solutions and knowledge on an international scale.
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.
Capsules or training sessions on accessibility to information and communication geared towards companies, institutions, and entities. There is also training for researchers in the network on how to evaluate and transfer research results.
Contest addressed to researchers in the network to fund and support innovative proposals that find solutions to issues related to accessibility to communication and information.
Activities held by researchers in the network at fairs, congresses and conferences to show the technologies and services created by the research groups.
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.
Online
Researcher Maria Betulia Pedraza (Neolcyt, UAB) is taking part in the InfoLex seminars (TraDiLex, UPF) to present MarIATerm, an AI-based lexicographic assistant integrated into DiPAP, a dictionary included in the AccessCat catalogue.
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.
Barcelona
Anna Matamala (TransMedia Catalonia) takes part in this workshop organised by the Catalan Coordinator of Foundations, with participation from AccessCat affiliate entities such as Dincat and Som Fundació. The session explores challenges, good practices, and the current legal framework regarding physical, sensory, and cognitive barriers.
