21 May 2026
BEREC focuses on digital accessibility progress in a hybrid workshop
On 9 June 2026, from 9:30 to 14:50 CEST, BEREC will host an external workshop on accessibility at the IRG Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium. It is a hybrid event and participants may also attend online. The aim of the workshop is to assess what improvements have been made in practice recently, in the area of accessibility of electronic communications as the European Accessibility Act (EAA) marks its first anniversary.
What's on the agenda?
The programme is structured around four sessions with interconnected perspectives on the topic:
- The first session will focus on the end-users and examine real-world accessibility challenges, and practical solutions that support everyday digital participation.
- The following session will bring together regulatory authorities to explore how national approaches are shaping implementation, and how accessibility can move beyond compliance towards best practice.
- During the third session, industry will take the floor and will examine how market players are adapting services, developing technical solutions, and meeting implementation challenges under the new framework.
- The final session will shift focus to academia for its insights on the latest research, innovation, and the role of emerging technologies in advancing more inclusive digital services.
Book your spot soon
Participation is open to all, subject to registration. Please note that due to the limited capacity at the IRG Secretariat, in-person attendance is limited to 40 participants. Once this number is reached, online participation will be the only option. Note that for the on-site participants, sign language interpretation will be provided.
The deadline for in-person registration is 2 June 2026, and online registration closes on 7 June 2026. Connection details will be sent to the registered participants before the event.
