Perth Digital Accessibility Conference 2026
Description
The Perth Digital Accessibility Conference is back for 2026!
Held in-person and online, this one-day conference brings together professionals, advocates, and innovators working to make digital content, services, and technology accessible to all.
Whether you're a developer, designer, content creator, policy maker, or advocate, the Perth Digital Accessibility Conference (PDAC) offers something for everyone who cares about building equitable digital experiences.
Expect a dynamic line-up of speakers covering topics such as:
Accessible web and app design
Inclusive content and communication
Assistive technologies
Accessibility testing and tools
AI and emerging tech in accessibility
Legal obligations and standards (WCAG, DDA)
Real-world case studies and lived experiences
Attending PDAC will help you gain:
Practical Skills: Techniques and tools to embed accessibility into your work
Fresh Perspectives: Hear from people with lived experience and diverse voices in digital inclusion
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, changemakers, and peers
Inspiration & Insight: Learn what’s possible when accessibility is a core value, not an afterthought
Thanks to our sponsors, partners, organising team and supporters, we make this all possible!
Let’s build a digital future where no one is left behind.
#PDAC2026 | #DigitalInclusion | #AccessibilityMatters
Lineup
Herin Hentry, Digital Accessibility Lead, RBA
Keynote: Extreme Ownership for Accessibility
Janina Sajka
Digital Accessibility Maturity Model
Amanda Mace & Dr. Ann Knettler
The Accessibility Leader’s Playbook: Actions That Drive Real Change
Jin S. Yoon
Finding the Gap: Stories That Invite Solutions
Ricky Onsman
Disabled is the New Normal
Jaunita Flessas
Win with Metrics: How to Track and Show the Value of Your Program
Great Debate XIII
AI is the perfect solution for creating plain language
Laetitia Thompson
Accessible aesthetics: The intersection of art and alt text
Vithya Vijayakumare
Helper or hinderer: The role of AI in digital accessibility
Beau Vass
The automated accessibility testing gap: A further false sense of accessibility
Alina Eshal
Beyond Compliance: A Strategist's Roadmap to Make A11y Matter to Gen Z
Eleanor Beilby
Tech as Cognitive Accessibility: Designing Digital Tools for ADHD Brains
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