The international workshop “Innovative Assistive Technologies and Accessibility in Higher Education” is dedicated to the future of accessible education and the development of innovative assistive technologies.
The event is organised by AGH University of Krakow in cooperation with the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE).
It will take place on 12–13 November 2026 in Kraków, Poland.
The workshop is designed as a platform for international and national exchange of knowledge, experience, and best practices in the field of accessibility in higher education. It brings together: academia, technology experts, designers, public institutions, creating a space where research meets practice and implementation.
A central goal of the workshop is to foster international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
With the involvement of theAAATE, participants will have the opportunity to:
The workshop will address topics such as:
The workshop is intended for professionals and stakeholders involved in accessibility, inclusive education, and assistive technologies, including:
Abstract submission opens: 1 June 2026
Abstract submission deadline: 31 July 2026
Notification of acceptance: 20 August 2026
Submission of accessible presentation slides: 30 October 2026
Opening of registrations:1 September 2026
Registration deadline: 20 October 2026
Registration is available via the online form:
Please fill out this form
The workshop will be co-funded by the project “AGH Accessibility Knowledge Centre”, financed by the National Centre for Research and Development under the programme European Funds for Social Development 2021–2027, project no. FERS.03.01-IP.08-0245/24-00.
Participation paid in Day 2 of the workshop depending on membership in the AAATE as well as the registration period.
The fee covers catering and organisational costs.
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Category |
Early Bird (until 20 September 2026) |
Regular (after 21September 2026) |
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AAATE Members |
110 EUR |
130 EUR |
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Non-members |
130 EUR |
150 EUR |
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Evening dinner |
75 EUR |
75 EUR |
Bank Transfer Information:
Fundacja Studentów i Absolwentów AGH w Krakowie Academica
ul. Rostafińskiego 10, 30-072 Kraków
Account number (EURO) PL 81 1240 4559 1978 0000 5420 4175
Transfer description: First name + last name + AGH/AAATE Workshop
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact us by email at: cwd(at)agh.edu.pl
Organizing Committee:
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11:00–14:00 Registration of the workshop participants.
13:30–14:00 Opening session & presentation of AGH University.
14:00–14:30 Keynote speaker – presentation on accessibility in higher education.
14:30–15:30 Session 1: “Accessibility in higher education and support models for students with disabilities”.
15:45–16:30 Poster session 1: “Technologies supporting accessibility in higher education” – experiences + networking.
16:30–18:00 Round Table Talks – Assistive technologies and innovation in higher education.
20:00 Evening dinner.
8:30-10:00 Registration of the workshop participants.
9:00–9:30 Opening of Day 2 & Keynote speaker presentation.
9:30–11:00 Panel 2: International innovations in assistive technologies.
11:30–13:00 Panel 3: Artificial intelligence and new directions in assistive technologies (AI in education and accessibility, intelligent systems supporting students, the future of personalized assistive technologies).
11:00–14:00 “Innovation market” area with posters:
“Assistive technologies and accessibility in higher education – international experiences” + networking (international projects, assistive technologies, research and implementations, social innovations, best practices).
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