Workshop

About the Workshop

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 the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE), participants will have the opportunity to:

• exchange experiences across countries and systems,
• present solutions developed in diverse educational contexts,
• build joint research and innovation initiatives,
• expand international professional networks.

At the same time, the workshop supports national cooperation by connecting stakeholders from universities, public institutions, and organisations working in the field of accessibility.

Key Topics

The workshop will address topics such as:

• accessibility of higher education,
• accessibility of student services,
• pedagogical and digital accessibility,
• support models for students with disabilities,
• assistive technologies,
• AI applications in accessibility,
• universal design and inclusive education.

The event offers an interactive and interdisciplinary format, including:

• keynote and expert talks,
• panel discussions,
• research and project presentations,
• poster sessions,
• networking opportunities.

Who Should Attend?

The workshop is intended for professionals and stakeholders involved in accessibility, inclusive education, and assistive technologies, including:

• researchers and academics,
• early-career researchers and PhD candidates,
• designers, engineers, and technology developers,
• representatives of universities and public institutions,
• accessibility practitioners and student support specialists,
• policymakers and decision-makers in education and social inclusion,
• NGOs and organisations working in the areas of disability, accessibility, and inclusion,
• all individuals interested in advancing inclusive and accessible higher education.

Submissions

Submissions

Abstract submission opens: 1 June 2026
Abstract submission deadline: 31 July 2026
Notification of acceptance: 20 August 2026

Registration link

Participation Fees

• Day 1 (13 November): free of charge 
• Day 2 (14 November): paid participation 

Participation in Day 2 of the workshop is subject to a registration fee. The fee covers catering and organisational costs.

A differentiated fee structure applies depending on membership in the AAATE as well as the registration period.

Fee structure:

Category	Early Bird  (until 20 September 2026)	Regular  (after 21September 2026)
AAATE Members	110 EUR	130 EUR
Non-members	130 EUR	150 EUR
Evening dinner	75 EUR	75 EUR

Early Bird registration offers reduced rates and is intended to encourage timely confirmation of participation. Regular registration applies after the Early Bird deadline.

Organisational Information

• Official opening: 13:00 (12 November 2026) 
• Official closing: ~15:00 (13 November 2026) 
  Registration

Registration

Opening of registrations:1 September 2026
Early Bird deadline: 20 September 2026
Registration deadline: 20 October 2026
Submission of accessible presentation slides: 30 October 2026

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.

Detailed information regarding the programme, registration, conference fees, and author guidelines will be published soon.

We encourage you to visit the workshop website regularly to stay updated with the latest announcements and important information.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact us by email at: cwd(at)agh.edu.pl

Abstract Requirements

• Length: 0.5 to maximum 1 A4 page
• Word limit: approximately 200–350 words (excluding title, authors, and keywords)
• Language: English
• File format: .doc or .docx (Microsoft Word)

Formatting Guidelines

Please prepare your abstract according to the following formatting rules:

• Font: Calibri or Arial, 11–12 pt
• Line spacing: 1.15 or 1.5
• Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
• Alignment: Justified

Structure of the Abstract

The submission should include the following elements:

Title

Short and precise, written in bold.

Authors and Affiliation

Full names of all authors, institutional affiliation, country, and e-mail address of the corresponding author.

Main Text

The abstract should contain:

• Introduction and Aim – background and objective of the study
• Methodology – methods, tools, participants, or theoretical approach used
• Results – key findings or outcomes
• Conclusions – significance of the work and its contribution to the field

Keywords

Please provide 3–5 keywords separated by commas.