4th Australian Universal Design Conference
Update 14 September: Due to the current COVID-19 situation in Melbourne we are postponing yet again to 17-18 May 2021 in Melbourne. It will become UD2021.
SAVE THE DATE: In lieu of our postponed UD2020 conference we are pleased to be offering a half day virtual event 13 October 2020. The topic is People and Transport. It will run from 10 am to midday Sydney time (AEDT) with a short break in the middle. The program has four speakers and there will be plenty of time for questions.
NEW TO THE LIST
International Conference on Computers and Accessibility. Online 26-28 October 2020. Earlybird registration 30 September. This is a major event. Diversity and Inclusion scholarships are available. There is a list of technical papers on the website, but the program is yet to come.
National Sports Convention Forum. “Our Communities Future – Targeting Specific Communities to Encourage an Inclusive Approach” Three dates with COVID-safe conditions. Sydney 9 November 2020, Melbourne 11 November, Brisbane 13 November. The NSC 2020 Forums will be focusing on Shaping Our Future, post COVID-19. Forums are offered both for onsite delegates to attend and virtually for those who cannot attend in person. The program for each forum covers a wide range of interests.
M-Enabling Summit Conference 2021, This is a new date, 21 June 2021. Washington . This event is dedicated to promoting accessible and assistive technology for all. It is an annual meeting place for all who implement digital accessibility strategies or develop enabling ICT products, services for workplaces, learning environments or consumer markets. NEW! Online leadership briefing 15 September 2020.
International Ergonomics Association 21st Triennial Congress. 13-18 June 2021, Vancouver. Special Sessions – Ergonomics and Design for All Track call for submissions closes 25 September 2020. Three main tracks of interest: Session 19 Different approaches for inclusive design; Session 20 Accessibility and usability for all; Session 68 Opportunities and challenges of digital technologies for inclusion. There are instructions for submitting a proposal. They have also added information about this being a hybrid event.
Other conferences and events: Where conference websites have been updated, new dates are shown below. There might be additional calls for papers. Check with conference organisers.
Care in the Age of Outrage International Dementia Conference 21-22 September 2020. Streamed live and on demand. The program includes international speakers and twelve themes.
Inclusive Africa Conference 2020 on Digital Accessibility, 3-4 November, Nairobi, Kenya. Call for video submissions close 1 October 2020. Submit online. The conference web page has a “webinar” tab. There are two past and one future webinar on offer.
Australian Placemaking Summit 2020, Melbourne, New dates 24-25 March 2021. The placemaking movement is gaining momentum in Australia. Includes rapid talks as well as a long list of speakers including from San Francisco, New Zealand, and Denmark.
Access Israel conference postponed from May 2020 to a date to be advised.
Liveable Cities Conference, postponed until 2021. Perth, Western Australia. In lieu of this year’s conference there is a webinar series. 2021 conference Program Themes include transport and mobility, circular economy, community engagement, affordability and employment. The concept of inclusion is under the Community Engagement and Culture theme.
Dementia Australia National Symposium 2020, morphed into a virtual event over six weeks. Includes the Dawn Booker Masterclass is cancelled. Speakers include Ita Buttrose and Janet Anderson. You can sign up for live event or check it out later. It is now free.
Designing Cities 2020: Will be held virtually. “The NACTO Designing Cities Conference brings together 900 officials, planners, and practitioners to advance the state of transportation in cities.” This will be held as a virtual summit.
From Access to Inclusion 2020; an Arts and Culture Summit: Postponed until 22-25 March 2021. Dublin, Ireland. An international gathering of access professionals and advocates exploring how to provide seamless, person-centred experiences in arts and culture.
Not to be confused with the 4th Australian Universal Design Conference, there is another one in Finland 9-11 June 2021 – this is a revised date. This follows the four previous conferences in Scandinavia, UK and Ireland. This one will be Dipoli, Aalto University, Espoo.
Liveable Cities Conference, postponed until 2021. Perth, Western Australia. In lieu of this year’s conference there is a June webinar series. 2021 conference Program Themes include transport and mobility, circular economy, community engagement, affordability and employment. The concept of inclusion is under the Community Engagement and Culture theme.
M-Enabling Summit Conference 2021, This is a new date, 21 June 2021. Washington . This event is dedicated to promoting accessible and assistive technology for all. It is an annual meeting place for all who implement digital accessibility strategies or develop enabling ICT products, services for workplaces, learning environments or consumer markets. NEW! Online leadership briefing 15 September 2020.
The Disability Innovation Summit Postponed until August 2021 – date to be announced along with the Olympic Games. Priority will be given to submissions with: a passion to collaborate globally; products and ideas that are ready to go to market; or have the ability to be scaled; and tangible solutions that can impact lives around the world.
Designing Cities 2020: Boston 14-17 September 2020. “The NACTO Designing Cities Conference brings together 900 officials, planners, and practitioners to advance the state of transportation in cities.” This will be held as a virtual summit.
International Council on Active Aging Conference, Summit & Expo. 26-29 October, 2020. Now virtual. Theme: Aging well: the great disruptor.
National Parks and Recreation Annual Conference 27- 29 October 2020, Orlando, Florida. (There is no mention of a date change due to COVID-19.)
Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting (GSA2020), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 4-8 November 2020. Theme: Turning 75: Why Age Matters. “The 2020 theme was selected as a celebration of GSA’s 75th Anniversary. We’re celebrating the collective accomplishments of members that have strengthened the field of aging and the mission of GSA. Presentations, programs, and activities will reflect the theme of the 75th year which is “honor the past and enrich the future.”
2020 International Urban Design Conference, Canberra, 25-28 November 2020. Postponed to a new date to be advised in 2021.
Universal Design Competition, 6-14 March 2021, Munich, Germany is part of Munich Creative Business Week – a design event. It’s focus is on design for social, cultural and economic impact. Covers, digital applications, architecture, products, and service design. Talks, workshops and more are part of this event.
International Ergonomics Association Triennial Congress, IEA2021, 13-18 June 2021, Vancouver, Canada. They have a separate web page for the technical program. There is also a Practitioner Invitation Leaflet.
Liveable Cities Conference, postponed to 2021. Perth, Western Australia. Program Themes include transport and mobility, circular economy, community engagement, affordability and employment. The concept of inclusion is under the Community Engagement and Culture theme.
Universal Design Competition, 6-14 March 2021, Munich, Germany is part of Munich Creative Business Week – a design event. It’s focus is on design for social, cultural and economic impact. Covers, digital applications, architecture, products, and service design. Talks, workshops and more are part of this event. Website language also available in German.
From Access to Inclusion 2020; an Arts and Culture Summit: Postponed until 22-25 March 2021. Dublin, Ireland. An international gathering of access professionals and advocates exploring how to provide seamless, person-centred experiences in arts and culture.
From Access to Inclusion 2020; an Arts and Culture Summit: Postponed to 22-25 March 2021. Dublin, Ireland. An international gathering of access professionals and advocates exploring how to provide seamless, person-centred experiences in arts and culture.
Universal Design Summit 7: Inclusion Fusion, 12-14 May 2021, St Louis University. Call for presentations closes 30 September 2020. Four themes: Housing, Public Places and Spaces, Community Access, and Digital Spaces. Virtual presentations will be considered.
5th Universal Design Conference, Finland 9-11 June 2021 – this is a revised date. This follows the four previous conferences in Scandinavia, UK and Ireland. This one will be Dipoli, Aalto University, Espoo.
International Ergonomics Association 21st Triennial Congress. 13-18 June, Vancouver. Special Sessions – Ergonomics and Design for All Track call for submissions closes 25 September 2020. Three main tracks of interest: Session 19 Different approaches for inclusive design; Session 20 Accessibility and usability for all; Session 68 Opportunities and challenges of digital technologies for inclusion. There are instructions for submitting a proposal.
The Disability Innovation Summit Postponed to August 2021 – date to be announced along with the Olympic Games. Priority will be given to submissions with: a passion to collaborate globally; products and ideas that are ready to go to market; or have the ability to be scaled; and tangible solutions that can impact lives around the world.
Destinations for All 2021 Summit 19-21 September 2021, Miami, Florida. This follows from the one held in Belgium in 2018. Updates to follow on a dedicated website.
Liveable Cities Conference, postponed until 2021. Perth, Western Australia. In lieu of this year’s conference there is a June webinar series. 2021 conference Program Themes include transport and mobility, circular economy, community engagement, affordability and employment. The concept of inclusion is under the Community Engagement and Culture theme.