12 November 2026
Dublin
digital access amplified
IANG x A11y Ireland
Irish Accessibility Networking Group (IANG) and Accessibility Ireland are proud to present "the accessibility dial".
Join accessibility leaders, practitioners and advocates in Dublin for a day focused on driving real progress in digital inclusion.
Why attend
Learn
Practical sessions on accessible design, development and testing from experienced practitioners.
Network
Meet and connect with a community of accessibility advocates from across Ireland.
Get inspired
Hear real stories from people with disabilities about the impact of accessible digital services.
Speakers & Sessions
Léonie Watson
Director, TetraLogicalAccessibility from a Leadership Perspective
Patrick Mooney
Sr Director, Design & UX, OptumAccessibility from a Company Perspective
Mary Roemmélé
Sr Director, Accessibility, WorkdayAccessibility from a Company Perspective
Natasha Cougoule
Sr Program Manager, Disability Inclusion, WorkdayAccessibility from a Company Perspective
Brian Dalton
Sr Accessibility Engineer, FidelityAccessibility from a User Perspective
Gary Byrne
Sr Accessibility Engineer, WorkhumanAccessibility Engineers Panel Discussion
Laia Cargol Martínez
Product Design Lead, Tilting The LensBusiness Case Study
Eithne Walsh
CEO, Féach IrelandCommunity Moments
Karl O'Keeffe
eLearning & AT Specialist, Enable IrelandCommunity Moments
Padhraic Dormer
Virtual Service Support Worker, Enable IrelandAccessibility from a User Perspective
Mark Magennis
Accessibility Specialist, SkillsoftAccessibility Engineers Panel Discussion
Linda Connolly
Digital Accessibility Engineer, Accessibility IrelandAccessibility Engineers Panel Discussion
Agenda
Below is the full conference agenda.
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08:30 - 09:15
Registration & Welcome
Doors open, badge collection and morning refreshments.
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09:15 - 09:30
Opening Remarks
Welcome, accommodations and conference partners.
Speaker(s): Michael Hanton (Accessibility Ireland)
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09:30 - 10:15
Session 1: Accessibility from a Leadership Perspective
How leaders shape culture, governance, and accountability for accessibility across organisations. What they are doing and not doing today.
Speaker(s): Léonie Watson (TetraLogical)
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10:15 - 10:30
Mid-morning Break
A brief 15 minute break to stretch and recharge.
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10:30 - 11:30
Session 2: Accessibility from a Company Perspective
Practical insights into organisational maturity, scaling accessibility, and embedding inclusive design in everyday work.
Speaker(s): Patrick Mooney (Optum & Dublin UX), Mary Roemmélé (Workday), Natasha Cougoule (Workday)
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11:30 - 12:00
Speaker Panel
Short panel with all speakers on the state of accessibility in Ireland and how they see it.
Speaker(s): Léonie Watson (TetraLogical), Patrick Mooney (Optum & Dublin UX), Mary Roemmélé (Workday)
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12:00 - 13:00
Lunch Break
Enjoy a delicious lunch and network with fellow attendees.
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13:00 - 13:45
Session 3: Accessibility from a User Perspective
Exploring lived experiences, everyday barriers, and the real impact of inaccessible digital environments today.
Speaker(s): Brian Dalton (Fidelity), Padhraic Dormer (Enable Ireland)
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13:45 - 14:30
Session 4: Business Case Study
Real-world examples of how an organisation has successfully implemented accessibility initiatives and the business benefits they have seen.
Speaker(s): Laia Cargol Martínez (Tilting The Lens)
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14:30 - 15:00
Mid-afternoon Break
A 30 minute break before we head into the final sessions.
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15:00 - 15:45
Panel Discussion: Accessibility Engineers on the State of the Discipline
A multi-perspective conversation on technical challenges, tooling, standards, and the future of accessibility engineering.
Speaker(s): Gary Byrne (Workhuman), Linda Connolly (Accessibility Ireland), Mark Magennis (Skillsoft)
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15:45 - 16:15
Sponsor & Community Moments
Brief insights from supporting organisations with meaningful accessibility initiatives.
Speaker(s): Karl O'Keeffe (Enable Ireland), Eithne Walsh (Féach)
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16:15 - 16:30
Closing Remarks
Summary of key themes, commitments, and next steps for Ireland's digital accessibility landscape.
Speaker(s): Anne-Marie McCullagh (IANG & Workhuman)
Venue
Workday
Kings Building, 152-155 Church Street, Dublin 7, D07 A0TN, Ireland
The venue is accessible with the event taking place on the ground floor.
Get directionsAccessibility at the event
We are committed to making our conference as accessible and inclusive as possible for all attendees.
Accessibility facilities will include:
- Live captioning to support access to presentations and sessions.
- Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpreters.
- Accessible venue with ground-floor access.
- Accessible bathrooms within the venue.
- Venue map shared with attendees in advance to help with planning and navigation.
- Accessible parking available at Q Parks Four Courts.
We are currently completing a full accessibility audit of the venue. Further information about accessibility facilities and arrangements will be shared on this page once the audit is complete.
If you have any specific accessibility requirements or questions ahead of the conference, please get in touch with the organising team. We welcome the opportunity to work with you to support your participation.
Book your place
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