the accessibility dial

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

Léonie Watson

Director, TetraLogical

Accessibility from a Leadership Perspective

Patrick Mooney

Patrick Mooney

Sr Director, Design & UX, Optum

Accessibility from a Company Perspective

Mary Roemmélé

Mary Roemmélé

Sr Director, Accessibility, Workday

Accessibility from a Company Perspective

Natasha Cougoule

Natasha Cougoule

Sr Program Manager, Disability Inclusion, Workday

Accessibility from a Company Perspective

Brian Dalton

Brian Dalton

Sr Accessibility Engineer, Fidelity

Accessibility from a User Perspective

Gary Byrne

Gary Byrne

Sr Accessibility Engineer, Workhuman

Accessibility Engineers Panel Discussion

Laia Cargol Martínez

Laia Cargol Martínez

Product Design Lead, Tilting The Lens

Business Case Study

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TBC

More speakers to be announced.

Agenda

Below is an outline of the conference agenda with full details to be announced.

  1. Registration & Welcome

    Doors open, badge collection and morning refreshments.

  2. Opening Remarks

    Welcome, accommodations and conference partners.

  3. 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.

  4. Mid-morning Break

    A brief 15 minute break to stretch and recharge.

  5. Session 2: Accessibility from a Company Perspective

    Practical insights into organisational maturity, scaling accessibility, and embedding inclusive design in everyday work.

  6. Speaker Panel

    Short panel with all speakers on the state of accessibility in Ireland and how they see it.

  7. Lunch Break

    Enjoy a delicious lunch and network with fellow attendees.

  8. Session 3: Accessibility from a User Perspective

    Exploring lived experiences, everyday barriers, and the real impact of inaccessible digital environments today.

  9. Session 4: Business Case Study

    Real-world examples of how an organisation has successfully implemented accessibility initiatives and the business benefits they have seen

  10. Mid-afternoon Break

    A 30 minute break before we head into the final sessions.

  11. 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.

  12. Sponsor & Community Moments

    Brief insights from supporting organisations with meaningful accessibility initiatives.

  13. Closing Remarks

    Summary of key themes, commitments, and next steps for Ireland's digital accessibility landscape.

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 directions
Workday Dublin office

Book your place

Early bird tickets are available until the end of September.

Register now on Eventbrite (opens in a new window)

Partners