2nd ACM Europe Summer School on Accessible and Inclusive Technologies

The 2nd ACM Europe Summer School on Accessible and Inclusive Technologies will take place from 16 - 19 June, 2025, in Borås, Sweden, hosted by the University of Borås.

The summer school invites academics, PhD students, and industry professionals interested in research related to accessible computing, inclusive design, assistive technologies, and disability innovation. 

Each day will feature outstanding speakers who will share their expertise on research related to accessibility, participatory and inclusive design, responsible AI, and human-computer interaction. Participants should expect 4 full days of research-intensive talks, interactive sessions, and networking events. 

The school was made possible thanks to the support from ACM.

Registration:
Registration closes on Friday 6th June. Register here. All registered students will receive a 1-year complimentary ACM membership and a certificate of participation.

Travel scholarships for PhD students:
Apply for partial travel support before April 10th (opens in new tab)
 

Doctoral Consortium:

PhD students will have the opportunity to present their work as part of the doctoral consortium during the summer school. If you wish to present your research or technical prototypes related to accessible or assistive technologies, please indicate this in your registration or contact [email protected] for more information.

Accessibility requests:

The summer school is committed to providing an inclusive environment and we will do our best to accommodate accessibility requests. Please communicate any accessibility requests to [email protected] by May 1st so we can accommodate them on time.

Organizing Committee:

Arthur Theil, Birmingham City University 
Nasrine Olson, University of Borås 
Raymond Hold, University of Leeds 
Dragan Ahmetovic, University of Milan 
Maristella Matera, Politecnico di Milano 
Veronica Johansson Sydqvist, University of Borås 
Kayvan Yousefi Mojir, University of Borås 
Elisabeth Gebka, University of Borås 
Elena Maceviciute, University of Borås
Svenja Keune, University of Borås 
Vasiliki Mylonopoulou, University of Gothenburg 
George Margetis, FORTH 
Stavroula Ntoa, FORTH