Almost one in five Europeans, including many older people, and people who have a temporary impairment suffer from a disability that hinders them from using different services, including digital ones. In today’s world where most people are using at least some digital services, this puts a lot of people at a disadvantage. But is it up to technology companies to ensure accessibility for all? And is there a business opportunity in providing accessibility services? Listen in as our experts discuss these questions, as well as the European Accessibility Act which is set to be in place by 2025 and more.

Speakers:

Will Townsend

VP & Principal Analyst, Networking & Security / Contributor, Moor Insights & Strategy / Forbes

Michalis Moschos

Global Partner Solutions Go To Market Lead CEE, Accessibility Lead CEE, Microsoft

Kaspars Kauliņš

Business Development Director, Tilde

Pauls Puķītis

Information and communication technology development policy coordinator, Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development of the Republic of Latvia

Elina Celmina

Deputy State Secretary, Ministry of Welfare of the Republic of Latvia