| 10:30 – 10:45 | Welcoming Coffee |
| 10:45 – 11:45 | Opening Ceremony This session will mark the forum's inauguration, featuring speeches that will underscore the conference's themes. It will bring together distinguished figures to share forthcoming insights, setting an anticipatory tone for valuable discussions throughout the forum. Special Address
- Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU (Video message)
- Ms. Helena Dalli, Commissioner for Equality, European Commission (Video message)
Keynote Address of The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU
- H.E. Ms. María González Veracruz, Secretary of State for Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure, Spain
- H.E. Ms. María Rosa Martínez Rodríguez, Secretary of State for Social Rights and Agenda 2030, Spain
- Mr. Miguel Carballeda Piñeiro, President, ONCE Social Group
Opening Remarks
- Mr. Jaroslaw Ponder, Head, ITU Europe Office
- Mr. Jesus Hernandez, Accessibility and Innovation Director, Fundación ONCE & Director, AccessibleEU
- Ms. Ana Peláez, Secretary General, European Disability Forum
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| 11:45 – 12:55 | Session 1: Navigating the European Regulatory Landscape for Accessibility: Priorities, Good Practices, and Challenges This session will aim at reviewing the implementation of the European Accessibility Act within EU member states, while encouraging dialogue on digital accessibility standards across the broader Europe Region. It will discuss challenges, share good practices, and take stock of priorities identified throughout the Europe Region, for EU and non-EU countries. Moderation: Mr. Jaroslaw Ponder, Head, ITU Europe Office - Ms. María Canal Fontcuberta, Counsellor, EU Representation in Madrid
- Ms. Ekaterine Imedadze, Commissioner, ComCom - National Communications Commission, Georgia
- Mr. Antonios Perpatidis, ICT Expert, General Secretariat of Telecommunications & Post, Ministry of Digital Governance, Greece
- Mr. Andreas Richter, Project Manager, Department for Digital Inclusion, Post and Telecom Authority, Sweden
- Ms. Indre Jurgelioniene, Chief Advisor, Communications Regulatory Authority, Lithuania
- Ms. Tanja Zaninović, Senior Legal Affairs Expert, Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries (HAKOM)
- Mr. Dusan Caf, Director, Digitas Institute
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12:55 - 13:00
| Number Draw for Pitching Competition
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| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break |
| 14:00 – 14:05 | Special Message
- Mr. Tawfik Jelassi, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, UNESCO (Video message)
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| 14:05 – 15:00 | Session 2: A UN Approach to Digital Accessibility: Principles, Challenges, And Opportunities This session will focus on UN efforts, policies and innovations to create a digitally inclusive society. It will explore strategies that embody the principles of inclusivity, equality, and universal access, and highlight the work of various UN agencies and bodies in these areas. Additionally, it will delve into the challenges faced in implementing these principles, offering insights into opportunities for continued collaboration and growth. Moderation: Ms. Valentina Stadnic, Digital Services Officer, ITU Europe Office - Ms. María Canal Fontcuberta, Counsellor, EU Representation in Madrid
- Ms. Ekaterine Imedadze, Commissioner, ComCom - National Communications Commission, Georgia
- Ms. Roxana Widmer-Iliescu, Senior Coordinator Digital Inclusion, ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau
- Mr. Sylvain Merlen, Resident Representative a.i, UNDP Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Mr. Igor Stefanovic, Technical Coordinator for Accessibility, Cultural Tourism and Indigenous Peoples at Ethics, Culture and Social Responsibility, UNWTO
- Ms. Jelena Ružičić, Digital Innovations Portfolio Manager, UNDP CO Serbia
- Ms. Ana Nedeljkovic Belja, Programme Manager, UNOPS Serbia Multi-Country Office
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| 15:00 – 15:30 | Coffee Break |
| 15:30 – 17:00 | Pitching Session & Public Vote: Innovative Digital Solutions for an Accessible Europe This session will explore the crucial role of ICT innovation in enhancing accessibility across Europe. The highlight of the session will be a pitching session where various companies will showcase their pioneering digital accessibility solutions. The session will culminate in a public vote, where attendees will select the initiative they find most impactful. |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Social Event & Announcement of Winners This session will bring together participants for a social event to celebrate innovation and collaboration in the field of ICT and digital accessibility. This will be followed by the announcement and handing of awards for the pitching session winners, recognizing the efforts and progress in the field. |
| 18:00 – 18:30 | Cocktail |
