John Slatin AccessU 2027

John Slatin AccessU 2027 is a hybrid accessibility training conference where tech professionals, content creators, policymakers, and advocates gather for in-depth learning in accessible digital design. Attendees can participate in person in Austin, TX, or virtually. The conference provides an interactive and communal environment, offering practical tools to implement accessibility in organizations. Key learning areas include accessibility, usability, and inclusive design skills. It features dozens of professional development classes across tracks such as Development, Testing, Design and User Experience, Documents and Templates, AI and Emerging Technologies, Policy and Strategy, and Marketing and Communication. The event includes Pre-Conference Deep Dive workshops, general sessions, keynotes from international speakers, and social events. Named in honor of Dr. John Slatin, a pioneering leader in web accessibility and co-Chair of the WCAG-WG, the conference aims to teach coding, usability, and inclusive design skills for integrating accessibility into digital communications work.