The digital world is moving forward at a crazy speed, mostly thanks to AI, but one thing remains the same: we are still building tools for people. And people are diverse. That’s why I’m so happy that WebExpo 2026 again brings a solid dose of accessibility topics. Whether you are a developer, a designer, or a manager who needs to care about the European Accessibility Act, these are the ones you should put on your list.
When typography kills (or saves) your UX
I’ve seen many websites where the design was beautiful, but the text was impossible to read. That’s why I’m excited about Oliver Schöndorfer. He says typography is a key part of UX, but it’s often an afterthought, until a disaster happens. He will mention things like the IKEA PR fail or the Oscars mix-up. If you think typography is just about choosing a “pretty font,” Oliver will show you that it’s actually a tool that can either kill your UX or save it. This will be a fast and fun talk, and I’m sure we will all learn how to see letters differently.
Accessibility as a system feature, not a checklist
Then we have Peter Leško from Tatra Banka. Let’s be honest, bank apps are often a nightmare for accessibility. But Peter will share how they integrated accessibility directly into their design system. No more “adding it later” or just putting a link to WCAG in a document. They built it into every component. For me, this is the “gold standard”: when accessibility is not a checklist, but a natural part of the product’s DNA. If you want to know how to handle accessibility in a big, complex environment, don’t miss this.
Neurodiversity: Good design is a universal craft
Even though my expertise is deeply rooted in visual impairment and screen readers, I’ve always advocated for accessibility as a universal discipline that benefits everyone. That’s why I’m genuinely interested in the session by Irena Zatloukalová. She will cover how designing for autism actually improves the whole team. We often get stuck focusing only on the technical side of things, but there are so many “hidden” barriers that we overlook. Irena will explain why a clear and predictable environment helps everyone, not just neurodivergent people. In a world that is often too loud and chaotic, her take on clarity and structure is a perspective we definitely need to hear.
ARIA without the myths
For the “code lovers,” we have the legendary Eric Bailey. He will be talking about ARIA. Now, ARIA is a bit like a lightsaber. It’s very powerful, but if you don’t know how to use it, you might accidentally cut your own leg off. Eric will share an honest look at what he wishes he knew before he started. He’s known for his “no-nonsense” approach, so expect some hard truths and very practical advice on how to stop making things worse for assistive technology users.
Accessibility by the numbers: Real impact vs. compliance theatre
And finally, I will also have a session called “Accessibility by the numbers“. I’m a big fan of data because data doesn’t have “opinions.” I will look at the WebAIM Million study and examine about what actually matters to real users and what is just a “compliance theatre” that looks good on paper but doesn’t help anyone. We will also look at the gaps in WCAG 2 and what we can expect from version 3.
Tip: You can read interviews with some of the speakers on the Poslepu.cz blog during the next weeks.
Discussion: Accessibility in the “real world”
And here is something I’m particularly looking forward to. If you were at WebExpo last year, you might remember our panel discussion about accessibility in practice. It was a big success – mostly because we didn’t just go over guidelines, but about the real, messy world of implementation. This year, we are bringing it back! I’m currently picking the brains of some of the most interesting speakers to join me on stage. We want to move beyond the polished slides and get into the challenges we all face when the “ideal” theory meets the “real” deadline. It’s the perfect place to ask those tricky questions that you usually won’t find the answers to in a manual. No PR talk, just honest experience.
See you in Prague!
WebExpo is not just about learning, though. It’s about the community, the legendary parties, and finally meeting people face-to-face instead of through a Zoom window. I’m looking forward to seeing you all there and having a beer (or two) while we discuss how to make the web a bit better for everyone. Let’s make it happen!