Klaus MIESENBERGER

Head of Institute

Johannes Kepler University Linz

Austria

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About

Head of Institute Integriert Studieren (http://www.jku.at/iis). R&D and teaching in Computer Science: Assistive Technology, Accessibility, Design for All, Usability, Human-Computer Interaction, Socio-technical Inclusion. Founder/CEO of JKU’s Centre for Students with Disabilities, which is part of the institute. More 250+ peer-reviewed publications and more than 120+ R&D grants/projects. Chair ICCHP (Int. Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, www.icchp.org). CSUN AT Conference Program Chair, Journal Track (https://www.csun.edu/cod/journal).  Founder/chair ICC (Summer school for disabled university beginners, www.icc-camp.info). Founder/chair Regional Competence Centre IT for People with disabilities (KI-I, www.ki-i.at). Founder/chair BookAccess (Accessible teaching/learning materials, www.bookaccess.at). Past-President and secretariat of AAATE (www.aaate.net). Active member www.ocg.at, www.ifip.org, www.acm.org, www.uniability.org, www.w3c.org. Expert role for the European Commission and the Austrian Government for AT, Accessibility and eInclusion.

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Johannes Kepler University Linz

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Inclusive Education

Digital Learning

ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)

3D PrintingArtificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Big Data SolutionsComputer Steering TechnologiesDigital LibraryGaming SolutionsInternet of ThingsMobile Services and Smartphone AppsRobotics and Automated MachineryTranslation/Conversation Tools

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AccessibilityIndependent Living and Political Participation

At #ZeroCon24, I am looking for...

Financing/InvestmentIncrease expertise in accessibility and inclusionInvitations to international conferencesNetworkingProject CooperationsResearch Cooperations

At #ZeroCon24, I am offering...

Increase expertise in accessibility and inclusionInvitations to international conferencesNetworkingProject CooperationsResearch CooperationsConsulting

Speaker sessions (4)

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

11:00 - 12:00

High-tech solutions expanding to global markets

Format:Pre-recorded
Track:
Location: M3
  • Assistive technologies
  • ICT innovations
  • English captions | International Sign

This Session features smartphone aids for the blind, a global AI call-to-text app, an eye-tracking communication device, and quality 3D-printed prosthetics.

12:20 - 12:40

Bring Accessibility into Curricula: ATHENA

Format:Live stream
Track:
Location: Fireside Chat - First floor
  • English captions | International Sign

17:00 - 20:30

AccessibleEU Event and Reception

Format:Live stream
Track:
Location: M1
  • Assistive technologies
  • ICT innovations
  • English captions | International Sign

Join this engaging evening reception to learn from common mistakes and innovative solutions that seek to enable the EAA and elevate the CRPD and its impact for the European common market.

Thursday, 22 February 2024

10:00 - 12:00

AccessibleEU Workshop: ICT and Digital Transformation

Format:Video conferencing
Track:
Location: Boardroom A
  • English captions | International Sign