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About the OZeWAI conference

As Australia’s only web accessibility conference, OZeWAI brings together national and international experts, creating an environment which promotes knowledge sharing and collaboration.

With a long history, the not-for-profit conference provides a unique opportunity for professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds to enhance their skills. Delegates will not only learn best practice but also make connections with other dedicated and passionate people.

Together, OZeWAI attendees make the web a more inclusive place.

History of OZeWAI

From its humble beginnings as a simple information ‘WAI Day’ looking at HTML 4 back in 1998, OZeWAI has been a catalyst for the industry-wide growth of web accessibility in Australia and internationally.

In its early years the conference was already attracting international speakers and attendees with an interest in the niche area of accessibility. As web accessibility rose higher on the public agenda, the scope of the conference grew to address increasing interest in web accessibility, particularly in the government and education sectors, and as new development research was released.

As the web discovers new and diverse applications, OZeWAI continues to look at how accessibility can be adapted to make existing and emerging technologies universally accessible across platforms and devices.