Time: April 9, 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Speakers: Przemyslaw Bosak Since the onset of computers, they have been used to create new modes of expression, enhance creativity, and make complex artistic forms possible, always at the service to the artist, though. Is AI a threat to upset this decades-old hierarchy? If so, how? What […]
Author: Elizabeth C Shallenberger
Beyond the Checkbox: Accessible Design for Humans in an AI World
Time: April 10, 9:45 am – 10:45 am Speakers: Craig Boassaly Creating truly accessible digital experiences requires more than just passing a validation check; it demands a strategic shift in how we plan, design, and maintain content. This session explores the complete lifecycle of accessible content from web and documents to video, demonstrating why accessibility […]
Craig Boassaly
Strategic Accessibility Training Consultant, Deque Systems Inc.
Masha Trenhaile
Strategic Accessibility Training Consultant, Deque Systems Inc.
Leading with Integrity from the Inside Out
Time: April 9, 8:45 pm – 9:45 pm Speakers: Chris Tidrick Chris will share lessons from his career at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and how integrity has been a constant, guiding principle in his leadership journey. While tools, programs, and strategies evolve, how you put these things into action—especially when no one is watching—matters far […]
Chris Tidrick
Strategic Accessibility Training Consultant, Deque Systems Inc.
Intersection of Design & Accessibility
Time: April 10, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Speakers: Matthew Luken Design plays a critical role in digital accessibility. This team can help reduce 67% percent of defects & violations. Join us to learn best practices that all designers – UX, UI, Content, UX Researchers, and Graphic Designers – should be implementing to ensure their […]
Exploring The Use of Advanced Technology to Enhance Learning Experience
Time: April 10, 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Speakers: Junaid Majaz This presentation investigates existing disparities in online education by gaining a deeper understanding of how students interact with virtual spaces and how new tools can be designed to enhance learning experience by understanding the needs of the audience. By identifying these gaps, his research […]
Scroll-Stopping Design for Social Media
Time: April 10, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Speakers: Cassidy Marcum, Charlotte (Peloquin) Voznyuk Did you know that the average person scrolls through 300 feet of content on their phone every day… about the height of the Statue of Liberty? Good design isn’t just decoration, it’s essential for standing out in an oversaturated digital landscape. […]
How to Prepare Your Website for the AI Search Shift
Time: April 10, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Speakers: Kate McGowan AI-driven search, from LLMs like ChatGPT and Perplexity to Google AI Mode, is reshaping how consumers discover brands, engage with website content, and convert. As search engines and generative models surface answers directly, institutions face declining brand visibility, fewer site visits, and mounting pressure […]