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Zero Project Conference 2026

18–20 Feb 2026 | Austria

Laura Wissiak

Chief Research Officer

Hope Tech Insights

Vienna, Austria

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My organisation

Hope Tech Insights is dedicated to transforming how organisations perceive and implement accessibility. By leveraging information, technology, and collaboration with the PWD community, we aim to foster a world where inclusivity is possible. Our mission is to empower organisations with the knowledge and tools needed to create accessible and inclusive environments, ensuring that people with disabilities (PWDs) can fully participate in all areas of society.
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About me

Accessibility is my special interest, everything from easy language to assistive technology. At Hope Tech Plus, we focus on research and development of assistive tech hardware for people living with low vision or blindness.

Together with Google Dev Group Vienna, I host the DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester Study Group.

I also write A11y News, a weekly newsletter about accessibility and inclusion in ICT, for which I am actively looking for guest authors. Topics I would like to cover are:

  • disability support systems around the world

  • everyday working routine of IT professionals with disabilities

  • experiences of disability inclusive leadership

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Title (Academic/Diplomatic/Aristocratic/Political)

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I speak the following languages:

EnglishGermanAustrian Sign Language (ÖGS)

Areas of Activity

Accessibility

Universal Design (UD)Products and services

ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)

Orientation SystemsCommunity and Knowledge Platform/Digital LibrariesAssistive Input Technologies

Other Areas of Activity

Employment

At #ZeroCon26, I am looking for...

Financing/InvestmentInvitations to international conferencesLicensing PartnershipsNetworkingProject CooperationsResearch Cooperations

At #ZeroCon26, I am offering...

Increase expertise in accessibility and inclusionNetworkingProject CooperationsResearch CooperationsConsulting

Speaker sessions (1)

Thursday, 19 February 2026

13:00 - 14:30

How to do innovative and inclusive business in Vienna

Location:M3
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Vienna has a great ecosystem for social business and impact-oriented start-ups. Find out more about the opportunities and services on offer and learn first-hand from innovative businesses: the pros and cons, opportunities and obstacles.