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Zero Project Conference 2026

18 – 20 Feb 2026 | Austria

Petra Plicka

Easy Language Expert, Graphic Facilitator

Austria

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About me

Petra C. Plicka, B.A. | Bakk.phil.

Organisationsentwicklerin // Soziologin // Coach // Trainerin // Moderatorin

Ausbildung und Berufstätigkeit

selbständige Unternehmerin seit dem Jahr 2000

Gewerbeberechtigung: Unternehmensberatung

Studium Hotel- und Restaurant Management (Washington State University) // F&B Bereich Hilton Wien // Restaurantmanagement T.G.I.Fridays Wien // Managementberatung Merten Qualitätsmanagement GmbH // Ausbildung Qualitätsmanagement (ÖVQ) // Gesellschafterin der ÖAR-Regionalberatung GmbH // Beratung und Management auf Zeit  // Gestaltung von Beteiligungsprozessen (z.B. Pakt für Vielfalt in Oberösterreich) // Moderatorin (Gruppen von 3 bis 300 Personen) // Systemische Ausbildung als Trainerin und Coach (Trinergy) // Soziologiestudium – Schwerpunkt Organisations- und Arbeitsmarktsoziologie // Systemische Organisationsentwicklerin // Mitbegründerin der TEAM|Manufaktur // Mitglied der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Schritte // Mitbegründerin von eventutto

Additional questions

Title (Academic/Diplomatic/Aristocratic/Political)

BA, Bakk.phil.

Pronouns

she/her

I speak the following languages:

EnglishGerman

Areas of Activity

Accessibility

TourismUniversal Design (UD)Products and services

ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)

Translation/Communication Tools

Crisis Response

Emergency Preparedness and ResponseHumanitarian AssistanceDisability-Inclusive Climate Action

Other Areas of Activity

EducationIndependent Living and Political ParticipationEmployment

At #ZeroCon26, I am looking for...

NetworkingProject CooperationsResearch Cooperations

At #ZeroCon26, I am offering...

Increase expertise in accessibility and inclusionInvitations to international conferencesNetworkingProject CooperationsConsulting

Speaker sessions (8)

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

13:30 - 14:30

Access to healthcare for persons with intellectual disabilities

Location:M2Track:Zero Project Awardees
  • Accessibility
  • English captions | International Sign
  • Graphic facilitation

This session highlights Zero Project Awardees of 2026 from three continents. Their innovative solutions are advancing equitable healthcare access for persons with intellectual disabilities through policy, training, and technology.

14:30 - 15:30

Crisis response models led by persons with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities

Location:M2Track:Zero Project Awardees
  • Crisis Response
  • English captions | International Sign
  • Graphic facilitation

Zero Project Awardees of 2026 from Asia, Europe, and Latin America showcase crisis response models, led by persons with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities in their communities.

Thursday, 19 February 2026

10:30 - 11:30

Forum: KI für Entscheidungen / Forum on AI for Decision-Making

Location:M5
  • ICT
  • ÖGS
  • In German language

Forum zu Künstlicher Intelligenz für Selbstvertreter:innen: Wie kann KI bei Entscheidungen helfen und Texte einfacher machen?

12:00 - 13:00

Making cultural spaces accessible and inclusive

Location:M3Track:Zero Project Awardees
  • Accessibility
  • Inclusive arts
  • English captions | International Sign
  • Graphic facilitation

This session features Zero Project Awardees of 2026 from Europe, North and South America who are redefining accessibility in culture—through inclusive museums, multisensory festivals, and performances that make artistic spaces welcoming for all.

14:00 - 15:00

Producing assistive technology locally and with user-led organisations

Location:M2Track:Zero Project Awardees
  • Accessibility
  • ICT
  • English captions | International Sign
  • Graphic facilitation

This session showcases innovations from Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America that redefine local production and inclusive design, advancing access to assistive technologies worldwide.

Friday, 20 February 2026

11:00 - 11:20

Communication guide with pictograms for emergency situations

Location:Fireside ChatTrack:Livestreamed
  • English captions | International Sign

12:40 - 13:00

Accessing events through Easy Language

Location:Fireside ChatTrack:Livestreamed
  • English captions | International Sign

14:00 - 15:30

Forum der Selbstvertreter:innen / Forum of self-advocates

Location:M2
  • Graphic facilitation
  • German captions | ÖGS
  • In German Language with English translation

Forum von und für Selbstvertreter:innen, die von österreichischen und internationalen Projekten im Bereich Katastrophenschutz lernen, in einfacher deutscher und englischer Sprache.