Earlier today, I learned that Deque, @dequesystems@mstdn.social published the agenda for axe-con 2025. I admit to feeling a little sad as I read through this because, well, I’m not on it. This isn’t all that surprising since I hadn’t submitted anything for consideration, but it’s a bit of a reminder that I haven’t presented at any conferences in a very long time and presenting is something I dearly miss. Before I sit here and wax nostalgic, let me tell you why you should absolutely register for axe-con:

  1. Whether you are a developer, UX designer, leader/decision maker, tester, just getting started with accessibility, or just curious to learn more about accessibility, there are sessions and information for you. I love it that the event addresses such a wide diversity of folks involved in accessibility, from those who may just be curious to those who are considered to be experts in the field, and is not focused on one particular group.
  2. You can’t beat the price, it’s free. Multiple full days of conference and it’s free. Even in this time of inflation, axe-con is still free, only thing you have to pay is attention. :)
  3. It’s virtual, so you can attend from the office, from the comfort of home, or the comfort of someone else’s home, whatever works for you. As more and more events are taking place in-person and as more folks are returning to the office, this isn’t something to be taken for granted.
  4. Sessions are recorded, so you can go back and listen to them later, ideal for those times when you might want to refresh your memory on a specific topic or idea. I will say that while the sessions are recorded, attending them live gives you the ability to potentially interact with the presenter(s) and so I would not recommend missing this fantastic opportunity.

I’m a huge fan of axe-con, I love the awareness it brings to accessibility, I love the passion and energy brought by the awesome presenters, and most of all, I love that because it’s virtual and doesn’t cost anything, the barrier to entry is non-existent. This last point is huge, especially with travel budgets everywhere being reduced.
So whether you’re a developer, designer, tester, or just someone curious about accessibility, I highly recommend checking out the axe-con agenda and registering today.