Axe-con 2027

About

Axe-con is a free digital accessibility conference organised by Deque Systems, the company known for the axe family of accessibility testing tools. Billed as the largest event of its kind, it covers how to build, test and deliver accessible digital experiences, along with emerging technology trends and global compliance requirements. The audience spans developers, designers, business users and dedicated accessibility professionals at every level of experience. The 2027 edition runs live and fully online on 23 and 24 February 2027, so there is no physical venue and no travel requirement. The organisers report around 35,000 registrants from some 12,000 organisations across previous editions, with roughly 75 expert presenters contributing to the programme. Breakout content is grouped into four tracks: Development, Design, Organizational Success in Accessibility, and a Wildcard track for topics that sit outside the usual categories. Registered attendees can join keynotes and breakout sessions in real time, build a personal itinerary and gain access to a library of recorded presentations from past years. Because attendance carries no fee, the event lowers the barrier for teams starting their accessibility journey. For the inclusive design and WCAG community, it has become a key annual checkpoint for shared knowledge and practical techniques.