Solventum Axe-Con Watch Party (Virtual)

About this party

Solventum Watch Party Details: What to expect- Join fellow Solvers to watch and discuss Axe-Con accessibility sessions together. Share your thoughts, notes, and learnings over a virtual cup of coffee or tea. Topic to watch- The watch party will default to watching the keynote and in lieu of a keynote to the design topic. Otherwise, people on the call showing interest in watching a different topic together at the time can do so. Feel free to vote to decide which sessions to watch next. How to watch- Be sure to register for the event to watch live talks or rewatch after the event. Since people will be hopping in and out of the Teams call during the day, attendees should expect to watch Axe-Con streams on personal devices. The topic will not be streamed from the Teams video call. However, there will be discussion and chatter during the Teams call. Solvers- don’t miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and connect over accessibility! The 2025 Axe-Con event hosted and run by Deque University, an accessibility-centered teaching institution, is coming soon and it is free! “Axe-con is the world’s largest digital accessibility conference that welcomes developers, designers, business users, and accessibility professionals of all experience levels to an accessibility conference focused on building, testing, and maintaining accessible digital experiences.” For those who wish to participate in the virtual conference, AxeCon’s free event registration now available. There is a wide range of exciting developer, designer, and organizational success topic areas on the event schedule including: 1. Accessibility Advocacy and Storytelling: Making change happen through storytelling, Combating ableism and driving positive change. 2. Digital Accessibility Tools and Innovations: AI in next-gen accessibility tools, The future of axe tools and accessibility testing. 3. Legal and Regulatory Frameworks: The Digital Accessibility Legal Landscape, Navigating the European Accessibility Act (EAA). 4. Human-Centered and Inclusive Design: Human-centered design considerations, Designing for neurodiversity. 5. Accessibility in Mobile Applications: The state of mobile app accessibility in 2025, WCAG 2 Mobile Update. 6. Organizational Success with Accessibility: Building an accessibility-first corporate culture, Designing vendor monitoring programs for accessibility. 7. Accessibility in Software Development: Building accessibility into the software development lifecycle, Crafting accessibility workflows for beginners. 8. Inclusive Product Design: The power of inclusive design tools, Strategies for building accessible digital experiences. 9. Professional Development and Training: Creating accessible documentation, Leveling up accessibility training programs. 10. Critical Discussions and Mindsets: Cultivating a harm reduction mindset, Addressing burnout and challenges in digital accessibility. These topics and more reflect the diverse range of discussions and insights aimed at enhancing accessibility practices across various domains. How might we drive toward more accessible solutions and experiences at Solventum?