Guide to getting started at axe-con

View our guide to getting started at axe-con and our favorite sessions.

axe-con: Building accessible experiences

What is axe-con?

Axe-con is an inclusive digital accessibility conference that welcomes developers, designers, business users, and accessibility professionals of all experience levels. Attendees and speakers are focused on building, testing, and maintaining accessible digital experiences.

Talks at axe-con include case studies from enterprise companies leading in large-scale accessibility efforts, as well as best practices and updates from technology leaders around the world. Join us to learn how to build, test, monitor, and maintain digital accessibility.

axe-con 2025 by the numbers

  • 64 Sessions
  • 85+ Speakers
  • 29,000+ Attendees
  • 12,000+ Organizations

Jump into great content with axe-con 2025's keynote!

Combating Ableism and Driving Positive Change

Watch this thought-provoking session with Alice Wong, a celebrated disabled activist, author, and founder of the Disability Visibility Project. In conversation with Glenda Sims, Alice shares her journey as a self-described disabled oracle and cyborg, offering unique perspectives on combating ableism and reimagining disability as a source of joy.

Through engaging storytelling and actionable insights, Alice discusses the importance of shifting perceptions of accessibility from being a burden to an act of love. She unpacks common misconceptions and highlights strategies for building communities that thrive on collaboration and advocacy.

What the axe-con 2025 participants said...

"Another amazing conference. I can't say enough how I look forward to this every year and how many times I reference the presentations or recommend the conference."

"Every year before axe-con, I make the pitch for my colleagues to attend. The wide range of topics and content covered makes the recommendation an easy suggestion -- thank you for everything!"

"Huge thanks to everyone involved in making this super-important conference so great. My friends are already sick of hearing me go on and on about how great it was."