The Warsaw Vision conference is coming soon — an event dedicated to accessibility, barrier-free mobility, social innovation and international cooperation on behalf of people with visual impairments. Register and join the conversation on how to improve the accessibility of spaces, services, information and how to support the independence of blind and visually impaired people — in Poland and abroad.
The program includes four panel discussions featuring representatives from public administration, civil society organizations, academics and experts from Poland and abroad.
Participation in the conference is free. We encourage everyone interested to register using the form available at the following link: https://form.jotform.com/251401137407345
If you are unable to attend the conference in person, watch the live stream. We encourage you to follow the event on Facebook, where we will post details about the live stream.
Conference Program
9:00 a.m. – Registration
10:00–10:15 a.m. – Conference opening
The opening ceremony will feature:
Marek Kalbarczyk, President of the Foundation,
A representative of the Capital City of Warsaw
10:15–11:00 a.m. – Panel I: Accessibility in Poland
The discussion will focus on current challenges related to accessibility in Poland and the role of accessibility coordinators, public administration and experts.
Moderator: Donata Kończyk
Participants:
Joanna Chruściel, Izabela Leszczyniak, Tomasz Wojakowski, Katarzyna Tręda-Pisera
11:00–12:00 – Panel II: Barrier-Free Mobility – Best Practices Around the World
This international panel will provide an opportunity to present solutions and experiences related to accessible mobility implemented in various countries.
Moderator: Prof. Cecilia Lanyi, Hungary
Participants:
Dr. Paraskevi Theodorou, Greece; Tudor Scripor, Romania; Steve Jordan, USA; Dr. Irene Sudy, Austria.
12:00–12:20 – Coffee break
12:20–13:10 – Panel III: Social Innovation and Science
This panel will bring together the perspectives of social organizations and the academic community.
Moderator: Dr. Edyta Zduńska-Leseux
Participants:
Prof. Katarzyna Jach, Maciej Błażewicz, Agata Gawska, Łukasz Klimek
1:10–2:00 p.m. – Panel IV: East–West Meeting “We Are Together”
The final panel will take the form of an open, international discussion. In addition to the invited panelists, representatives of foreign delegations and conference participants will also be able to join in the exchange of experiences.
Moderator: Dr. Zaki Ali, Egypt
2:00–3:00 p.m. – Refreshments and networking
Watch Warsaw Vision Live!
Can’t join us in person? The Warsaw Vision conference will be streamed online.
Follow the event on Facebook—details about the streaming and the latest updates on the conference will be posted there: https://fb.me/e/6ZwdwhMYq
The Warsaw Vision 2026 conference is held under the Honorary Patronage of the President of the Capital City of Warsaw.
It is the annual culmination of activities carried out as part of the “Warsaw Friendly to the Blind” project, whose main goal is to support the independence of blind and visually impaired people in navigating and using public facilities in the Polish capital.
The project is implemented by the Chance - We Are Together Foundation and co-financed by the City of Warsaw.