"Difference is the condition of everyone" - St. Bridget, 400 AD
The Centre for Excellence in Universal Design at the National Disability Authority with the University of Galway would like to offer céad mile fáilte (one hundred thousand welcomes) to the 8th international Universal Design conference (ud26). The conference will be held at the Galmont Hotel, Galway City, Ireland from 4-6 November 2026.
Registration for UD26 is now open. We are delighted to announce that both in-person and hybrid options will be available. All plenary sessions, and some parallel sessions, will be streamed live.
We are delighted to be able to announce our first invited keynote speakers. All are highly respected colleagues, and have generously agreed to give of their time and expertise for UD26.
The call for contributions is now open. Please note that the deadline for submission of abstracts has been extended to 15 April 2026. Submission guidelines are provided as well as links to our Conference Management Tool. Scientific papers will be published in IOS Press, and practical contributions will be published in a separate digital compendium.
Galway is famous for its hospitality, culture, and fun. Our aim is to make UD26 an enjoyable, collaborative, and fun-filled conference for everyone. We will provide details and updates on the venue, accommodation options and travel to Galway.
The International Universal Design Conference series has been running since 2012 and is a recognised venue for the publication and presentation of high-quality work in the area of Universal Design and related domains.
