Zero Project Conference 2019

Independent Living and Political Participation

20 – 22 February 2019, Vienna

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Programme

The three-days-programme will start Wednesday, February 20, in the morning, and will end on Friday, February 22, in the afternoon.

It will consist of a variety of formats, that includes plenary and workshop sessions, an exhibition and the Award Ceremony.

You can view the latest agenda on our Conference agenda page. It is also available as an accessible PDF (last updated 13.2.19): Zero Project Conference Agenda (accessible PDF) 13.2.19

Speakers

Representatives of Innovative Practices and Policies are invited to present, discuss and inspire, jointly with world leaders from all sectors of society, with and without disabilities. Keynote speakers will include high level representatives from International Organizations, leading managers from multinational companies, representatives from leading NGOs, self-representatives, entrepreneurs, and many more. Browse the full speaker list as an accessible pdf.

Innovative Practices

66 Innovative Practices in the field of independent living and political participation have been selected jointly with the Zero Project network of experts with and without disabilities from all over the world. Many of their representatives will be key presenters at the conference.

Innovative Policies

10 Innovative Policies in the field of independent living and political participation have been selected jointly with the Zero Project network of experts with and without disabilities from all over the world. Many of their representatives will be key presenters at the conference.

Practical Information

How to register and check-in for the Conference.

How to get to the Conference Venue

Recommended hotels in Vienna

Good to know about the Conference

How to use the Zero Project Conference App

Accessibility at the Conference

Accessibility at the Zero Project Conference

Zero Project Conference: Accessibility User Guide

Preparation YouTube videos for participatory Conference sessions

Video: Accessibility at the Zero Project Conference (coming soon)

Independent Living and Political Participation

The Zero Project Conference 2019 has its focus once again on Independent Living and Political Participation. After dealing with it in 2015 for the first time, we are returning, once again, to this important issue.

Our expanding network, now of several thousand people, has, as usual, been involved in the nomination and selection of this year’s innovative practices and policies in the field. The Zero Project Conference 2019, centered around the solutions and methodologies they offer, will seek to connect invitees from many different sectors of society so that they can share and discuss ideas and concepts that really work. And, thereby, in a joint effort, help support the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, worldwide.

Frequently asked questions

Who will come to the conference?

The event will gather 500 innovators and leaders from around the world, foremost those people behind the Innovative Policies and Practices which we will celebrate during the conference and who will present their solutions to their peers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, opinion leaders and other key influencers from all sectors of society.

How can I join the conference?

The Zero Project Conference is an invitation-only event. In case you wish to attend, please get in touch with the Conference Committee at office@zeroproject.org

How can I support the conference?

We aim to make the event as impactful, inclusive and accessible as possible. If you wish, you can participate in this effort! Contribute as a volunteer for a limited amount of time with a special skill to the conference. For instance, take professional photos and videos, offer in-depth report, sign language translation or language translation, or any other skill you wish to offer!

How can I get in contact?

For more information, please visit our website www.zeroproject.org. You can get in touch with us by linking up with us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The Conference Committee can be reached at office@zeroproject.org

Check out previous conferences

With approximately 650 participants from more than 70 countries and with 40 sessions, engaging 190 speakers, the Zero Project Conference 2018 on “Accessibility” was a great success.

Zero Project Conference 2019

Independent Living and Political Participation

Independent Living and Political Participation

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