Accessible Banking: A11Y Mobile & Web, EAA, WCAG.

We are excited to announce our upcoming event called Accessible Banking. An event focused on how banks ensure their services are accessible to all. Hear insights from accessibility specialists and engage in a discussion panel featuring experts from banks and auditing companies ABN, Bethmann Bank, Rabobank, Abra, Cardan, and The Accessibility Coach.

This event is open to everyone, whether you’re a Developer, UX Designer, QA Tester, Product Owner, Manager, etc. If accessibility matters to you, don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect.

🗓️ Thursday 27 March 2025
🕰️ 17:15 Walk-in
📍 ABN AMRO Corporate Headquarters - Gustav Mahlerlaan 10

PROGRAM
17:15 - 18:00: Walk-in, Food & Drinks (Warm Meal)
18:00 - 18:10: Welcome Presentation
18:10 - 18:40: Developing with your eyes closed v2.0, incl. 5 minutes of Q&A, Mitchel Snel
18:40 - 19:10: Shifting left, or making accessibility easier by doing it earlier, incl. 5 minutes of Q&A, Hidde de Vries
19:10 - 19:20: Break
19:20 - 20:15: Panel Discussion, representatives of ABN, Bethmann Bank, Rabobank, Abra, Cardan, and The Accessibility Coach
20:15 - 20:45: Q&A from Audience
20:45 - 21:45: Networking, Food & Drinks (Finger Food)
22:00: Bank closes doors

SPEAKERS
Meetup MC: Martijn Fleurkens - A11y lead @ABN

Mitchel Snel - Development Engineer@ABN
In the past, I was part of the payments department for 4 years, and I am currently working for the accounts and products team. I have about 3 years of Java development with Selenium under my belt. Ooh, and I'm blind 😊

Hidde de Vries - Frontend and Accessibility Specialist
Freelance frontend and accessibility specialist (CPWA) with clients like Mozilla, the Dutch government, and the City of the Hague. Strongly believes in a web that puts people first. Member of the W3C's Accessibility Guidelines and ARIA Working Groups.

PANELISTS
Panel discussion facilitator: Tim Damen - A11y lead @ABN

Bruno Scheele - Accessibility App Lead@ABN
Developing for iOS since 2010, accessibility has captured Bruno's imagination early on. Now, he helps clients create apps and experiences that are delightful and usable for everyone.

Roman Claus - Accessibility Tester@Bethmann Bank
I have worked in the Investment Center Germany since 2014 in Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM) implementation Standard Mandates. My tasks include testing extensions to the department's existing / newly introduced systems with my visual impairment ailments.

Carmen Burghardt - UX, Accessibility & Advocacy Specialist@The Accessibility Coach
With experience in UX, accessibility, and research across e-commerce, government, and beyond, I help teams and organizations make accessibility part of their DNA—not just a checkbox but a natural part of design and decision-making.

Through storytelling, research, and hands-on training, I bridge the gap between users and technology, ensuring accessibility is practical and human-centered. I advocate for digital inclusion as a movement, helping teams embed accessibility into their culture, processes, and products.

Meike de Zeeuw - Product Manager Digital Accessibility@Rabobank
Responsible for the strategy and implementation of digital accessibility for over 160 squads at Rabobank. With great enthusiasm and a strong focus on people and their diverse challenges, I strive to create inclusive digital experiences that empower everyone.

Jan Jaap de Groot - Co-founder & Accessibility Engineer@Abra
Making apps accessible through my work at Abra, Appt Foundation, and W3C includes development, auditing, consultancy, and training.

Marijn van der Laan - Commercial Director@Cardan
With dyslexia, I know all too well how it feels to face (digital) obstacles. Reading takes time, and spotting details isn’t my thing. But it gives me strengths like creative problem-solving, visualizing ideas, and seeing the bigger picture. With that strength, I bring a fresh perspective to digital accessibility.

🚗 yes, parking is possible at our location. Please send an email to daniel.danielecki[at]nl.abnamro.com at least 24 hours before the start of the MeetUp.