Thoughtwork’s YTalks Berlin: Accessible Futures

Thoughtwork’s YTalks Berlin
Accessible Futures: Design, Tech, and Inclusion

Lightning Talks & Panel: Exploring Diverse Angles of Accessibility in Digital Products

Join Thoughtworks Berlin and Friends of Figma Berlin for an Evening of Accessibility Insights on April 2nd, 2025, at our event space in Berlin: You can expect lightning talks and engaging discussions focused on the crucial topic of accessibility.
Inspired by the spirit of YConf, this event series brings together curious minds at the intersection of customer experience, product, design, and technology.
Our inaugural event explores accessibility from multiple angles with expert speakers sharing practical tips and innovative approaches to creating inclusive digital experiences:

• Erica Schoonmaker [Senior Product Designer for Accessibility at Zalando] on integrating accessibility into every design stage as a paradigm shift
• Fernando Neves [Lead Product Designer at Thoughtworks] on designing for inclusion through user-centered research and real-world testing
• Magda Lenart [Experience Designer at Thoughtworks] on implementing small, impactful changes that unlock inclusion for everyone
• Rodrigo Fortes [Senior Design System Designer at Wolt] on their developed Figma plugin and the process behind it
• Johannes Nanninga [Senior Business Analyst & Experience Designer at Thoughtworks] on reframing accessibility as a mark of engineering excellence in challenging environments

Following these enlightening talks, Genevieve Brechel [Senior Service & Experience Designer at Thoughtworks] will guide an interactive panel discussion, bringing together our speakers' diverse perspectives to explore the future of Accessibility.

This is more than just a series of talks; it's a chance to connect with fellow professionals, share ideas, and be part of a community dedicated to building a more accessible digital world.

Expect a dynamic evening with:

• Concise, impactful lightning talks.
• A lively panel discussion with opportunities for audience Q&A.
• Networking with drinks and food, fostering connections and conversations.

Whether you're a designer, developer, product manager, or simply passionate about accessibility, this event is for you. Register now and join us as we explore the diverse angles of accessibility and shape the future of inclusive digital products.

Event Details:

• Date: April 2nd, 2025
• Time: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
• Location: Thoughtworks Event Space, Revaler Str. 29, 10245 Berlin
• Registration-Link

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Code of Conduct
We adhere to the Berlin Code of Conduct to ensure a welcoming and respectful environment for all participants. The event space operates under largely compatible Thoughtworks Meetups & Events CoC.

Accessibility
The Location is accessible for wheelchair users. This includes the entrance (no steps to get into the location), toilets and the stage.