Thu at 10:00–16:00
49–69 € / free for people with special needs / -50% for EAD and EIDD members
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Tallinn Design Festival's international conference returns as part of the main program. The theme this year carries the title of "Celebrating Diversity, Creating Equality"

The conference aims to explore the principles and practices of inclusive design, bringing together a diverse range of speakers and experts from around the world. The event will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and presentations on various aspects of inclusive design.

Keynote speakers include Patricia Moore from the USA, Rama Gheerawo from the UK, Jannicke Hølen & Knut Bang from Norway, Anders Berggreen from Denmark, and Jakob Rosin & Teet Kallaste from Estonia, who will share their insights and experiences in promoting universal design.

Ilona Gurjanova will provide an introduction, setting the stage for the day's discussions. Following this, representatives from Estonia, Belgium, Norway, Italy, and Poland will share their perspectives on inclusive design and its impact on different communities.

The conference will also include a panel discussion featuring Pete Kercher and other experts, providing a platform for in-depth conversations on the challenges and opportunities in implementing Design For All principles across various domains.

Join us for a day of learning, inspiration, and collaboration as we work towards creating environments that are accessible and beneficial to all individuals, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds.

SCHEDULE

09:45 / Gathering with coffee

10:00 / Introduction - Ilona Gurjanova (president of the Estonian Association of Designers / founder of Tallinn Design Festival)

10:10 / Welcome - Xenia Joost (Estonian Ministry of Culture)

10:15 / Patricia Moore (USA / Moore Design Associates)

11:00 / Rama Gheerawo (UK / President of EIDD Design For All)

11:45 / Jannicke Hølen & Knut Bang (Norway / DOGA)

12:05 / Anders Berggreen (Denmark / byACRE)

12:25 / Jasmien Herssens (Belgium / fourmind)

12:45 / Antonio D. De Antonis (Italy, AIPI president)

13:05 / panel discussion

13:30 / Lunch

14:00 / Jakob Rosin (Estonia / Ligipääsuke)

14:20 / Cameron Sinclair (USA/UK WorldChanging.org)

14:40 / Beata Fabisiak (Poland, Poznan University of Life Sciences)

15:00 / Teet Kallaste (MTÜ Ligipääsetavuse foorum)

15:20 / Jonathan W. Williams (USA, Pace University)

15:40 / panel discussion - moderator Pete Kercher (Italy, ambassador of EIDD Design For All)

16:00 / End of conference 

The event will take place in English.