ACCESSAITHON
Overview

Build the Next Breakthrough in AI-powered Accessibility

Alongside leaders from Skyscanner, Google, and more, we challenge you to design and prototype AI solutions that tackle real problems faced by real people. This is not theory. This is impact.

Whether you are interested in accessibility, AI ethics, UX design, or simply want a creative challenge, this is your chance to build technology that empowers people and have your work evaluated by industry leaders.


💡 Over £1500 in prizes!


Opening Event (Hybrid)

📅 Monday 2 February, 11:00–13:00

📍 Informatics Forum G.07

Highlights

  • Talks from leading accessibility experts at Skyscanner and Google
  • Networking with students & industry
  • Meet real users your ideas could benefit
  • And free pizza from Skyscanner! 🍕

You can register your team by 5 Feb 2026, then develop a technology-based solution (a prototype). The submission deadline is 23 Feb 2026, 12:00 (Noon).

The hackathon concludes with the Closing & Awards Ceremony (hybrid) on Monday, 2 March 2026, where shortlisted teams will present their work and the most impactful accessibility solutions will be showcased and celebrated.

Be part of meaningful innovation.
Join the AccessAIthon.

(Ticket registration required for in-person attendees only. If you wish to attend remotely, join us on Teams)

For more information, check out our website: https://accessaithon2026.netlify.app/


Build the Next Breakthrough in AI-powered Accessibility

Alongside leaders from Skyscanner, Google, and more, we challenge you to design and prototype AI solutions that tackle real problems faced by real people. This is not theory. This is impact.

Whether you are interested in accessibility, AI ethics, UX design, or simply want a creative challenge, this is your chance to build technology that empowers people and have your work evaluated by industry leaders.


💡 Over £1500 in prizes!


Opening Event (Hybrid)

📅 Monday 2 February, 11:00–13:00

📍 Informatics Forum G.07

Highlights

  • Talks from leading accessibility experts at Skyscanner and Google
  • Networking with students & industry
  • Meet real users your ideas could benefit
  • And free pizza from Skyscanner! 🍕

You can register your team by 5 Feb 2026, then develop a technology-based solution (a prototype). The submission deadline is 23 Feb 2026, 12:00 (Noon).

The hackathon concludes with the Closing & Awards Ceremony (hybrid) on Monday, 2 March 2026, where shortlisted teams will present their work and the most impactful accessibility solutions will be showcased and celebrated.

Be part of meaningful innovation.
Join the AccessAIthon.

(Ticket registration required for in-person attendees only. If you wish to attend remotely, join us on Teams)

For more information, check out our website: https://accessaithon2026.netlify.app/


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Highlights

  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • In person

Location

Informatics Forum, The University of Edinburgh

10 Crichton Street

Edinburgh EH8 9AB

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Agenda

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Welcome & Overview

Dr Helen Hastie, Dr Aurora Constantin

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Accessibility in Industry and Research

Heather Hepburn (Skyscanner), Christopher Patnoe (Google)

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Accessibility in Everyday Life

Organized by
Accessibility & Inclusivity Working Group
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