Perth to host Web4All and World Wide Web conferences

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Monday, 14 April 2014 10:24am

Perth has won its bid to host the 2017 Web4All (W4A) and World Wide Web (WWW) conferences. The two co-located events will see world renowned web accessibility experts descend on the city. 

The announcement was made at the conclusion of WWW 2014 over the weekend in Seoul, Korea. The WWW is the premier forum for discussion relating to the evolution of the web. W4A, which precedes WWW, focuses on how the web can be made more inclusive, particularly for older people and those with disabilities. The conference helps ensure that, as the web develops, the diversity of users’ needs is taken into account.

It is the second time the events have been held in Australia, with Brisbane hosting in 1998. The announcement cements Perth’s reputation as a city of technological innovation and one which is home to a thriving accessibility community.

Media Access Australia’s project manager Dr Scott Hollier is based in Perth and sat on the city’s bid committee.

“It is fantastic that Perth has received the opportunity to host WWW and W4A,” Dr Hollier said. “The Perth bid committee worked hard over the past three years to emphasise the benefits of bringing the conference to our shores.

“I’m sure Australians will embrace the opportunity to participate in one of the world’s largest web conferences and the highly significant W4A web accessibility conference.”

Dr Hollier and Associate Professor Denise Wood presented at W4A 2014 on the Australian Government’s accessibility strategy and their experience of teaching the Professional Certificate in Web Accessibility.


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