ATAAC 2026 introduces, for the first time, two parallel components within one event:
The Professional Conference brings together special educators, SLTs, OTs, teachers, parents, engineers, innovators and those who use AT and AAC in everyday life and practice. The program is designed to deliver direct, practical knowledge, current approaches and examples that can be immediately applied in practice.
Participants can expect lectures by leading international experts, hands-on workshops, technology demonstrations, real-world examples from education, therapy and rehabilitation, and clear professional guidelines for everyday work.
The ATAAC Playground is an interactive environment where participants can try out assistive technology through play, activities and simulated scenarios. It provides insight into the real-world applicability of AT/AAC solutions and how they can be adapted for different users.
The exhibition area brings together various manufacturers and distributors of AT solutions, enabling participants to try devices, compare products and talk directly with the innovators behind them. This gives attendees an immediate overview of the latest technologies and trends in AT and AAC.
The ATAAC Professional Conference biennially gathers over 1,000 participants from more than 50 countries, creating a rich international environment for experience exchange, professional networking and insight into global practices.
Yes. ATAAC is currently the largest European conference dedicated to AT and AAC, with far more participants than comparable events. Professionals across Europe choose ATAAC as their primary place for learning, sharing and professional growth.
ATAAC is supported by ISAAC, AAATE, ATIA, and DATEurope.
Yes. Poster presentations will be included in both components of the conference:
This ensures a balance between practical expertise and scientific insights.
No. Scientific Conference participants automatically have full access to all professional sessions.
No. The professional registration covers only the professional track.
The Scientific Conference registration allows the submission, presentation, and open access publication of up to two papers per participant.
All accepted and presented papers will be published in open access online proceedings, each with its own DOI and indexed via CrossRef.
No. Submitting a paper is not obligatory to participate in the ATAAC Scientific Conference. Participants may attend without presenting.
The scientific committee decides on the format (oral or poster) based on quality, topic and available time slots.
Yes. Early bird registration is available until 15 May 2026 for both types of registration.
Yes — lectures from the Professional Conference will be available via online streaming with interpretation.
Recordings from the Scientific Conference will not be available online.
Simultaneous interpretation will be available only for the Professional Conference (EN<>HR), including for the online stream.
The Scientific Conference is conducted entirely in English and does not include interpretation.
Anyone conducting research in the fields of assistive technology, AAC, rehabilitation, education, engineering, clinical practice or related areas.
University or institutional affiliation is not required — independent researchers and practitioners are welcome. The Scientific Committee will evaluate each submitted paper and decide whether it meets the quality standards for acceptance, presentation, and publication.
The initial submission is an abstract (up to 500 words).
If accepted, the author submits a full paper or poster, depending on the format assigned by the Scientific Committee. Full papers are subject to a page limit and will be included in the open access proceedings after the conference.
Parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, children with disabilities, students, persons with disabilities and unemployed individuals are eligible for free ATAAC registration.
As every year, students of speech-language pathology, special education and rehabilitation and occupational therapy may apply to volunteer. All volunteers will receive the necessary training according to their duties.
Yes. In the exhibition area you will be able to talk to experienced practitioners, ask questions and try various assistive technology solutions available on site.