IAS: Intelligent Assistive & Accessible Systems – From Research to Real-World Impact workshop at the PETRA Conference, Heraklion, 2026 - TheConferenceList
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IAS: Intelligent Assistive & Accessible Systems – From Research to Real-World Impact workshop at the PETRA Conference

IAS: Intelligent Assistive & Accessible Systems – From Research to Real-World Impact workshop at the PETRA Conference (PETRA 2026)

Heraklion, Greece, July 12, 2026

IAS: Intelligent Assistive & Accessible Systems – From Research to Real-World Impact workshop at the PETRA Conference

TL;DR

The IAS workshop focuses on bridging cutting-edge research and real-world accessibility impact. This workshop invites contributions that explore how intelligent systems can meaningfully improve accessibility in practice.

About the Event

📅 Important Dates & Submission Information:

  • Workshop Paper Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026
  • Notification Date: April 25, 2026
  • Final Submission Length: 6 – 10 pages (including references)

📄 Submission Link to submit paper: https://lnkd.in/gDBrm3qt

📑 Submission Template: Please follow the PETRA 2026 conference submission guidelines (https://lnkd.in/ggnRjv33)

Topics of Interest: Aligned with PETRA’s interdisciplinary scope, topics include:

AI for Accessibility

  • Generative AI (LLMs, multimodal AI) for assistive applications
  • Adaptive, personalized, and context-aware systems
  • Vision, speech, and multimodal interaction for accessibility
  • AI systems supporting communication, navigation, and daily living

Human-Centered Accessibility & HCI

  • User-centered and participatory design with people with disabilities
  • Accessibility evaluation, usability studies, and field deployments
  • Human–AI interaction in assistive contexts
  • Interfaces for diverse and underserved populations

Pervasive & Assistive Technologies

  • Smart assistive devices (mobility, vision, hearing, cognitive support)
  • Wearables, IoT, and sensor-driven systems
  • Smart homes and ambient assisted living
  • Edge and embedded AI for real-time accessibility

Digital Accessibility

  • Accessible web, mobile, and cloud applications
  • Accessibility in AR/VR/XR and immersive environments
  • Inclusive gaming, media, and communication platforms
  • Developer tools and frameworks for accessibility

Robotics and Embodied Systems

  • Assistive robotics and human-robot interaction
  • Embodied AI for everyday assistance and rehabilitation

Healthcare & Rehabilitation

  • AI in rehabilitation, therapy, and assistive care
  • Accessibility in clinical and home healthcare systems

Ethics, Policy, and Inclusion

  • Accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and compliance
  • Ethical AI, bias, fairness, and trust
  • Barriers to adoption and socio-technical challenges
  • Accessibility in low-resource and global contexts

Real-World Deployment & Case Studies

  • Longitudinal studies and in-the-wild deployments
  • Industry and community-driven solutions
  • Low-cost and scalable accessibility technologies
  • Lessons learned from real-world implementation

Organization

IAS: Intelligent Assistive & Accessible Systems – From Research to Real-World Impact workshop at the PETRA Conference is organized by PETRA

Date and Location

The workshop will take place in Heraklion, Greece on July 12, 2026.

Attendance to the this workshop is Mixed.

For more information, you can click here to access to the event website.