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Green Digital Accessibility International Conference 2025

Where Accessibility Meets Sustainability

About the Conference Register

The conference is addressed to:

academic researchers, policymakers, business professionals, NGO employees, students and doctoral candidates, members of the research community, and anyone with an interest in green digital accessibility

Language of the event: English

A futuristic digital illustration of a smart city showcasing sustainable engineering solutions.
logo Green Digital Accessibility

About the Conference

The Green Digital Accessibility (GDA) international conference is a leading international forum exploring the intersection of media accessibility and environmental sustainability. Launched in 2021 at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, the conference has earned recognition as a hub for innovative ideas and solutions in the field.

The media sector, like other industries, has an ethical obligation to provide accessible information, even though the necessary technologies have environmental impact. This necessitates a difficult but crucial discussion on balancing environmental responsibility with the fundamental right to information, raising critical questions for researchers, media professionals and policymakers on how to develop and implement sustainable accessibility solutions that uphold human rights without compromising environmental goals.

The conference provides a platform for exchanging ideas, research findings, and experiences on topics such as the environmental costs of accessibility technologies, sustainable UX and HCI, methodological approaches to assessing the environmental impact of digital media, models of environmentally responsive media education, and social issues related to equal and climate-sustainable access to culture.

The 4th edition of the GDA conference will be hosted by SWPS University in Warsaw. This year, it will focus on the challenges of building a sustainable and inclusive digital future. The event is open to anyone interested, at any career stage.

Conference Format

The conference will be held in a hybrid format, but we strongly encourage all speakers to attend in person.

The official language of the conference is English.

Conference Program

The organizing committee is not responsible for cancellations by individual speakers. The program is subject to change.

September 8, 2025

  1. Welcoming Note

  2. Keynote Address 1

    Language as a Trojan Horse: Ecolinguistics in a Battle against Climate Babble

    Dr. Jovana Vurdelja (University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia)
  3. Coffee Break

  4. Talks Session 1: Climate & Accessibility

    10:15–10:35: Web Accessibility of Climate Information Platforms in South East Europe: A Comparative Analysis

    Sarah Anne McDonagh, Marta Brescia Zapata, Dajana Kopuz, Uglješa Stankov, Miroslav Vujicic, Biljana Basarin, and Pilar Orero

    10:35–10:55: Climate-Related Communication in Areas With Extreme Weather Conditions: The Case of Qatar

    Maria Jimenez Andres

    10:55–11:15: Seeing Eco-Effectively: The Relationship of Generalized Self-Efficacy to Directing Visual Attention to Images Associated With Pro-ecological Behaviors

    Zuzanna Fiszer, Ewa Filocha, and Julia Sobieszczuk

    11:15–11:35: From Green Aesthetics to Inclusive Design: Reimagining Biophilia

    Kinga Sawera
  5. Coffee Break

  6. Talks Session 2: Inclusive Practices & Education

    12:05–12:25: Audiodescription as a Sustainable Gesture of Accessibility: Rethinking Inclusive Practices in Art Institutions

    Aneta Pawłowska, Magdalena Górska, and Adam Drozdowski

    12:25–12:45: Supplementing Geography Content in Educational Environments

    Kamilė Kivytaite and Aldona Augustinien

    12:45–13:05: Strengthening Teachers’ Sustainability Competences: Digital Open Badges Enabling the Creation of Flexible Learning Pathways

    Hanne Mäki-Hakola and Nina Eskola-Salin
  7. Lunch Break

  8. Workshop 1: Eye Tracking & Inclusion

    Gaze and Inclusion: Eye Tracking in Digital Accessibility and Climate Communication

    Filippo Baldisserotto, Merve Ekin, Iga Stasiak, and Zofia Maciąg
  9. Coffee Break

  10. Poster Session

    • Psychophysiological Comparison of Narrative and Expository Messaging in Climate Change Education – An Eye-Tracking Study

    Krzysztof Kozak and Zuzanna Walczak

    • Eco-Ed Interfaces: Youth-Driven Biodegradable Educational Aids for Environmental Literacy in Refugee Settings

    Sayma Siddique Mitu

    • Testing Digital Dementia Accessibility With Webcam Eye Tracking

    Andrew Duchowski, Margi Engineer, Emma Dixon, Adam Cellary, and Damain Sromek

    • The Impact of Animation Type (Manual vs. Automatic) and the Presence of an Educator’s Face in English Video Lessons on Learning Outcomes and Attention Levels

    Agata Myśliborska-Błyskun and Krzysztof Krejtz

    • AI as an Accessible Support Tool in Mental Health: A Case Study from TwojPsycholog.pl

    Kaja Toczyska-Pieniak

    • Comparing the Cognitive Load between Dyslexic and Non-Dyslexic Users When Interacting with Weather and Climate Information Services

    Katarzyna Pierzchlewicz, Izabela Krejtz, Carlos Duarte, Spyros Paparrizos, Ann Markus Quinn, and Krzysztof Krejtz

    • Investigating the Physical Properties of Attention Restoration Theory: Which Came First, the Green or the Tree?

    Marta Waszczuk

    • Deficiencies in Media Access for d/Deaf in Poland – How PJM Translators Are Viewed by Hearing and d/Deaf Viewers

    Arlena Józefowicz, Izabela Krejtz, and Krzysztof Krejtz
  11. Transition Time

  12. Conference Dinner

  1. Keynote Address 2

    The European Accessibility Act Is Now in Force. A Norwegian Take on Access for All: One Size Fits One Through Preferences

    Yngvar C. Anda Nordberg and Daniel Bajer (TV2 Scole, Oslo, Norway)
  2. Coffee Break

  3. Talks Session 3: Digital Environments & Climate Communication

    10:00–10:20: Accounting for the Carbon Footprint of Large Language Models: Measurement Methods and Mitigation Approaches

    Julita Walczak

    10:20–10:40: From Perception to Cognition: Neuroatypicality as the Foundation of a New Theory of Learning in Digital Environments – A Challenge to WCAG and Educational UI Design

    Agnieszka Wąsik

    10:40–11:00: Tailoring the Message: How Climate Communication Preferences Vary Across Poland, Italy, the Balkans, and Ghana

    Iga Stasiak, Izabela Krejtz, Krzysztof Krejtz, Gordana Kranjac-Berisavljevic, Caterina Impastato, Jelena Mazaj, Biljana Basarin, Miroslav Vujcic, and Uglješa Stankov

    11:00–11:20: Audiodescription as a Sustainable Gesture of Accessibility: Rethinking Inclusive Practices in Art Institutions

    Aneta Pawłowska
  4. Coffee Break

  5. Talks Session 4: Impact & Persuasion

    11:50–12:10: Between Control and Technological Freedom: Should the Law Intervene in the Development of Artificial Intelligence? Regulatory Dilemmas in the Face of Sustainable Development and Social Justice

    Michalina Szpyrka

    12:10–12:30: The Effectiveness of Subtitles for Viewers With ADHD: A Mixed-Methods Eye-Tracking Study

    Magdalena Uszyńska

    12:30–12:50: Assessing the Impact of Climate Information Services Adaptation in Rural Communities in Ghana: Lessons from the University for Development Studies’ Third Trimester Field Practical Programme

    Bernard John Tiika and Richard Dogbey

    12:50–13:10: What Makes Climate Campaigns Persuasive? Eye-Tracking Study on Visual Attention and Message Framing

    Patrycja Jabłonowska, Jakub Matwiejuk, Julia Cimochowska, Aleksander Bieliński, and Zofia Basacka
  6. Lunch Break

  7. Workshop 2: Green Education & Thinking Skills

    Developing Pupils’ Thinking Skills in Geography Lessons Using Green Education Scenarios in a Digital Environment

    Irina Kliziene, Aldona Augustiniene, Asta Paskovkse, Dalia Umantaite-Vaivadiene, and Ginas Cizauskas
  8. Townhall Meeting

  9. Conference Adjourns

Important Dates

All deadlines follow the Anywhere on Earth (AoE) time zone.

June 15, 2025
extended abstract submission deadline

July 30, 2025
author notification deadline

September 3, 2025
presentation slides submission deadline

September 8–9, 2025
conference dates

Registration Process

On-site registration will not be available. All participants must register in advance.

Register

Note for authors

Each accepted talk, workshop, or poster must be covered by a conference registration from at least one of the authors.

Registration Fees

STANDARD FEES

Early bird registration, until July 31, in-person, with dinner: 130 EUR

Regular registration, after August 1, in-person with dinner: 150 EUR

Online participation: 30 EUR

STUDENT FEES

Early bird registration, until July 31, in-person, with dinner: 90 EUR

Regular registration, after August 1, in-person with dinner: 110 EUR





Please note that all fees are non-refundable.

The registration fee includes access to all sessions, tutorials, and workshops, conference materials, welcome reception, lunches and coffee breaks, and conference dinner.

Patronage

The Tadeusz Tomaszewski Foundation for the Development of Polish Psychology is the official patron of the Green Digital Accessibility International Conference 2025.

Organizers

  • Eye Tracking Research Center at SWPS University logo
  • Institute of Psychology, SWPS University logo
  • Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, logo
  • Clear Climate logo

Honorary Patrons

  • Logo of the Mayor of Warsaw

Scientific Committee

  • Dr. Krzysztof Krejtz
    SWPS University, Poland
  • Dr. Izabela Krejtz
    SWPS University, Poland
  • Dr. Ann Marcus-Quinn
    University of Limerick, Ireland
  • Dr. Carlos Duarte
    LASIGE, Informática, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
  • Professor Pilar Orero
    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
  • Dr. Sarah Anne McDonagh
    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
  • Dr. Marta Brescia Zapata
    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
  • Professor Morten Field
    Chalmers University, Bergen, Norway
  • Professor Biljana Basarin
    Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Organizing Committee

  • Dr. Krzysztof Krejtz
    SWPS University, Poland
  • Dr. Izabela Krejtz
    SWPS University, Poland
  • Dr. Ann Marcus-Quinn
    University of Limerick, Ireland
  • Dr. Carlos Duarte
    LASIGE, Informática, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
  • Iga Stasiak
    SWPS University, Poland
  • Zofia Maciąg
    SWPS University, Poland

Conference Venue

SWPS University, Chodakowska 19/31, Warsaw, Poland