Thank You for Joining GDA 2025
The GDA International Conference 2025 took place on September 8–9 at SWPS University in Warsaw, Poland. The event focused on building a sustainable and inclusive digital future, where accessibility and environmental responsibility converge. We welcomed more than 70 participants from 18 countries, both in person and online. Members of the ClearClimate project also took part, offering insights into innovative approaches to climate communication.
Photo: Mika Nechyporenko
The first day took of with a welcome note from the organizers, Professor Krzysztof Krejtz (SWPS University, Poland) and Dr. Sarah Ann McDonaugh (UAB, Spain), followed by a keynote address by Dr. Jovana Vurdelja (University of Belgrade, Serbia), titled “Language as a Trojan Horse: Ecolinguistics in a Battle against Climate Babble,” which explored language as a tool for driving environmental awareness. Sessions throughout the day focused on climate communication, inclusive design, and sustainability education. A highlight was the “Eye Tracking & Inclusion” workshop, which demonstrated how gaze data can enhance digital accessibility and engagement with climate information.
Photo: Mika Nechyporenko
The second day began with a keynote address by Mr. Yngvar C. Anda Nordberg and Mr. Daniel Bajer (TV2 Scole, Norway). Their presentation, “A Norwegian Take on Access for All: One Size Fits One Through Preferences,” showcased the use of accessibility features in a Norwegian learning platform. Subsequent sessions explored digital environments, AI’s environmental cost, neurodiversity-friendly interfaces, and the ethical and policy challenges of sustainable tech. The day concluded with the “Green Education & Thinking Skills” workshop, offering creative, practical ways to incorporate ecological thinking into digital learning spaces.
The conference closed with an open discussion on measuring progress and ensuring that no one is left behind as we move toward greener, more inclusive technologies. We left GDA 2025 with new ideas, valuable collaborations, and renewed motivation to keep pushing for accessible, sustainable digital futures.
Photo: Mika Nechyporenko
We extend a heartfelt thank-you to all attendees, speakers, and organizers for your energy, insights, and thoughtful discussions. Your engagement made GDA 2025 more than just a conference—it became a collaborative step toward greener and more inclusive digital futures.
GDA 2025 Highlights
Conference Venue
SWPS University, Chodakowska 19/31, Warsaw, Poland
Patronage
The Tadeusz Tomaszewski Foundation for the Development of Polish Psychology is the official patron of the Green Digital Accessibility International Conference 2025.
Organizers
Honorary Patrons
Conference Sponsors
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