Key to Free and Accessible Internet

Free software is built on the promise of liberty and universality. However, can the internet be truly “free” if it remains unusable for millions of people due to barriers? In this session, we will explore why accessibility (a11y) is not just a technical checklist, but the fundamental key to a free and accessible internet. We will define what accessibility really means in the modern web landscape and critically examine its current state within the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) ecosystem. Join this talk to discover why bridging the accessibility gap is essential for the future of open source and how we can build a digital world that leaves no one behind.