Code Leaders ’25 Session 3

Did you know that 16% of the global population has a disability? That's 1.6 billion people with a spending capacity of $74.6 billion. But accessibility isn't just a legal obligation—it's a strategic advantage: 20% of organisations believe increasing accessibility can expand their customer base, while 63% say it improves the digital experience for all their users. Further, embedding accessibility into digital products leads to more resilient, secure, and scalable code. In this talk, we will delve into the pivotal role Tech Leaders play in driving successful accessibility strategies. Through compelling case studies, we’ll demonstrate the transformative impact of strong technical leadership on accessibility initiatives. You'll gain practical insights into maximising impact while minimising effort and step-by-step guidance on crafting an effective accessibility strategy. With only 3% of organisations in Australia meeting accessibility standards and a growing number of lawsuits worldwide, it's clear that many are falling short. Don't waste time and resources on ineffective tactics. Unlock the advantages of web accessibility so you can create leading, innovative and impactful digital products.

Traditional metrics and logs are decent at telling us if our servers are happy, but generally do a pretty poor job of telling us how our users (and by extension, our business) is doing. But the state of the art has moved on significantly and with a unified data strategy focused on wide structured events and traces can give you insights not just into how your servers are doing, but also how your users are experiencing your services and thus how your business is doing.