The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) have shaped how we build accessible digital experiences for over two decades.

But the web has changed—from static pages to complex apps, mobile, and immersive tech—and so have user needs.

This talk explores the transition from WCAG 1.x to the upcoming 3.0, why the shift matters, and what it means for developers.

We’ll cover how accessibility is moving beyond checklists toward outcome-based, user-centered standards, and share practical steps you can take today to prepare your applications for the future of accessibility.