More to Give than Just the DIV – Semantics and How to Get Them Right

Shared semantics is the Web´s killer feature that allows developers create accessible experiences.

In this talk, Hidde dives into the meaning of semantics (no pun intended), how it improves your site, specific gotchas and the future.

Why Do We Really Need OAuth Anyway?

Even if you've never heard about OAuth, you've certainly used it in your daily life already. But what purpose does OAuth actually solve? In this session, you'll learn about the original problems OAuth set out to solve, and how it evolved over the years into the foundation of nearly every modern system on the web.

This session explains OAuth through the lens of everyday life, without jargon or code. You'll learn how OAuth makes life easier for app developers, and how it enables the best blend of security and usability.

Unlock the Fun!

Creating outstanding typographic designs is not just about choosing the right font. It’s about using all the super powers that font technology offers you today.

In her talk, Ulrike will reveal some playful type experiments that show evidence: type is not just for reading but it’s fun and entertaining, too.

You will learn how to tap the full potential of a font, which will enable you to create stunning designs, leaving your clients with a smile.

Looking like a Lost Sheep – the Story of the Lonely Chart

Data visualization consists of lines and bars and we love the simplicity of scatter plots. But data visualization is much more than mere shapes. Visualizations are emotional, they are shouting ‘hey look at me’ and eventually let the observers immerse in the data.

Oh sorry, this is just one of my bold dreams.

Out in the world we often see charts and graphs that just try to tortuously mirror the data they were fed with. Sometimes they do not communicate with their readers at all or do not even catch the readers’ attention.

But how can we change this, and which role can data art play in this dance between visual and reader?

Let me take you on a journey through the world of data visualization and how it could look in future.

Access to Tech, Tech to Live

When thinking about accessibility a lot of people refer to people with disabilities. Molly Watt, CEO at Molly Watt Talks is a tech evangelist, accessibility and UX consultant and speaker. Sharing her own experience as someone with a disability relying on tech to live, in today’s society, she aims to change the narrative around designing for inclusion, not just for those with disabilities but for every single one of us.