At #IDS2025, we also celebrated the launch of AI: Rethink, Regulate, Reimagine. This book, edited by @leendhaenens.bsky.social, @ansdenolf.bsky.social and @biekezaman.bsky.social, brings together diverse perspectives in a shared call for democratic, ethical, and sustainable approaches to AI 💡
UKRSPECSYSTEMS продемонструвала дрони нового покоління на виставці IDS 2025 #дрони #безпілотники #UKRSPECSYSTEMS #IDS2025 #міжнароднавиставка
Two smiling volunteers in their RNIB- pink shirts and ready to help at our recent IDS Conference.
Happy #VolunteersWeek!
This Volunteers Week is a special chance to say thank you to the incredible people who make what we do possible!
Volunteers at our recent #IDS2025 conference, played a crucial role in creating an inclusive event.
Read on: www.rnib.org.uk/news/the-pow...
Wanda and Eilidh smiling as they listen to Wanda's device which she holds above her head, Eilidh listening via earphones looks up in delight.
Making space for young people with visual impairment- literally! 🚀
Eilidh, Haggeye member and Physics graduate was star struck when she met her inspiration, blind astrophysicist Dr Wanda Díaz-Merced at our #IDS2025 conference last month.
Read more: bit.ly/4jaxE2i
世界最大の歯科業界イベントIDS2025に出展したSCOグループの新たな挑戦 #東京都 #千代田区 #SCOグループ #歯科医療 #IDS2025
株式会社SCOグループが国際デンタルショーIDS2025に出展。未来の歯科医療を体験するブースには、多数の来場者が訪れました。
Dr Diaz-Merced speaking at a podium with a microphone at the conference, wearing a black sweater and pink trousers, and holding a pink cane.
Agustya Mehta presenting at the RNIB Scotland Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference, standing at a podium with a laptop covered in stickers. Another person is on stage, performing sign language interpretation.
Marc Workman at the conference, speaking at a podium with microphones, in front of a purple-lit background and a signer beside him.
Dr Webson speaking at a podium with the RNIB Scotland logo, at the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference.
Our #IDS2025 Conference featured thought-provoking discussions from several global leaders in accessibility and technology.
To read more about what happened at the conference, visit our website: bit.ly/3DXPshZ
Robbie the RoboGuide dog standing on a concrete surface with the Glasgow Science Centre in the background.
Two attendees at the conference, one assisting the other with a VR headset, standing in front of a LED sign that reads "RNIB Scotland Conference: Inclusive Design for Sustainability."
An attendee standing at the RNIB exhibition booth, interacting and examining different products. The booth features banners and promotional materials.
An attendee using a Microsoft HoloLens VR headset with a joyful expression under ambient lighting.
Our #IDS2025 Conference showcased groundbreaking tech designed to improve accessibility for people with sight loss, and reinforced that technology must be designed with accessibility in mind from the outset.
Read the full story on our website: bit.ly/3DXPshZ
2025年国際デンタルショー出展に向けたSCOグループの取り組み #東京都 #千代田区 #SCOグループ #歯科医療 #IDS2025
SCOグループは2025年の国際デンタルショーへの出展を通じ、未来の歯科医療を体験できるブースを用意しています。
A panel of Robin Spinks, Heather Hepburn, Ben Loewenstein, Sven Koster and Demi Wylie sit on the stage as Demi speaks to the audience.
Two attendees voting in an accessible polling booth - one of them is wearing sim specs.
A panel of Sonali Rai, Jonathan Penny, Dr Lynsay Shepherd, Eli Beaton, John Speirs, and Natalie Curran sit on stage as Sonali speaks to the audience.
A close up shot of the RoboDog, outside the Glasgow Science Centre.
And that’s a wrap on #IDS2025!
From inclusive transport and accessible entertainment to health tech innovations, today’s afternoon sessions showed how design can shape a more inclusive world.
A huge thanks to our speakers, sponsors and attendees - now we need a lie down!
A close up on the glasses as Hubert holds them up and in front of him. Funky green and yellow neon strips light up the background.
A close up on the most adorable doggo snoot. Cesar the guide dog is laying down and relaxing in the chaos of the conference. He is a toasted biscuit coloured lab-retriever mix with dark ears and lovely caramel-brown eyes.
A photo taken from the back showing Allan speaking at the podium. The audience gathered in the IMAX screening room is slightly blurred.
And that's a wrap on @rnibscotland.bsky.social 's #IDS2025!
Here's some of our favourite photos from day two of the conference 💗
We were excited to see a demonstration of Robbie the robot guide dog developed by @uofglasgow.bsky.social. Robbie is a mechanical structure of 4 legs and a flat body.
#IDS2025
Video is 9 seconds of Robbie the robot guide dog clattering in the courtyard, as it walks up to a building entrance.
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Matt Stringer of RNIB speaks from behind a branded podium to the audience.
Students from different Scottish universities stand on stage while one speaks at the podium.
A panel of Rasak Adekoya, Rob Angove, Linda Rogers, Diane Bergeron, Molemisi Kono and Sabrina Djazoul sit on stage and speak to the audience.
A panel of Jim Sanders, Neil Barnfather MBE, Mani Gupta, Dr Jean-Marc Feghali and Peter Osbourne sit and speak while the screen behind them displays their names, roles and the RNIB Scotland IDS Conference logo
Day 2 of #IDS2025 is going full steam ahead!
So far, we've explored:
AI & wearables with Agustya Mehta
Student-led inclusive design innovations
Global collaboration in accessibility
The future of mobility solutions
Much more up next after lunch - stay tuned!
It's quite lively here!
Join @tobyvip.bsky.social and Amelia for an extended Lunch Break😋
Broadcasting live from now until 2 pm, we continue to bring you the latest conversations and news from #IDS2025 in Glasgow.
A large screen over a stage with a presentation. The title is "History of assistive technology for blind and low vision people". Images show a person with an Alsatian dog, a young boy wearing glasses, a man sitting on a bench holding a red and white can with a phone in his hand and AI glasses. Underneath the screen are subtitles. Agustya is standing on the stage at a lecturn talking and a man is standing to the right of him doing British Sign Language. There are chairs and tables to the left of Agustya.
Brilliant first speaker Agustya Mehta at Meta talking about the advancements of AI and the benefits of assistive technology for #blind and #PartiallySighted people.
#IDS2025
A large screen over a stage says "RNIB Scotland Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference. Welcome Matt Stringer, CEO, RNIB. #IDS2025". Underneath the screen are subtitles. Matt is standing on the stage at a lecturn talking and a woman is standing to the right of him doing British Sign Language. There are chairs and tables to the left of Matt.
Great to hear from Matt Stringer at @rnib.bsky.social give his opening speech at the @rnibscotland.bsky.social Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference in Glasgow today. Looking forward to hearing from other speakers.
#IDS2025
Hywel sits at our remote studio set up, his face scrunched up and a big grin on his face. His fist is clenched in what we can only assume excitement! An RNIB Connect Radio banner is visible behind him.
From left to right: Hubert, Callum, and across from them Hywel sit in front of three microphones. The pink table in between them is cluttered with headphones, cables, and laptops.
When that morning coffee hits just right 😆
On another note, we're broadcasting live from #IDS2025 in Glasgow until 2 pm.
Listen Freeview 730, Online or via your smart speaker.
A shot of the marketplace inside Glasgow Science Centre with their signage above, full of attendees chatting.
Day two of #IDS2025 is underway!
We’ll have even more amazing speakers and panel discussions, and more opportunities to explore our marketplace and try some of the exciting new tech that’s being developed for blind and partially sighted people!
Stay tuned!
Stephane Gaillard speaking to the crowd inside the IMAX Theatre with a signer beside him, and a large screen behind him with captions and “Campus Louis Braille” behind him.
A panel of Dr Wasim Ahmad, Dr Ola Popoola, Lisa Johnson, Professor Wei Yao and Mary Ellen Foster speaking to the crowd inside the IMAX Theatre with a signer beside them, and a large screen behind them with captions and their names/roles behind him.
Dr Wanda Diaz-Merced speaking to the crowd while holding a mic and a cane inside the IMAX Theatre, with a signer beside her.
That’s a wrap on day one of #IDS2025!
We ended with insightful sessions on Braille innovation, robotics for inclusion, and sonification in space exploration - plus closing remarks from our CTO, Linda Rogers.
Plenty more to come tomorrow from 9am! See you then.
Robbie the robot guide dog strikes a good boy pose for a photo in the Tech Marketplace during the conference. He's a smartly designed silver robot with long bendy legs, slim cameras on top of his head and a lead with a red handle trailing behind.
Tech Talk crew posing for a photo at our studio set-up at the conference. From left to right: Callum Stoneman, Hywel Davies, and Dave Williams. They're sitting at a pink table littered with microphones, cables and laptops.
Hubert interviews CEO and Founder of Visual Eyes Afrika International, Molemisi Kono. They're siting at a round table with big glass windows and a view onto Clyde river behind them, Hubert is on the left holding up a microphone with a fluffy pop shield, Molemisi is wearing a bright red t-shirt and a matching headpiece.
A conversation with Chrisopher Patnoe, Head of Accessibility and Disability Inclusion for EMEA at Google, runs on the giant IMAX screen with a captive audience watching.
Some fun highlights from #IDS2025 🤩
We're back again tomorrow broadcasting live from the big conference.
Tune in from 9 am as we speak with global experts on technology and accessibility and bring you more action from this year's event.
Robot guide dog vs Doggo guide dog.
Who will win in a race?
Well...
#IDS2025 #AccessibleTechnology
Dr Aubrey Webson speaking to the crowd inside the IMAX Theatre with a signer beside him, and a large screen behind him with captions and “Setting the Global Context” and his name/role on it, as well as RNIB Scotland’s conference logo.
Marc Workman speaking to the crowd from behind a podium inside the IMAX Theatre with a signer beside him.
A video of Robin Spinks from RNIB plays to the crowd on the large screen inside the IMAX Theatre with a signer below.
A panel of Aidan Forman, Jodie Rodgers, Seema Flower, Maria Skoularidou and Agustya Mehta speaking to the crowd inside the IMAX Theatre with a signer beside them, and a large screen behind them with captions and “Shaping the Future: AI” and their names/roles on it, as well as RNIB Scotland’s conference logo.
We’re off to a strong start at #IDS2025!
So far, we've covered:
Global inclusion with Dr Aubrey Webson
Digital rights with Marc Workman
Google’s latest accessibility updates
AI’s impact on inclusion
More great sessions coming up after the break - stay tuned!
Image Description: Dr Webson speeks at a podium in a big auditorium. The giant screen behind him has a pink graphic with text on the left reading: "RNIB Scotland, Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference" and to the right: "Setting the Global Context, Dr Walton A. Webson, Permanent Representative to the UN and Ambassador (Antigua and Barbuda)." The live captions are in yellow text below and read: "Technology represents a critical pathway towards achieving equal access and equal opportunities today let us explore a bit about the intersection between technology and disability.
"I like to say technology is as important in its transformation in our lives as the wheel was in the transformation of the industrial age."
Dr Walton A. Webson opening today's #IDS2025 Conference with the first keynote speech as we discuss technology and #Accessibility.
Hubert sits at a remote studio set up filled with laptops, control desks and microphones with colourful pop-shields. He's wearing big studio headphones on and is holding up a thumbs up. Next to him, Tai holds up two thumbs up. A big white "RNIB Connect Radio" banner stands behind them.
Ready, Steady, Radio!🎙️
We're broadcasting live from the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference in Glasgow.
12pm -1pm: The Lunch Break with Hubert Pawelkiewicz
3pm - 6pm: Tech Talk Take-Over with Hywel Davies
Listen online, Freeview 730 or smart speakers.
#IDS2025
A close up of two white and pink banners at the conference, one saying “RNIB Scotland - Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference” in the foreground and the other in the background saying “RNIB Scotland - See differently”.
#IDS2025 is nearly ready to go!
An action-packed day starts from 12pm - we look forward to meeting you all and enjoying some interesting talks and panel discussions, as well as our marketplace!
An outside shot of the conference venue - Glasgow Science Centre - with RNIB Scotland branding.
One more sleep until our Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2025!
Many thanks to all who will be part of this game-changing event! #IDS2025
An outside shot of the conference venue - Glasgow Science Centre - with RNIB Scotland branding.
One week to go - the countdown is on for RNIB Scotland’s Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2025!
Many thanks to all who will be part of this game-changing event! #IDS2025
Es wurde Finthen (Mainz) verlassen. Next stop: Mannheim! #ids2025
