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Breaking Barriers Congress 2026
The leading event in assistive technology and augmentative communication returns.
A meeting point for professionals, families, and users.
The Breaking Barriers Congress is a space for connection, inspiration, and learning, where professionals, users, families, companies, and institutions come together to share knowledge, experiences, and advances in assistive technology: Augmentative Communication, inclusive leisure, multisensory stimulation, autonomy, and environmental control will take center stage in this new edition.
For two days, Barcelona will bring together national and international experts, real-life experiences, and the latest industry innovations to showcase how technology can promote inclusion and participation for everyone.
We believe in the power of assistive technology and augmentative communication to change lives. That is why we invite you to be part of this new gathering in Barcelona in 2026.
Breaking Barriers Congress 2026
Event programme
8:30 · Registration and accreditation
Pick up your accreditation and your welcome pack. The day starts here!
9:00
10:00
User’s voice
Families
10:00
11:00
Plenary
Claudia Marimón
11:00 · Coffee break
Time to have a browse around the stands and do some networking over a coffee.
11:30
12:10
Presentation
Berta Brusilovsky
User’s voice
Miguel Camacho
12:15
13:00
Presentation
Marcos Iosa, Francesca Schettini
Presentation
Alex Escolá
13:00
13:40
Presentation
María Luisa Gómez Taibo
13:40 · Lunch
Make the most of this opportunity to recharge your batteries: there are more talks to look forward to this afternoon.
15:00
16:00
Experiences and resources
Various
Solutions and resources
Various
16:00
17:00
Plenary
Kristi Emerson
17:00
18:00
Presentation
Sol Solís
Workshop
Líam Colomer
8:30 · Registration and accreditation
Pick up your accreditation and your welcome pack. The day starts here!
9:00
10:00
Plenary
Stephen von Tetzchner
10:00
11:00
Plenary
Lisbeth Nilsson
11:00 · Coffee break
Time to have a browse around the stands and do some networking over a coffee.
11:30
12:10
Presentation
Romy Rossich
Presentation
Sol Solís
12:15
13:00
Presentation
Arasaac
User’s voice
Iván Davidovich
13:40 · Lunch
Make the most of this opportunity to recharge your batteries: there are more talks to look forward to this afternoon.
15:00
16:00
Experiences and resources
Various
Solutions and resources
Various
16:00
17:00
Round table
Marc Coronas, Garbiñe Guerra Begoña, Aitor Larraceleta
17:00
18:00
Workshop
Bibi Escribano, Soraya Muñoz
18:00 · Closing of the event
Don’t forget to exchange contact details. The best ideas continue to develop after the conference.
Speakers
We bring together professionals, users, industry leaders, and experts in innovation, accessibility, and augmentative communication to share knowledge, experience, and future perspectives.
Miguel Camacho
Assistive technology user and member of an expert committee.
Kristi Emerson
Nurse specialized in neuroscience and neurorecovery at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Liam Colomer
Composer and director of the inclusive music lab Music Hub 360 BCN.
Lisbeth Nilsson
Occupational therapist and researcher in cognitive disability and assistive technology.
Iván Davidovich
Multimedia designer, international speaker, and activist for the right to communication.
Aitor Larraceleta
Special Education Teacher, Speech Therapist, and Autism Specialist. Member of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Unit of the EQR (Educational Qualification Receptor) of the Department of Education of the Principality of Asturias.
Garbiñe Guerra
Occupational therapist specialized in assistive technology in education.
Romy Rossich
Pediatrician specialized in pediatric intensive care and complex communication.
Marc Coronas
Psychologist specialized in augmentative communication and assistive technologies.
Berta Brusilovsky
Architect and urban planner specialized in universal and cognitive accessibility.
Alex Escolá
Clinical psychologist specialized in autism. Co-founder and CEO of AutisMIND.
Borja Romero
Telecommunications engineer, founder and CEO of Qinera.
Stephen von Tetzchner
Professor emeritus of developmental psychology at the University of Oslo.
Soraya Muñoz
Specialized teacher in Hearing, Language, and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). Consultant at Qinera.
Bibiana Escribano
Occupational Therapist, Graduate in Psychology, and Master’s in Neurorehabilitation. Advisor at Qinera.
María Luísa Gómez
Psychologist, teacher, and researcher specializing in augmentative and alternative communication.
Claudia Marimón
Professor of Special Education, specialist in AAC and president of ISAAC Español.
Sol Solís
Director of La Fábrica de Palabras, specialist in Augmentative and Alternative Communication and complex communication needs.
Marco Iosa
Professor at Sapienza University of Rome and researcher with extensive scientific experience in neuroscience and rehabilitation technologies.
Francesca Schettini
Biomedical Engineer and Regional Manager for Southwest Europe at Tobii Dynavox, specialist in assistive technology, CAA and eye tracking.
More speakers coming soon
Be part of BBC 2026
Do you have an experience, research project, initiative, or case study that could add value to the congress? We are looking for proposals that help continue breaking barriers through innovation, accessibility, and real-life experience. Submit your work and play an active role in this edition.
You can submit your work until 15 September.
Why you can’t miss this event
This third edition evolves to offer you an optimized and dynamic agenda.
Plenary
sessions
Keynote conferences with global leaders.
Personalized
tracks
Parallel sessions so you can choose the topics that interest you most.
Hands-on
workshops
Practical training to apply solutions from day one.
Experience
space
A place to share and discover innovative projects, initiatives, and work from across the sector.
Technology
showroom
Exhibition area featuring manufacturers and the latest market innovations.
Strategic
networking
Spaces designed to connect, collaborate, and create synergies.
Platinum Sponsor
AAC, Multisensory Environments and Assistive Technology to Promote Communication and Participation
Platinum Sponsor
From disability, transforming lives, achieving dreams
Collaborator
Literacy in users of AAC
Collaborator
Entidad que desarrolla soluciones tecnológicas para favorecer la inclusión de personas autistas
Collaborator
Interactive activity platform for personalized and accessible learning
Sponsors and partner organizations
If your organization shares our values and would like to gain visibility at a leading event, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Secure your place at BBC 2026
Take part in Southern Europe’s leading forum on assistive technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Full Congress Pass
190€
Afterwards 220€
From 30/09/2026
- Full access to the congress for both days
- Welcome pack
- Coffee breaks and networking
- Access to talks and workshops
- Certificate of attendance
One-Day Pass
110€
Afterwards 130€
From 30/09/2026
- Full access for one of the two days
Choose Thursday 12th or Friday 13th - Welcome pack
- Coffee breaks and networking
- Access to all talks and workshops
for the selected day - Certificate of attendance
1-day access
Student Rate
50€
A valid student ID or proof of enrollment will be required during accreditation.
Group Rate (For 5 people)
760€
Attend with your team or organization and save on registration fees.
Total savings of €190 compared to the regular rate.
For registrations of more than 5 people, please contact us at bbc2026@bcocongresos.com
Venue
Campus Ciutadella UPF, Barcelona
Roger de Llúria Building
Carrer de Ramon Trias Fargas, 25, 27, Sant Martí, 08005 Barcelona.
Metro
Line 4 – Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica
Tram
Lines T5 and T6 – Wellington and Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica
Bus
H16, V21, 136
Frequently Asked Questions about BBC 2026
The early bird launch rate is available during the first two weeks after registration opens. After that, the Regular rate will apply until September 30th. We recommend registering as soon as possible to secure the best price!
It’s very simple. Once you complete the purchase process, you will receive a confirmation email with a link or instructions to send us your billing details. We will take care of generating and sending the invoice to you.
Yes, we offer a special rate for groups of 5 or more people. You can select it directly in the ticket section.
All tickets include access to the talks and panel discussions on the selected day(s), access to the exhibition area, official congress coffee breaks, and a welcome pack.
Yes, all attendees will receive a digital certificate of attendance after the congress, sent to the email address used during registration.
Absolutely. The BBC 2026 venue complies with all physical accessibility regulations.
The congress will provide English/Spanish live transcription. If you have any specific needs, please indicate them in the form when purchasing your ticket.