The strategy of universal design aims at dismantling physical and social barriers. This conference will focus on solutions and various impacts of implementation relevant to people in public spaces.

The three days of the conference will each have a main theme:

- Planning - for the diversity of tomorrow (11 June)
- Good Practice - the interplay of regulations, research and practice (12 June)
- Added Value - the benefits of mainstreaming universal design (13 June)

Topics to be addressed are issues related to universal design in planning, legislation, politics, education, buildings, outdoor areas, information and communications technologies (ICT) and public transport.