The Digital Publishing Summit (DPUB Summit) 2026 will take place in Prague (Czech Republic) on June 8-9, in the exceptional setting of the Museum of Decorative Arts.

The initiative is focused on digital publishing and aimed at professionals in the book and publishing field; it is organized by EDRLab (European Digital Reading Laboratory), an international, non-profit development laboratory working on the deployment of an open, interoperable and accessible digital publishing ecosystem worldwide.

Monday all day and Tuesday morning will be devoted to the Summit, while on Tuesday afternoon (2:00–4:00 p.m.), the EDRLab general meeting will take place.

The complete program is available here.

DPUB Summit program and sessions on accessibility

Fondazione LIA will be participating in three sessions across the two days, all centering on accessibility in digital publishing, the topic at the core of LIA’s mission and expertise.

Preserving design, ensuring accessibility: fixed layout publications in the age of EAA

June 8, 11:15

Fixed layout documents (PDF and EPUB fixed layout) are essential for preserving the visual integrity of publications such as illustrated children’s books, comics, art books, and complex publications. But how can we ensure that they are accessible to everyone, while complying with the requirements of the European Accessibility Act? This session addresses the heart of the problem: in fixed layouts, the beauty of design can become a barrier. Absolutely positioned text on the page, ambiguous reading order, and the inability to change size and spacing can create obstacles for users with visual, cognitive, or motor disabilities.Based on the work developed at the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) with the document “EPUB Accessibility – Fixed Layout Challenges and Best Practices,” this session will present the challenges and advantages of producing accessible fixed layout publications.

Presented by: Gregorio Pellegrino (Chief Accessibility Officer at Fondazione LIA)

Round table: companioning publishers’ digital journeys

June 8, 16:30

The digital transformation of publishing continues to accelerate, reshaping production workflows, distribution channels, and reading experiences. In this round table, experts representing the interprofessional ecosystem will discuss how the sector can accompany publishing houses of all sizes in their digital evolution. Together, we’ll explore concrete initiatives that foster digital upskilling, innovation, accessibility, and sustainable growth across the value chain. This session will shed light on how collaborative frameworks between trade bodies, public agencies, and technology partners can empower publishers to navigate digital transitions efficiently and inclusively. Join us to discover how the publishing community is strengthening its collective capacity for change, and what upcoming resources and programs can help drive digital readiness across Europe.

Presented by: Deborah Nelson (Chief Executive Officer at eBOUND Canada), Cristina Mussinelli (Secretary general at Fondazione LIA), Inga Davidonienė (CEO at Lithuanian Audiosensory Library)

Update on Standards

June 9, 9.00

This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the key developments and future directions in digital publishing standards.

Presented by: Laurent Le Meur (Technical Director at EDRLab), Hadrien Gardeur (co-founder of EDRLab), Gautier Chomel (Head of Accessibility & Quality Management at EDRLab), Gregorio Pellegrino (Chief Accessibility Officer at Fondazione LIA)

Cover image: official DPUB Summit 2026 poster, © EDRLab