--- title: The European Accessibility Act In Action description: Learn how to comply with the European Accessibility Act and meet its requirements for 2025 and beyond. Join our webinar for essential insights. image: https://info.usablenet.com/hubfs/Fieldfisher-NEW-Copy.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://info.usablenet.com/the-european-accessibility-act-in-action#main-content) [![Go To UsableNet Homepage](https://info.usablenet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo_Black.png?width=242&height=35&name=Logo_Black.png "Go To UsableNet Homepage")](http://usablenet.com) # The European Accessibility Act in Action: Practical Strategies for Compliance **Recorded live Sept 17, 2025** **Event Duration**: 60 minutes **The EAA is now in effect.** In July 2025, France issued its first enforcement notices under the European Accessibility Act, ordering companies to make their digital services accessible or face penalties. Across Europe, Member States are now empowered to issue fines, remove non-compliant products and services from the market, and act on complaints from consumers. ***We're committed to your privacy. By submitting, you agree that the organizers, Fieldfisher and UsableNet, may use the information you provide to contact you about relevant content and share your information with speakers and/or event sponsors. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time.***   ## Watch the Recording Now ![Fieldfisher Logo](https://info.usablenet.com/hubfs/Fieldfisher-NEW-Copy.jpg) ## **Featuring EAA legal and compliance insights from Fieldfisher attorneys** This webinar will show you exactly what the EAA means for your business, how to meet its requirements now, and how to stay compliant across multiple EU jurisdictions. --- ### **What You’ll Learn** - **Who the EAA applies to** and which digital products and services are in scope. - **What France’s first enforcement notices signal** for other EU countries. - **Key accessibility standards** — WCAG, EN 301 549, and national rules — and how they work together. - **How to prioritize** fixes, document evidence, and align to EN 301 549 - **How to embed accessibility** into your workflows for ongoing compliance and improved customer experience.  ## Your Panelists ![](https://info.usablenet.com/hubfs/born_patrick_munich_tender-new_high_res_okyuxo.avif) ### Dr. Patrick Viktor Born Associate, Fieldfisher – Munich Dr. Patrick Viktor Born is an Associate in Fieldfisher’s Munich office, advising on all legal matters relating to commercial and distribution law. He supports international companies on drafting and negotiating commercial contracts across the supply chain, including purchasing, sales, logistics, production, and distribution, and also advises on consumer protection and other operational legal matters.  ![](https://info.usablenet.com/hubfs/merel_van_aar_.avif) ### Merel van Aar Associate, Fieldfisher – Amsterdam Merel van Aar is an Amsterdam-based technology lawyer advising domestic and international clients on intellectual property, data protection, privacy, AI and IT. She has a particular focus on legal challenges at the intersection of law and emerging technologies.   ![](https://info.usablenet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michele%20Lucchnini%203.jpg?width=80&height=80&name=Michele%20Lucchnini%203.jpg) ### Michele Lucchini Vice President of Product Management at UsableNet Michele Lucchini is the Vice President of Product Management at UsableNet, where he is instrumental in shaping the company's product roadmap and vision. 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