SymfonyCon Warsaw 2026: From 30% to 100%: Fifteen Years of Hearing Loss and Tech (Symfony Blog)

November 10, 2026 • Published by Mélyne FREUZE
Interested in where PHP and Symfony are heading? Meet up with the community at SymfonyCon Warsaw 2026 on November 26-27 for two full days of talks and discussions.
We are thrilled to present Florian Margaine, Field CTO, Upsun, and his presentation From 30% to 100%: Fifteen Years of Hearing Loss and Tech. Looking forward to an incredible session!
"I'm Field CTO at Upsun, with profound hearing loss since birth. My primary job is to help our teams collaborate better in order to solve our customers’ problems. An ironic position given my disability.
In this personal presentation, I share six technological advancements that transformed my career over 15 years: hearing aids, subtitles, text-based communication, Bluetooth connectivity, live captions, and smart glasses.
These technologies increased my comprehension from 30% to 90-100% in meetings, enabling me to thrive in a fully remote company for 11 years. But here's the challenge: we have the technology, yet accessibility is rarely the default.
I'll demonstrate how accessibility features benefit everyone (subtitles in noisy environments, text communication for time zones, searchable captions), and provide three concrete actions developers can take tomorrow to make technology more inclusive. Every developer choice either includes or excludes 15% of users. Choose inclusion."
A special thanks to Upsun for sponsoring this 3rd track on November 27th.
Click here to see more talks. The full schedule will be unveiled step-by-step over the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
The official conference hotel offers special preferential rates and flexible conditions for our attendees. Make sure to use our dedicated link to book your room and stay right where the action happens!
Because SymfonyCon isn't just about code, we are happy to confirm that our traditional Community Party will take place on the evening of Thursday, November 26. Get ready for a great night of networking, fun, and connecting with peers!
Ready to contribute? The Hackday on Saturday, November 28 (free and open to all!) will take place at "The Brain Embassy - Czackiego" thanks to the support of Baksla.sh. Bring your laptop and your good mood!
Tickets are available here: Secure your ticket today!
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