TifloInnova 2022 is regarded in its sixth edition as one of the most important international fairs in the technology sector for people with visual disabilities. An edition that marks an ambitions turning point in the Post-COVID age, a setting in which to enjoy again a lifely and safe stroll to check market trends, in which to search and learn about news and services related to the typhlotechnology and the technology of the present and future.
Once again, the exhibitors participating in TifloInnova will show a wide range of electronic and daily life solutions.
Who is organizing?
The ONCE Social Group, through its Center of Assistive Technology and Innovation (CTI) -a reference on assistive devices and technologies for the blind and visually impaired- is in charge of organizing TifloInnova since its first edition in 2005.
Fact sheet
| Dates | 22, 23 & 24 April 2022 |
|---|---|
| Venue |
ONCE Sports and Cultural Centre |
| Opening hours | 22 & 23 April: from 10 am to 8:00 pm. 24 April: from 10:00 am to 1 pm. |
| Frequiency |
Triennial (*) TifloInnova 2020 was cancelled due to the severe impact caused by the Covid-19 virus all over the world. |
| Year (Edition) | 6th– Sixth |
| Scope |
Open to the public all days Free admission for all visitors |
| Participants | Developers, manufacturers and dealers of software, hardware and all sorts of assistive products for the blind, and users, their families as well as professionals involved in the education, employment, rehabilitation, leisure and self-reliance of blind and visually impaired people. |
| Organized by | ONCE – CTI |
| Contact |
Tel. + 34 91 709 76 00 / 91 010 91 11 |
Previous editions
| YEAR 2005 | YEAR 2007 | YEAR 2011 | YEAR 2014 | YEAR 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of stands | 32 | 42 | 34 | 40 | 45 |
| Visitors | 2.000 | 2.700 | 2.700 | 3.500 | 3.800 |
(*) Due to the situation created by COVID-19 worldwide, the sixth edition of TifloInnova (due in June 2020) was postponed till these very challenging times were finally overcome.
Why visit TifloInnova?
There are several important reasons why you should visit TifloInnova 2022, such as:
- Fast access, in the same location and in a short span of time, to the best the assistive technology industry is offering.
- Obtain inmediate information about innovative products and services of interest to blind and visually impaired people, whether they are assistive technologies or maintream solutions, accessible to and usabable by the blind community.
- Witness demonstrations and presentations of new products and/or services.
- Analyze and compare the characteristics and features of all products/services offered before reaching a purchase decision.
- Gain knowledge of the market trends.
- Enable a first-hand personal contact and the exchange of information with all the manufactures and suppliers.
- Attend conferences and parallel events, that are obvious sources of information on the market development and trends on assistive technology.
