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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
71
GRADE
C
FIX
4
REVIEW
2
PASS
7
INFO
0
Checks
13
7 PASS 2 REVIEW 4 FIX
D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set Dark theme-color Not set CSS indicators Not detected

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found Inline @media print Not detected
F
Navigation UX
Action
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
1 navigation landmark(s) detected
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 1 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
2 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Favicon & Branding
8 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
8 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
favicon.ico Present
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Present
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Present
Multiple Sizes Present
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 20 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

0 pass 20 fail WCAG AA
h3 Attendees
1.50:1
#000000
on
#0D1F7B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Exhibitors, sponsors and partners
1.50:1
#000000
on
#0D1F7B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Countries and territories
1.50:1
#000000
on
#0D1F7B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Adjacent industries in attendance
1.50:1
#000000
on
#0D1F7B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Journalists and analysts
1.50:1
#000000
on
#0D1F7B
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
title MWC - The Largest And Most Influential C…
1.61:1
#000000
on
#211990
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
span Skip to main content.
1.61:1
#000000
on
#211B8D
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a Press zone
1.66:1
#000000
on
#231F8E
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area) · over background image/gradient
a Exhibitor Resources
1.77:1
#000000
on
#25278F
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area) · over background image/gradient
a Get Involved
1.93:1
#000000
on
#2B2F93
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient
a Log in
2.12:1
#000000
on
#2E3798
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient
label Search
1.62:1
#000000
on
#29217F
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient
span Attend
1.53:1
#000000
on
#291D75
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient
h4 Why attend?
1.49:1
#000000
on
#2A1B71
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient
p Only at MWC Barcelona can you find busin…
1.46:1
#000000
on
#281A6E
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient
h4 Attend
1.45:1
#000000
on
#271A6C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient
span Why attend?
1.43:1
#000000
on
#26196B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient
span 20 years of MWC in Barcelona
1.44:1
#000000
on
#251A6C
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient
span Subscribe for updates
1.43:1
#000000
on
#241A6A
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page · over background image/gradient
span Agenda
1.52:1
#000000
on
#2A1F6F
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page · over background image/gradient

13 contrast failures on background images/gradients

These failures are invisible to CSS-based accessibility tools like Lighthouse. The text may be fine on a solid background, but fails when rendered over an image or gradient.

Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h3 Attendees1.50:13.0:1
#000000
#0D1F7B
Fail
h3 Exhibitors, sponsors…1.50:13.0:1
#000000
#0D1F7B
Fail
h3 Countries and territ…1.50:13.0:1
#000000
#0D1F7B
Fail
h3 Adjacent industries …1.50:13.0:1
#000000
#0D1F7B
Fail
h3 Journalists and anal…1.50:13.0:1
#000000
#0D1F7B
Fail
title MWC - The Largest An…1.61:14.5:1
#000000
#211990
Fail
span Skip to main content…1.61:14.5:1
#000000
#211B8D
Fail
a Press zone1.66:14.5:1
#000000
#231F8E
Fail
a Exhibitor Resources1.77:14.5:1
#000000
#25278F
Fail
a Get Involved1.93:14.5:1
#000000
#2B2F93
Fail
a Log in2.12:14.5:1
#000000
#2E3798
Fail
label Search1.62:14.5:1
#000000
#29217F
Fail
span Attend1.53:14.5:1
#000000
#291D75
Fail
h4 Why attend?1.49:13.0:1
#000000
#2A1B71
Fail
p Only at MWC Barcelon…1.46:14.5:1
#000000
#281A6E
Fail
h4 Attend1.45:13.0:1
#000000
#271A6C
Fail
span Why attend?1.43:14.5:1
#000000
#26196B
Fail
span 20 years of MWC in B…1.44:14.5:1
#000000
#251A6C
Fail
span Subscribe for update…1.43:14.5:1
#000000
#241A6A
Fail
span Agenda1.52:14.5:1
#000000
#2A1F6F
Fail

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A+
Landmark Structure
13 landmarks
PASS
13 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
1 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV MAIN ASIDE CONTENTINFO footer
A
Heading Hierarchy
38 headings, 1 skip(s)
PASS
38 headings, 1 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H4 Why attend?
  • H4 Attend
  • H4 Conference Overview
  • H4 Agenda
  • H4 Conference features
  • H4 Exhibitors
  • H4 Exhibition
  • H4 Co-Located Events
  • H1 Thank you for making MWC26 Barcelona a huge success
  • H2 Become an exhibitor for 2027
  • H2 Check out MWC26’s big numbers!
  • H3 Attendees
  • H3 Exhibitors, sponsors and partners
  • H3 Countries and territories
  • H3 Adjacent industries in attendance
  • H3 Journalists and analysts
  • H2 Key headlines from MWC26
  • H3 GSMA MWC26 Barcelona closes 20th anniversary edition
  • H3 GSMA launches Open Telco AI to accelerate development of telco‑grade AI
  • H3 GSMA Foundry and ESA Announce Access to New Funding worth up to €100M for AI, NTN, D2D and 6G at MWC26 Barcelona
  • H3 MWC26 Barcelona opens with call to complete 5G, rise to AI challenges, and strengthen digital safety
  • H2 Unmissable keynote sessions
  • H3 Memorable moments from MWC26
  • H4 Powerful industry voices, groundbreaking innovation, global transformation – our MWC26 conference stages and showfloor had it all.
  • H3 Inspiration in abundance
  • H3 Technology everyone’s talking about
  • H3 Founders forging ahead
  • H3 Changing the face of connectivity
  • H3 MWC26 speakers
  • H2 Event highlights
  • H2 Promoted Exhibitors
  • H2 Start your 2027 roadmap today
  • H3 Partners & Sponsors
  • H5 MWC Barcelona skipped
  • H5 Sponsors & Partners
  • H5 GSMA
  • H5 GSMA Events
  • H5 Legal

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

A+
Alt Text Quality
All 83 images OK
PASS
All 83 images OK
Info::
1 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
20 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
62 image(s) with good alt text
83 images 62 good alt text 20 decorative
IssueCount
too long1 image(s)
A
Form Accessibility
1 of 3 controls have issues
PASS
1 of 3 controls have issues
Critical::
1 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="submit">
Info::
2 control(s) properly labeled
3 controls
2 labeled
0 placeholder only
1 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#searchTriggersearchSearchfor/id
#emailForSubscriptionemailYour email addressfor/id
inputsubmit(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<input type="submit">

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

A
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
PASS
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
Info::
Search form present on 404 page
404 Page Quality Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 Page Title MWC Barcelona | MWC Barcelona Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
A+
Web Manifest
PWA-ready
PASS
PWA-ready
Info::
Meets PWA install criteria
Info::
Name present: MWC Barcelona
Info::
192x192 icon present
Info::
512x512 icon present
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria Installable
Name MWC Barcelona 192×192 icon 512×512 icon Start URL https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/ Display Mode standalone
Name MWC Barcelona Display Mode standalone Theme Color #03063e Background Color #03063e Icons 2 icon(s)
A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 91/100 — 3 failing, 27 passed
PASS
91

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Names and labels

When a button doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it as "button", making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make buttons more accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > div > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > div > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > div > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > div > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > div > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > div > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > div > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > div > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg
figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg figure.overflow-hidden > a.group > div.speaker-card__meta > button.text-lg

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
ul.grid > li > div.flex > a.hover:opacity-50 ul.grid > li > div.flex > a.hover:opacity-50
ul.grid > li > div.flex > a.hover:opacity-50 ul.grid > li > div.flex > a.hover:opacity-50
ul.grid > li > div.flex > a.hover:opacity-50 ul.grid > li > div.flex > a.hover:opacity-50
ul.grid > li > div.flex > a.hover:opacity-50 ul.grid > li > div.flex > a.hover:opacity-50
ul.grid > li > div.flex > a.hover:opacity-50 ul.grid > li > div.flex > a.hover:opacity-50
ul.grid > li > div.flex > a.hover:opacity-50 ul.grid > li > div.flex > a.hover:opacity-50
ul.grid > li > div.flex > a.hover:opacity-50 ul.grid > li > div.flex > a.hover:opacity-50

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
MWC BARCELONA li.border-b > div.w-full > button.collapsible-toggle > h5.text-sm

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
The page has a logical tab order
Visual order on the page follows DOM order
User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
Custom controls have associated labels
Custom controls have ARIA roles
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
Input buttons have discernible text.
Form elements have associated labels
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
Document has a `<title>` element
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
`[accesskey]` values are unique
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
ARIA IDs are unique
No form fields have multiple labels
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Skip links are focusable.
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Identical links have the same purpose.
Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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