This year, 2026, BATOD is 50.
Join us at the two-day conference event.
Theme: Back to the future – transforming what we know now ready for tomorrow’s world
Dates: Friday 24th and Saturday 25th April
Location: Mary Hare School, Arlington Manor, Snelsmore Common, Newbury RG14 3BQ
Conference language: English (interpretation will be provided into British Sign Language)
Early bird ticket registration live on Eventbrite until 31 January 2026
Call for contributions – closed 12 December – contact [email protected]
Keynote presenters:
Dr. Christine Yoshinaga-Itano – a qualified teacher of deaf children and young people and an audiologist. “She has conducted research in the areas of language, speech, and social-emotional development of deaf and hard-of-hearing infants and children for over thirty years.”
George Crockford – National Deaf Children’s Society’s CEO. After serving 3 years as a NDCS trustee, George became CEO in September 2025. “George is a parent to a profoundly deaf child and has experienced first-hand the positive impact of support from the National Deaf Children’s Society. Growing up as a CODA (child of deaf adults), he was immersed in the deaf community and witnessed the challenges that arise when support is lacking. This connection fuels his empathy, understanding, and unwavering dedication to supporting deaf children and their families. “
DCAL (Deafness, Cognition and Language Research Centre) – DCAL at University College London (UCL) celebrates its 20 year anniversary in 2026, coinciding with BATOD’s 50 year anniversary. This milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on two decades of research, with deaf learners from a wide-range of language backgrounds, and how this can contribute to an evidence-base for deaf education.
Fourth keynote presenter – details to be announced soon
Call for contributions has now closed
Local accommodation:
Booking.com has other options
Thank you to our 2026 Conference sponsors
Sponsor/exhibitor pack is available via this link. Contact us via [email protected] for the booking link and more details
Stellar Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Cochlear Advanced Bionics
Phonak
Standard sponsors
Sarabec Seashell
MED-EL United Kingdom Connevans Limited
Ewing Foundation for deaf children Soundbyte Solutions (UK) Ltd
DELTA
