Overview and Call for Papers:

 

Pick It Up, Pass It On

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This year’s theme is simple to say — but it asks a lot of us. Pick It Up, Pass It On is about more than sharing information. It’s about connection, and being part of something bigger than ourselves.

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It’s a chance to take what we’ve learned — through experience, study, or trial and error — and make sure it doesn’t stop with us. Whether it’s a strategy that helped in a challenging setting, a framework that reshaped your approach, or a lesson learned the hard way, this is the year to bring it forward.

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Knowledge-sharing isn’t one-way. Even the most experienced professionals can learn from newer colleagues, fresh perspectives, and approaches shaped by different paths into the profession. And because our work spans continents, languages, and cultures, listening across borders can spark ideas, challenge assumptions, and open new ways of thinking.

 

We’re looking for contributions that:

• Share concrete strategies, tools, or lessons learned in practice.

• Link research to real-world application.

• Explore mentoring, peer support, and collaboration.

• Show how knowledge can be shared across generations, cultures, and contexts.

• Offer new ways to strengthen professional practice.

 

Presentations and Posters – One Simple Process

You can submit a proposal to:

• Present at the conference,

• Share your work as a poster, or

• Do both.

 

All proposals are submitted using the same form — making it easier for you, and for us, to review everything together.

Posters are ideal for showcasing projects, research, or creative approaches in a visual format. They will be displayed online for attendees to view and discuss during the event.

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Submission Guidelines:

• Abstracts should be no more than 300 words (5 min video) and should clearly outline the objectives, methodology, and anticipated outcomes of the proposed presentation.

• Presentations may take various formats, including research papers, case studies or panel discussions.

• All submissions should be received by Monday 22nd December 2025 can be submitted by clicking the submit now button below. Please complete all sections of the form.

 

Key Dates:​

• Call Opens: 1 September 2026

• Presentation Submission Deadline: 22 December 2026

• Review Panel: 3–10 January 2026

• Notification to Presenters: 30 January 2026

• Poster Submission Deadline: 30 April 2026

• Poster Notification of Acceptance: 14 May 2025

• Conference Dates: 13–14 June 2026

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​​Selection Process for Conference Submissions

At The Together Conference for Sign Language Interpreters and Translators, we uphold rigorous standards in selecting papers for presentation. Our selection process is designed to ensure diversity, relevance, and excellence in the topics addressed during the event. 

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All submissions go through a blind review process to ensure fairness and quality.

The review is conducted by our Review Panel — an international group of practitioners. High-ranking submissions will be invited to join the conference.

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Proposals are assessed against:

• Relevance to the theme and aims of the conference

• Originality and clarity

• Practical value and potential impact on the field

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Criteria-Based Evaluation

Our diverse panel of experienced Deaf and hearing sign language interpreters and translators evaluate papers based on predefined criteria. These criteria encompass factors such as originality, clarity, methodological rigour, and potential impact on the field.

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