SIGN10 includes presentations on any topic related to research on sign languages and deaf communities. This could include:

• sign language rights, recognition and laws

• sign languages in education

• sign languages and linguistics

• deaf studies

• deaf anthropology

• deaf researchers and academics

• deaf advocacy and policy

We have three types of presentations: stage presentations, posters, and workshops/panels. There are also Caribbean Flash Talks.

1) Stage presentations
The stage presentations will last 45 minutes (30 minutes to present and 15 minutes for questions/discussion). All presentations must use International Sign or a sign language of the Caribbean. There will be no spoken language interpreting. See here for more information on the opportunities to brush up on your International Sign and communication skills on 9 December 2024.

2) Posters
Posters will be on display throughout the conference, with a time slot allocated on the programme for discussion of posters.

3) Interactive Workshops/Panels
Workshops and panels can last 45 minutes or 90 minutes.

• If you have an idea for a panel, use your abstract to tell us about the theme and structure of the panel, who will be on the panel, and if you would like a 45-minute or 90-minute session. 

• To propose an interactive workshop, tell us what the workshop will be about, and whether you would like a 45-minute or 90-minute session. Workshops include activities such as hands-on training, guided group work, interactive demonstration sessions, and so on.

Caribbean Flash Talks
We invite special presentations from members of Caribbean deaf communities. These presentations will be 15 minutes, and should provide an overview of a specific Caribbean deaf community and the sign languages of the community.