ESLA

06/03/2026

Today we celebrate European SLT Day, a moment to recognise the vital work of speech and language therapists across Europe and to raise awareness of communication and swallowing disorders. Communication is fundamental to participation in education, employment, healthcare, relationships, and society.

This year’s theme focuses on “Shaping the Future of Speech and Language Therapy with Artificial Intelligence.” AI is beginning to transform healthcare and offers exciting opportunities for our profession — from supporting assessment and intervention to improving access to services.

At the same time, speech and language therapy remains rooted in human connection, clinical expertise, and ethical care. As these technologies develop, it is essential that our profession helps shape how AI is used to support — not replace — the therapeutic relationship.

Together, we are shaping a future where innovation strengthens communication, participation, and inclusion across Europe.

05/03/2026

On 5 March, the evening before European Day of Speech and Language Therapy, the Dutch Speech-Language Association (NVLF) is hosting a national webinar: Shaping the Future of SLT with Technology.

Building on this year’s European theme on AI, the webinar explores the broader role of technology in speech and language therapy. Join US authors and SLTs Michelle Boisvert and Nerissa Hall, with reflections from Gareth Walkom (withVR) and Dutch SLT Joeri van Ormondt.

Registration link:

This webinar is organised by the Dutch Speech-Language Association (NVLF) as part of the European Day of Speech and Language Therapy (6 March). Across

25/02/2026

🗣🇪🇺 European SLT Day
📅 6 March 2026
📍 online

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-european-day-of-speech-and-language-therapy-tickets-1983890180936?aff=oddtdtcreator

✨ Shaping the Future of Speech & Language Therapy with AI
Join ESLA for an inspiring online event exploring how clinical expertise and artificial intelligence can work together to strengthen our profession.

🚀 Launch of the ESLA AI Position Paper
🤝 A call to action for SLTs across Europe

💬 Communication is everything.

10/02/2026

From ideas to Porto 🇵🇹 First planning trip for the ESLA Congress 2027! Thank you to our Portuguese colleagues and Leading🙏🏻

20/01/2026

ESLA Webinar Series

🗣️ : Enhancing social participation and reducing communication disability by involving communication partners in SLTs’ AAC interventions

📢 Stéphane Jullien, PhD

📅 Thursday, 29th January, 2026 6 PM CET

🎫 Register here: https://shorturl.at/4WxLQ

Enhancing social participation and reducing communication disability by involving communication partners in SLTs’ AAC interventions

12/01/2026

We’re proud to share a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ESLA and COTEC, formalising our shared commitment to stronger interprofessional practice across Europe.

Together we’re aligning our efforts to:
✅ Advance collaborative, interprofessional, person-centred care
✅ share knowledge and amplify good practice across countries
✅ celebrate real-world impact through initiatives like the COTEC–ESLA Collaboration for Impact Award

Let’s keep building bridges between professions—because better collaboration means better outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

31/12/2025

✨ Are you looking for a new year challenge? ✨

ESLA is seeking a motivated Administrator to support our Board and help strengthen the voice of Speech-Language Therapists across Europe.

🔹 Paid role
🔹 Flexible, remote role
🔹 Self-employed basis (Up to 10 hours/week)
🔹 Work closely with an international, voluntary Board
🔹 Expenses for ESLA-related travel are covered by ESLA
🔹 Open to candidates who are not Speech-Language Therapists
🔹 Start date: 1 February 2026

If you have strong organisational skills, good written English, and an interest in working with a European professional organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

📅 Apply by midnight, 15 January
📧 Send your application to: gen.sec@eslaeurope.eu
& president@eslaeurope.eu

👉 Full role details and application requirements are available in the official recruitment notice.

🌟 We wish all our members and followers a very happy, healthy, and successful New Year! 🌟

Thank you for being part of the ESLA community — we look forward to another year of collaboration and progress together.

24/12/2025

Very best wishes from the ESLA board and administration 🎄

Helje Möller - Board member, Estonia
İlknur Maviş - Board member, Turkey
Francesca Blt - Board member, Belgium
Spyros Koutras - Treasurer, Greece
Norma Camilleri - Past Chair, Malta
Maria Kyriacou Solomonidou - General Secretary, Cyprus
Sarah Degiovani - Chair Elect, France
Sahra Mengal - Chair, Denmark

23/12/2025

Link available soon🤩

27/10/2025

ESLA is excited to share that our colleagues in Latvia will host the 10th Congress of Baltic States Speech and Language Therapists – “Stronger Together” next year!

The call for abstracts is now open.

16/10/2025

💜 Raising our voices for DLD!

ESLA held a seminar on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), hosted by MEP Peter Agius at the European Parliament. The event brought together policymakers, professionals, and advocates from across Europe to discuss ways to enhance recognition, support, and inclusion for individuals with DLD.

Our speakers delivered powerful messages about the real-life impact of DLD, the importance of early identification, and the need for stronger collaboration between professionals, educators, and policymakers. They highlighted that DLD affects 1 in 14 people—yet too often goes unnoticed, leaving many without the support they need to communicate and thrive.

Raising awareness is essential to ensure that people with DLD can access education, employment, and community life on equal terms. Together, we can build a Europe that truly values and supports every voice.

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08/10/2025

ESLA invites you to join our DLD Awareness Event at the European Parliament — live online!
Let’s work together to raise awareness and advocate for better understanding and support for people with Developmental Language Disorder.

Register here to attend the live stream: https://eslaeurope.eu/whatson/2025-dld-day-making-the-invisible-visible/

Deadline for registration: October 10