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11/09/2026

✨ ESLA CONGRESS 2027 IS TAKING SHAPE! ✨

We are excited to share the official logo of ESLA Congress 2027 and announce that the Congress website is now live and full of informations !

📍 Porto, Portugal
📅 27–29 May 2027

Under the theme:

✨ Bridging innovation and care for the future of SLT ✨

📢 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Abstract submissions are still open! We welcome research, clinical innovation, educational work and new ideas that contribute to advancing Speech and Language Therapy.

🎤 Oral presentations
📊 E-Poster presentations
🗓 Submission deadline: 30 October 2026

🌐 Visit the new ESLA Congress 2027 website

Save the dates. Submit your work. Join us in Porto. 🇵🇹

11/09/2026

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27/08/2026

Save the date! 🇵🇹

The ESLA Congress 2027 is coming to Porto, Portugal, 27–29 May 2027.

This year’s theme is:

Bridging innovation and care for the future of SLT

We are looking forward to bringing together speech and language therapists, researchers, educators, students and professional leaders from across Europe and beyond to share knowledge, exchange ideas and connect around the future of our profession.

📅 27–29 May 2027
📍 Porto, Portugal

Save the date — we hope to see you in Porto!

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17/08/2026

What should the future of speech and language therapy in Europe look like?

Across Europe, speech and language therapy is changing.

We are seeing increasing demand for services, workforce pressures, unequal access to support, and rapid developments in digital technology and artificial intelligence. At the same time, we need to ensure that innovation never comes at the expense of professional competence, quality of care or public trust.

In a new article, ESLA Chair Sahra Mengal reflects on some of the key questions facing our profession and on the need for a shared European direction.

Three priorities are central:

Innovation. Access. Equity.

The article also explores professional education and standards, workforce challenges, and the potential role of a European Common Training Framework in strengthening the profession across Europe.

The future of speech and language therapy will not be shaped by one organisation or one country. It will require collaboration across our European professional community.

👉 Read “A Shared European Future for Speech and Language Therapy” on the ESLA website:

https://eslaeurope.eu/whatson/a-shared-european-future-for-speech-and-language-therapy/

We would also like to hear from you:

What do you believe should be the priorities for the future of speech and language therapy in Europe?

By Sahra Mengal, Chair of ESLA   Across Europe, speech and language therapy is facing a period of significant change. Demand for services is increasing. Health, education and social care systems are under pressure. Digital tools and artificial intelligence are beginning to influence clinical practi...

07/08/2026

Call for Abstracts – ESLA Congress 2027

We are delighted to invite submissions for the ESLA Congress 2027, taking place in Porto, Portugal, 27–29 May 2027.

Under the theme “Bridging innovation and care for the future of SLT”, the congress will bring together speech and language therapists, researchers, educators, students and other professionals from across Europe and beyond.

Do you have research, clinical experience, an innovative project or new perspectives to share? We would love to hear from you.

Abstracts are now being accepted for oral and poster presentations.

📅 Submission deadline: 30 October 2026

Join us in Porto to share knowledge, exchange ideas and contribute to the future of Speech and Language Therapy in Europe.

Find out more and submit your abstract here:
https://eslacongress.eu/participation/abstracts

We look forward to receiving your submissions – and to welcoming you to Porto in May 2027!

05/06/2026

🎉 ESLA Congress Porto 2027!

Ana Tavares, ESLA delegate, was invited to attend the Opening Session of the IV Congress of the Portuguese Society of Speech Therapy (SPTF), where she represented ESLA and APTF.

During the congress, APTF President João Mira Torres and Ana Tavares, proudly promoted the upcoming 13th ESLA Congress, taking place in Porto, Portugal, in May 2027. They highlighted this important milestone, which reflects the strong partnership between ESLA and APTF, whose dedication and support are helping shape an outstanding congress experience for speech and language therapy professionals across Europe and beyond.

📍 Save the date: May 2027
📍 Porto, Portugal 🇵🇹

The journey has begun, and we can't wait to share more details about the programme, speakers, and registration soon.
See you in Porto!

24/05/2026

🇪🇺 🇪🇪
Yesterday, ESLA was honoured to hold its General Assembly in Estonia, where we shared the latest developments, exchanged ideas, and strengthened collaboration across our European community of speech and language therapy professionals.

We are thrilled to share that Zë’s from Kosovo has officially joined as a Full Member of the European Speech and Language Therapy Association (ESLA)!

We would like to warmly thank all participants, member associations, and colleagues who joined the General Assembly, contributed to the discussions, and supported the collaborative spirit of ESLA.

Together, we continue strengthening speech and language therapy across Europe.

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22/05/2026

ESLA at the Estonian Parliament in Tallinn 🇪🇪✨

Today, ESLA was honoured to co-organise a seminar at the Estonian Parliament in Tallinn together with the Estonian Logopedists’ Union (Eesti Logopeedide Ühing) and the Estonian Parliament. 🇪🇪✨

Professionals from across Europe gathered to discuss the future of Speech and Language Therapy — focusing on innovation, access, equity, research, and multilingual clinical practice.

It was an honour to share ideas, learn from leading experts, and strengthen collaboration between countries to make our profession more visible and impactful on European policy. 🤝

“The future will be shaped by the choices we make now.” Sahra Mengal, ESLA chair

A warm thank you to all speakers, participants, and organisers who contributed to this meaningful afternoon of discussion, research, and connection. Special thanks to Keiu Barndõk, Liina Kersna, Marja-Liisa Mailend, and Virve-Anneli Vihman for their valuable contributions. 💙

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22/05/2026

ESLA at the Estonian Parliament in Tallinn 🇪🇪✨

Today, ESLA was honoured to co-organise a seminar at the Estonian Parliament in Tallinn together with the Estonian Logopedists’ Union (Eesti Logopeedide Ühing) and the Estonian Parliament. 🇪🇪✨

Professionals from across Europe gathered to discuss the future of Speech and Language Therapy — focusing on innovation, access, equity, research, and multilingual clinical practice.

It was an honour to share ideas, learn from leading experts, and strengthen collaboration between countries to make our profession more visible and impactful on European policy. 🤝

“The future will be shaped by the choices we make now.” Sahra Mengal, ESLA chair

A warm thank you to all speakers, participants, and organisers who contributed to this meaningful afternoon of discussion, research, and connection. Special thanks to Keiu Barndõk, Liina Kersna, Marja-Liisa Mailend, and Virve-Anneli Vihman for their valuable contributions. 💙

30/04/2026

🗣🇪🇺 ESLA & Eesti Logopeedide Ühing Seminar

Join us for a special seminar celebrating speech and language therapy in Europe!

🏛 The Estonian Parliament
🗓 22 May 2026
🕐 13:00 – 16:00
👉 Register here : https://elu.ee/event/esla-ja-elu-seminar/

An afternoon dedicated to:
✨ The future of speech and language therapy in Europe
✨ Innovation, access & equity
✨ Research highlights from the University of Tartu
✨ Multilingual clinical practice

👥 With inspiring speakers and open discussions throughout the programme.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and share with professionals from across Europe!