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WFD Conference
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5th WFD Conference
The 5th World Federation of the Deaf Conference will be held from 12 to 14 August 2025 in Nairobi in Kenya.
Theme: Advancing Sign Language Rights
This event focuses on advancing sign language rights, aiming to promote and protect the use of sign language globally. Experts, advocates, and members of the deaf communities will gather to share insights, strategies, and experiences.
3 Sub-themes
A Changing World: Ensuring Sign Language rights in a time of climate change and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).
Artificial Intelligence and Sign Language: Meet the challenge of technological change.
Robust Deaf Organisations: Long-term sustainability, strategies for development and leadership
Key-Presenters
Ms Penninah Vulimu,
WFD Disaster Risk Reduction Officer
WFD Disaster Risk Reduction Officer
Ms Susana Stiglich
WFD Sign Language Rights Officer and expert on Sign Language Advocacy and in DRR.
WFD Sign Language Rights Officer and expert on Sign Language Advocacy and in DRR.
Dr. Maartje De Meulder
Senior researcher on challenges facing deaf communities, and on ethics in the development and use of AI-driven (sign) language technologies.
Mr Shane Feldman
Expert in driving transformative change and strategic growth in mission-driven.
Expert in driving transformative change and strategic growth in mission-driven.
Pre-Conference
The WFD Pre-Conference is ‘Strengthening Gender Diversity in Deaf Organisations’. It seeks to address challenges and identify opportunities in accelerating gender equality and empowerment of deaf women.
Objectives:
- Raise awareness on gender issues.
- Gather preliminary data and information on the experiences of Deaf women.
- Build knowledge and share tools needed to work within gender issues and increase the representation of deaf women in national associations of the deaf.
Register now as an Individual Participant
Please select the country based on your passport's nationality.
Pre-Conference (Group4)
The ticket includes the registration for the conference and membership of the WFD for 2025.
€115per person
Conference (Group 4)
The ticket includes the registration for the conference and membership of the WFD for 2025.
€125per person
Pre & Conference (Group4)
The ticket includes the registration for the Pre-conference, Conference and Membership of the WFD for 2025.
€140per person
Pre-Conference (Group 3)
The ticket includes the registration for the conference and membership of the WFD for 2025.
€120per person
Conference (Group 3)
The ticket includes the registration for the conference and membership of the WFD for 2025.
€160per person
Pre-Conference & Conference (Group 3)
The ticket includes the registration for the Pre-conference, Conference and Membership of the WFD for 2025.
€175per person
Pre-conference (Group 2)
The ticket includes the registration for the pre-conference and membership of the WFD for 2025.
€230per person
Conference (Group 2)
The ticket includes the registration for the conference and membership of the WFD for 2025.
€250per person
Pre-conference & Conference (Group 2)
The ticket includes the registration for the Pre-conference, Conference and Membership of the WFD for 2025.
€275per person
Pre-Conference 2025 (Group 1)
The ticket includes the registration for the pre-conference and membership of the WFD for 2025.
€250per person
Conference (Group 1)
The ticket includes the registration for the conference and membership of the WFD for 2025.
€350per person
Pre & Conference 2025 (Group 1)
The ticket includes the registration for the Pre-Conference, Conference and Membership of the WFD for 2025.
€375per person
Further practical information
Accommodation
- New Sportview Hotel: https://sportsviewhotel.com/
- Kenya Institute of Special Education: https://hotel.kise.ac.ke/accommodations/
- Safari Park Hotel: https://www.safaripark-hotel.com/#/
- Luke Hotel: https://thelukehotel.co.ke/cravers-grill/
- RCMRD: https://www.royalehomes.co.ke/rcmrd-executive-suites/
Flight
You can access exclusive discounted fares for your flights through our partnership with Kenya Airways. Use promo code: WFD25 when booking on the Kenya Airways website.
Local Transportation
Transportation options from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport include taxis, ridesharing services, and airport shuttle buses. Many hotels in Nairobi offer complimentary airport transfers for guests.
Visa information
Travelers to Kenya should ensure that they meet all the necessary immigration requirements, including obtaining a valid visa. Passport holders from certain countries are required to apply for a visa before entry, while others may obtain a visa on arrival.
It is important to check the specific requirements based on your nationality.
The World Federation of the Deaf Conference is held every four years and is organised by a Member of the WFD.
The Conferences are held in odd years between the World Congresses. The conference aims to provide a platform for our members to enhance their knowledge and provide resources to strengthen their advocacy work.
Our previous World Federation of the Deaf Conference:
2005 (Helsinki, Finland)
2013 (Sydney, Australia)
2017 (Budapest, Hungary)
2021 (Bangkok, Thailand - Online)
2025 (Nairobi, Kenya)