The future starts with us
BSL Conference2025
17 - 18 July 2025
Celebrating 135 years of cultural heritage
Get Your Tickets for the BSL Conference 2025
Join us in Leeds from 17th–18th July 2025 for the biggest BSL event of the year!
Choose from a range of 1-day and 2-day ticket options for members, non-members, and organisations.
Don’t miss out on this historic celebration of 135 years of BSL heritage – secure your spot now
If you are an existing member of the BDA, please ensure you use the email address linked to your membership when purchasing your ticket.
Choose the Right Ticket for You:
One-Day Ticket – Get a Taste of the Conference
Looking to join the conversation, network with professionals, and explore key discussions?
Our One-Day Ticket gives you full access to all sessions and plenary talks, making it the perfect option if you’re keen to experience the highlights of BSL Conference 2025.
What's included:
- Full access to sessions and plenary talks
- Buffet-style lunch included
- Opportunities to network with industry leaders and peers
- Meet our sponsors and explore their contributions
- Engage in thought-provoking discussions on our event’s central theme
Two-Day Ticket – The Full Conference Experience
For those who want the ultimate BSL Conference experience, the Two-Day Ticket is the best choice! Gain access to all sessions, plenary talks, networking opportunities, and more—ensuring you don’t miss a moment of learning and connection.
What's included:
- Full access to all sessions and plenary talks over both days
- Buffet-style lunch included on both days
- Even more opportunities to connect, share, and network
- Meet our sponsors and discover exciting projects
- Exclusive access to the Drinks Reception on 17th July (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Select from the tabs below to purchase tickets as either an individual or on behalf of an organisation.
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BSL Conference 2025
135th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Join us on Friday, 18th July 2025, for an unforgettable evening at the BSL Conference 2025 Gala, marking 135 years of the British Deaf Association. Held in the stunning Queens Hotel Ballroom, this special event will bring together our community for a night of celebration, entertainment, and reflection.
Us
Culture & Arts – What we value
Expressing our amazing signed heritage creatively and with pride.
Here
Place and Community – Where we are.
Signing confidently in our homes, schools and communities.
Now
Society and Identity – What we know.
Reviewing evidence of what works in Early Years, Schools and the Economy.
Always
Science and Power – What we hope.
Assessing benefits and risks of technology and innovation for Deaf-led futures.
These Are
Our Speakers
Brian Watkins
Web Designer - Acme
Judith Flores
Full Stack Developer - Initech
Rose Hawkins
Art Director - Globex
Zachary Scott
Interaction Designer - Soylent
William Hanse
Content Strategist - Hooli
Jane Roberts
Front End Developer - Vehement
Jacob Freeman
UI Designer - Massive Dynamic
Frank Ferguson
Visual Designer - Globex
Jacqueline Knight
Content Strategist - Umbrella IT
Betty Hopkins
UX Designer - Initech
A Few Words
About The Event Organizer
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