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Hello! We are excited to announce a workshop on 9th December 2025 in London. This will be called “Deaf in AI and Technology”
We have lined up deaf professionals who are experts in this field. This workshop will include some presentations and interactive sessions.
Are you deaf and interested in the future of AI, Technology and sign language? Yes? Then come to this workshop. Spaces are extremely limited. Apply now.
You must be deaf, it doesn’t matter if you know BSL. Priority will go to early careers or students studying in this field but all are welcomed.
We will contact you after the closing date for applications.
We have several small bursaries for few people, to assist with travelling costs for those who live a long way away, and currently studying or unwaged.
To apply and for further information, please see this website. See you there!
Hosted by: DCAL (Deafness Cognition and Language Research Centre, University College London (UCL)
Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025, 10am - 4pm.
Are you deaf and interested in the future of AI, IT and sign language? Curious about the career pathways available in this growing field? Want to connect with deaf experts working in this technology space?
Join us for a workshop exploring how deaf people can shape and contribute to work at the intersection of technology and sign language.
Schedule
| Time | Presenter | Topic |
| 10am - 10:30am | Neil Fox | Welcome |
| 10:30am - 11am | Ben Fletcher-Harris | A Deafblind View From Inside AI |
| 11am - 11:30am | Robin Angelini | Deaf Tech? Deaf Tech! The Current State of Art of Deaf Technologies |
| 11:30am – 12pm | Steve Emery | SignGPT Project |
| 1pm-1:30pm | Group session | What is AI? |
| 1:30pm-2pm | Andy Hearn | Software Engineering, from a Deaf Perspective |
| 2pm-2:30pm | Abraham Glasser | #DeafSafeAI |
| 3pm-3:30pm | Group session | Future of BSL? |
| 3:30pm-4pm | Neil Fox | Closing remarks |
Eligibility:
You must identify as deaf or hard of hearing
Preference will be given to:
Students
Those early in their careers or seeking to change careers
Those who plan to (or already) study or work in the UK
Those from groups underrepresented in this field (e.g. women, ethnic minorities)
Attendance is free of charge and lunch will be provided. We have several small bursaries to assist with travelling costs for those who are travelling from a distance, and/or students or unwaged.
Applications are now closed. If you’d like to hear about future events, please email us at dcal@ucl.ac.uk
Due to the interactive nature of this workshop (including small group activities), we have only limited places available. We hope to offer more opportunities for deaf people to learn more about AI in future. Stay tuned to DCAL website and social media channels for more info!
Important dates:
Application deadline: 23rd November 2025
Notification of acceptance: 26th November 2025
The workshop languages are BSL, ASL, International Sign and English with interpretation provided between these languages.
Queries: email dcal@ucl.ac.uk
This workshop is sponsored by SignGPT: Building Generative Predictive Transformers for Sign Language. A research programme funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council