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NAD Conference 2026
National Association of the Deaf biennial conference. Advocacy, policy, and community for Deaf Americans.
- 29 Jun 2026 – 4 Jul 2026
- Louisville, United States
- Sign languages: ASL
Sign language & Deaf events worldwide
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Deaf Nation Expo 2026
The largest travelling Deaf trade show and cultural event in North America. Vendors, entertainment, and community networking.
- 20 Aug 2026 – 21 Aug 2026
- Chicago, United States
- Sign languages: ASL
communityHybridFree
International Week of the Deaf 2026
Global celebration organised by the World Federation of the Deaf. Events worldwide celebrating Deaf culture and sign languages.
- 21 Sept 2026 – 27 Sept 2026
- Worldwide, International
- Sign languages: IS, ASL, BSL, DGS, LSF
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Deaf Awareness Week Denmark 2026
National week of events across Denmark raising awareness of Deaf culture and Danish Sign Language.
- 14 Sept 2026 – 20 Sept 2026
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Sign languages: DSL
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WFD Congress 2027
World Federation of the Deaf Congress — the largest international gathering of Deaf communities worldwide, held every four years.
- 19 Jul 2027 – 23 Jul 2027
- Seoul, South Korea
- Sign languages: IS, KSL