AFSLI Conference 2026 – Kigali, Rwanda
Explore the full 3-day lineup of keynote sessions, workshops, panels, and networking activities hosted by the Rwanda National Union of Sign Language Interpreters (RNUSLI).
AFSLI Day – 23 March 2026
Arrival and registration
Time: 08:00 - 09:00
Welcome by RNUSLI
Time: 09:00 - 09:10
Introduction to eDeaf / DEAFinition
Time: 09:10 - 09:13
Remarks by Edeaf / DEAFinition - Nazereen Bhana
Time: 09:13 - 09:20
Remarks by AFSLI - Timothy Tinat
Time: 09:20 - 09:35
Introduction of Dr Christopher Stone - Timothy Tinat
Time: 09:35 - 09:40
Keynote Address - Dr Christopher Stone
Time: 09:40 - 10:20
Remarks by Guest of Honor - Mr Habimana Dominique
Time: 10:20 - 10:45
Group photo and Tea Break
Time: 10:45 - 11:00
Background of AFSLI and Country Reports
Time: 11:00 - 13:15
Lunch
Time: 13:15 - 14:00
Introduction of WASLI Board Members and Presentation
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Interactive Workshop: International Sign Interpreting
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Tea Break
Time: 16:00 - 16:30
Interactive Workshop: International Sign Interpreting
Time: 16:30 - 17:30
Day 2 – 24 March 2026
Arrival and registration
Time: 08:00 - 09:00
Overview of of the conference
Time: 09:00 - 09:20
Role of Sign Language Interpreters in Diverse Settings
Time: 09:20 - 10:00
Impact of SA Sign Language Interpreters in Mental Health
Time: 10:00 - 10:30
Q & A
Time: 10:30 - 10:45
Tea Break
Time: 10:45 - 11:15
Challenges in Sign Language Interpreter Education in Cameroon
Time: 11:15 - 11:45
Reclaiming Space and Identity
Time: 11:45 - 12:15
Q & A
Time: 12:15 - 12:30
Lunch
Time: 12:30 - 13:30
Who is a Deaf Interpreter/What is their role/Teamwork
Time: 13:15 - 14:15
Bridging the World: Deafblind People and Interpreters Working Together
Time: 14:15 - 15:15
Coffee and Health Break
Time: 15:15 - 15:45
Poster Presentations
Time: 15:45 - 17:00
Networking and relaxing
Time: 17:00 - 18:30
Gala Dinner
Time: 18:30 - 21:00
Day 3 – 25 March 2026
Arrival and registration
Time: 08:00 - 09:00
Keynote Address
Time: 09:00 - 09:30
Sign Language Policy and Advocacy in Africa
Time: 09:30 - 10:00
Bridging Silence: Technological Innovation
Time: 10:00 - 10:30
Q & A
Time: 10:30 - 10:50
Tea Break
Time: 10:50 - 11:20
Policy and Advocacy for Sign Language Rights
Time: 11:20 - 11:50
Professionalization of Sign Language Interpretation
Time: 11:50 - 12:20
Q & A
Time: 12:20 - 12:35
Interpreters Lead Cohort Project
Time: 12:35 - 12:45
Lunch
Time: 12:45 - 13:30
Communication Barriers in Maternal Healthcare
Time: 13:30 - 14:00
Policy, Power Dynamics, and Trust
Time: 14:00 - 14:30
Future of Interpreting in the Age of AI
Time: 14:30 - 15:00
Q & A
Time: 15:00 - 15:20
Tea Break
Time: 15:20 - 15:45
Conference Recommendations
Time: 15:45 - 16:20
Closing Remarks by State Minister of Minaloc
Time: 16:20 - 16:30
Vote of Thanks and Closing
Time: 16:30 - 17:00
Networking
Time: 17:00 -