About
10th Congress of Baltic States SLTs´ „Stronger together“
10 - 11 April 2026
Under the motto “Stronger Together,” this Congress unites researchers, clinicians, and students from health and education settings to explore how interdisciplinary teams, professional organizations, patient associations, and families can collaborate to deliver optimal outcomes in speech, language, and swallowing care. Through keynote lectures, plenary panels, and hands-on workshops, delegates will share evidence-based strategies, innovative tools, and real-world experiences that illustrate the power of partnership across settings.
The Speech Therapists’ Associations of the Baltic States—the Latvian and Lithuanian Logopedists’ Associations and the Estonian Logopedists’ Union—together with leading academic partners— SLT Programme of the Riga Technical University Liepaja Academy, University of Latvia, Vytautas Magnus University Education Academy (Kaunas), Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy, and the University of Tartu—invite you to the Congress of Baltic States Speech and Language Therapists.
This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Speech Therapists’ Association of Latvia – a milestone that highlights three decades of dedicated professional development and advocacy. The Congress will provide a meaningful platform to celebrate this achievement and reflect on the progress made in the field.
Join us in Riga for a dynamic, collaborative event—where Baltic expertise meets European and global perspectives. Together, we will build a stronger, more effective future for speech therapy!
“Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.”— Mattie Stepanek
Congress scientific committee
Prof. PhD Baiba Trinite, Riga Technical University, Liepaja Academy, Speech Therapists Association of Latvia
Prof. PhD SarmiteTubele, University of Latvia, Speech Therapists Association of Latvia
Assoc. Prof. PhD Daiva Kairiene, Vytautas Magnus University Education Academy, Lithuanian Logopedists’ Association
PhD Simona Daniute, Vilnius University Siauliai Academy, Vytautas Magnus University Education Academy, Lithuanian Logopedists’ Association
Assoc. Prof. PhD Vilma Makauskiene, Vytautas Magnus University Education Academy, Lithuanian Logopedists’ Association
MA Keiu Barndok, President of Estonian Logopedists’ Union
PhD Anna-Lisa Sutt Vowden, Critical Care Research Group, Institute of Molecular Bioscience, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, Speech and Language Therapy, The Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK, Estonian Logopedists’ Union
PhD Lagle Lehes, Tartu University, Tartu University Hospital, Estonian Logopedists’ Union
MA Helje Möller, Estonian Logopedists’ Union, European Speech and Language Therapy Association, board member
Congress Organizing Committee
Inese Smirnova, President of Speech Therapists Association of Latvia
Baiba Trinite, Speech Therapists Association of Latvia
Sarmite Tubele, Speech Therapists Association of Latvia
Liga Janovska, Speech Therapists Association of Latvia
Dagnija Kumelina, Speech Therapists Association of Latvia
Liga Tulla, Speech Therapists Association of Latvia
Jelena Perkona, Speech Therapists Association of Latvia
Ieva Malinovska, Speech Therapists Association of Latvia
Ilze Godele, Speech Therapists Association of Latvia
Ilze Martinsone, Speech Therapists Association of Latvia
Egija Laganovska, Speech Therapists Association of Latvia
Congress language: English (with simultaneous translation to Latvian)
Contact e-mail: congress2026@sltbaltic.eu
To register:
Purchase the ticket, after that you can fill in the registration form.
You will receive the invoice in 7 days. The Congress fee must be paid in due time according to the invoice.
Your participation in the Congress will only be confirmed once the payment of the Congress fee has been received.
Refund and/or changes of the participants´ fee:
The Congress organizer must be notified in writing by e-mail (invoices@sltbaltic.eu) about the cancellation of registration.
The following cancellation conditions apply:
- until 18th March, 2026: full refund minus € 5 administration fee;
- from 19sth March, 2026 until 31th March, 2026: 50% cancellation fee applies;
- from 1st April, 2026: no refunds.
Only one change is accepted free of charge per registration (change of Congress participant, invoice, etc). The change of the name and surname of the Congress participant is possible at least 5 working days before the official date of the Congress.
All refunds will be processed only after the end of the Congress.
Certificates confirming the participation in the Congress will be sent to all participants of the Congress by e-mail address specified in the registration form only after the end of Congress.
Set against the fresh bloom of April’s springtime, Riga, the capital of Latvia, offers a captivating setting for the 10th Congress of Baltic States Speech and Language Therapists. As the city awakens from winter, its parks and boulevards come to life with color and energy, mirroring the spirit of renewal and collaboration that defines our gathering. Known for its rich cultural heritage, striking Art Nouveau architecture, and vibrant academic scene, Riga invites participants to explore, reflect, and connect. This is a city where tradition and innovation meet—an ideal backdrop for professional exchange and new beginnings.