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.
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.
The Speech Therapists’ Associations of the Baltic States—the Latvian and Lithuanian Logopedists’ Associations and the Estonian Logopedists’ Union—together with leading academic partners—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.
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
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 Perkone, 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
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.