Hybrid Knowledge Exchange: The experience of growing up & being deafblind

Over the past several years, many of you have contributed to, collaborated on, or supported our international research exploring the lived experiences of people who are deafblind across the Global North and Global South. We are very grateful for the time, knowledge, experience, partnerships, and funding that have made this work possible. We would now like to bring everyone together to share what we have learned, reflect critically on the findings, and discuss where this work should go next. The three principal investigators— Dr. Peter Simcock, Dr. Leda Kamenopoulou, and Prof. Walter Wittich —will present findings from this international collaboration. The programme will also feature two discussion panels: one bringing together experts working in the field of deafblindness , and another bringing together people with lived experience of deafblindness . Both panels will respond to the research findings, raise critical questions, and help us explore their implications and future directions. An interactive World Café  will provide an additional opportunity for everyone attending to contribute their perspectives, discuss the findings in smaller groups, identify unanswered questions, and help shape priorities for future research and action. Growing Up & Being Deafblind in the Global North and South 29 October 2026: 9.00am – 4.15pm (UK Time) 30 October 2026: 9.30am – 4.00pm (UK Time) Day 1 – Thursday, 29 October 2026: Hybrid You can join us in person in Birmingham, UK , or participate online via Zoom. The in-person event will be hosted at STEAMhouse, Birmingham City University , a centre for collaborative innovation in the heart of Birmingham. Registration is free: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2000963697283?aff=oddtdtcreator Day 2 – Friday, 30 October 2026: Online The second day will be held entirely online via Zoom , allowing participants to join us from around the world. Registrati on is free: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2000005888451?aff=oddtdtcreator &nbsp