Language&Medicine - First International Conference on the Multimodal Assessment of Speech, Language, and Reading for Medical Diagnostics and Interventions

The L&M Conference will take place from 14 January 2027 (9.00 - 18.00) to 15 January 2027 (10.00 - 14.00) at the University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland (see the map below).  Find further general conference information (venue, accommodation, conference dinner) here.

Key Dates:
Abstract deadline: 25 October 2026
Abstract notification and travel grant decisions: 15 November 2026
Registration closes: 30 November 2026

Find the conference program and abstracts here

• Sonja Kotz (Maastricht University)
• Katharina Schultebraucks (NYU Grossman School of Medicine)
• Janna Hastings (Idiap Research Institute)
• Usha Goswami (University of Cambridge)
• Antoni Rodriguez-Fornells (ICREA – University of Barcelona)
• Ina Kodrasi (Idiap Research Institute)
• Marina Laganaro (University of Geneva)

Find out more about our speakers and their research here

Registration is open until 30 November 2026.

• Regular Ticket: CHF 200
• Student Ticket: CHF 75  (Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral students)

During registration, you will have the option to additionally book the conference dinner for CHF 75. The dinner will take place on 14 January 2027. 

Abstract submission is open until 25 October 2026.

A limited number of travel grants of up to CHF 500 each are available for early career researchers presenting at the conference. Grants are awarded on the basis of abstract quality and may be used towards travel to and from Zurich and accommodation during the conference. To be considered, indicate your interest when submitting your abstract. Recipients will be notified by 15 November 2026.

 Find more information on the registration and abstract submission page