IALP exists to break bubbles — academic, geographic and cultural. Through its 14 international Scientific Committees, it connects professionals, researchers and educators across continents, enabling genuine exchange of knowledge and experience. A professional in Belém can speak directly with researchers from Cairo, New York or London — discussing the same challenges, through different perspectives, with complementary solutions. IALP is also responsible for publishing Folia Phoniatrica et Logopedica, one of the most respected scientific journals in the field. Being connected to IALP means engaging today with what is likely to shape clinical practice in the years ahead.

Brazil is not only a participant in IALP.  Brazil is a key contributor. Dr Mara Behlau, one of the most recognised names in Brazilian Communication Sciences and Disorders, has served as President of IALP — an international acknowledgement of the country’s scientific and professional standing. Today, Brazil continues to hold leadership roles within the association. Dr Fernanda Dreux, a Brazilian speech-language professional, sits on IALP’s executive committee as Vice President for Education, contributing directly to education and professional development at a global level. Several Brazilian speech-language professionals are also long-standing members of IALP committees, including Dr Doris Lewis, Dr Barbara Garcia Goulart, and Dr Cibelle Amato. Now, by holding an IALP Regional Conference in Belém — in the heart of the Amazon — IALP and SBFa place Brazil once again at the centre of global developments in Communication Sciences and Disorders. The world is looking to Northern Brazil. And Brazilian Communication Sciences and Disorders is taking a leading role in this movement.

Global connection  You move beyond working in isolation and become part of an international professional network. A gold standard of science  Access to internationally aligned guidance, evidence and frameworks shaped by global experts. Professional voice  The field gains greater representation in conversations with institutions, health systems and policy spaces. International networking Opportunities for partnerships, research collaboration, exchanges and placements in centres of excellence abroad.

Your science at the heart of global change Taking part in the IALP 2026 Regional Conference means securing your place in a historic moment for Brazilian Communication Sciences and Disorders — as Brazil consolidates its role as a bridge between global science and local practice. Be part of this chapter in global Communication Sciences and Disorders(https://emanager.dinamk.com.br/inscricao/termos/99)

IALP Executive Committee President — Tamer Abou-Elsaad (Egypt) Past President — Brian B. Shulman (United States) President-Elect — Kamini Gadhok (United Kingdom) Vice President, Members & Partnerships — Debbie Phyland (Australia) Vice President, Communication — Dora Knežević (Croatia) Vice President, Education — Fernanda Dreux (Brazil)