Event Details
The 2026 UVM Health Language Access Forum will be the first event of its kind in Northern New England — bringing together organizations and professionals from across the region to advance language access in health care and beyond.
This summit is designed to support interpreting, translation and communication access needs by:
- Strengthening best practices
- Building regional connections
- Sharing practical strategies that can be applied across settings
Together, we’ll foster collaboration, innovation and lasting change for patients, families and communities with diverse language and communication needs.
Summit Schedule
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 8 am – 4pm
Address: 40 IDX Drive, South Burlington, VT
Getting Here
- Parking: Park near the entrance to building entrance 200
- Conference Space: Look for signs to the Clover Room
Questions?
For questions about the event, contact lasummit@uvmhealth.org.
Registration
Registration is $45 and open to all who are interested in advancing language access and equitable communication.
Call For Presentations
Have an idea, program or lesson learned that could help others strengthen language access? We invite you to submit a proposal to present at the 2026 Language Access Forum.
We’re looking for sessions that share practical strategies, tools and real-world examples —whether you’re highlighting an innovative approach, policy initiative, training model or case study.
Suggested topics include:
- Language access programs and scalable strategies
- Interpreter training, onboarding and professional development
- Health literacy and multilingual patient engagement
- Interpreter or translation practice topics or workshop ideas
- Legal, regulatory and policy considerations
- Technology and digital solutions that improve access
- Community-based partnerships that support language access
Deadline for Submission:
June 30
Notification of Acceptance:
July 13 — proposal notification
Submit a Presentation Proposal
Sponsorship
Help shape the future of language access in Northern New England. Sponsors support affordable attendance for interpreters, translators and advocates — while gaining meaningful visibility throughout the event.
Sponsor benefits include:
- Full-day exhibit space
- Digital promotion (website and social media)
- Logo placement in event materials and signage
- Priority exhibitor setup
Sponsorship Opportunities
Premium Sponsor: Networking Reception ($2,500) – Spots available: 1
- Two exhibit tables (90’’X 132’’) with 4 chairs
- Four full summit registrations with access to all sessions, meals and activities
- Three-minute speaking opportunity at the 2026 Language Access Award Ceremony
- Additional Banner on-site Ad
- One e-blast promotional message to registered attendees prior to the summit
- Name listed on the event website with link to organization
- Prominent logo placement on poster boards at key locations with QR code links
- Dedicated social media post
- Dedicated sponsor liaison for planning and on-site activities
Gold Sponsor: Award Luncheon ($1,500) – Spots available: 1
- One exhibit table (90’’X 132’’) with 2 chairs
- Three full summit registrations with access to all sessions, meals and activities
- Banner ad on the conference mobile app
- A one-time e-blast promotional message to registered attendees prior to conference
- Name listed on the conference website with link to organization
- Prominent logo placement on poster boards during the conference with QR code links
- Dedicated social media post
- Dedicated sponsor liaison to assist with pre-conference planning and on-site activities
Silver Sponsor: Exhibitor Plus ($1,000) – Spots available: 3
- One exhibit table (90" x 132") with 2 chairs
- Two full summit registrations with access to all sessions, meals and activities
- Name listed on the event website with link to organization
- Prominent logo placement on poster boards with QR code links
- Dedicated social media post
- Dedicated sponsor liaison for planning and on-site activities
Exhibit Full: ($300) – Spots available: 6
- One exhibit table (90’’X 132’’) with 2 chairs
- One full summit registration with access to all sessions, meals and activities
- Name listed on the event website with link to organization
- Logo placement on poster boards during the conference
- Dedicated sponsor and exhibitor liaison to assist with planning and on-site activities
Promo Table: Unstaffed ($100) – Spots available: 3
Promo tables allow your organization to participate without the cost of sending a representative. Send us your print handouts and promotional items; we will place them on a high-boy table and refresh them throughout the event.
- One promotional high-boy table
- Name listed on the event website with link to organization