ICED is the peak international forum for sharing evidence-based practice, research and ideas about education of Deaf / hard of hearing students. The first ICED was held in Paris in 1878. Since 1970, it has been held every 5 years in countries throughout the world.
The theme is The Power of Connection:
connections throughout the world and across languages and cultures
connections through spoken, sign and written languages
connections between researchers and practitioners
connections between teachers of the deaf and mainstream educators
connections between teachers of the deaf and other professionals
connections between professionals, students and their families