Seminars & Events at Sight Village London 2025 - NEW VENUE

LOOK UK

Join LOOK UK for an inspiring seminar celebrating visually impaired young people. Hear mentors' journeys, discover how peer support transforms lives, and explore how LOOK empowers young VI people to share their stories, build confidence, and step into their futures with pride. Open to newcomers and existing community members alike.

Seminar presented by TBC on 18 November 2025 at 1:35pm - 2.05pm - Seminar Room 2

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The WeWalk Smart Cane 2

We will be discussing the brand-new features of the WeWALK Smart Cane 2 and its impact on the daily lives of visually impaired people. The audience will have the chance to try out the cane during and after the seminar at the WeWALK booth WALK booth.

Seminar presented by Gasya Cavusyan Uncu - WeWalk on 18 November 2025 at 11:35am - 12.05pm - Seminar Room 2

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Supercharge your education with Ai

Come and find out about all the ways that AI can empower blind and partially sighted students within education and beyond. We'll be exploring the most innovative ways AI can enhance your creativity, simplify complex tasks and generally supercharge your education. Expect live demos and lively discussion.

Seminar presented by Sydney May - Thomas Pocklington Trust on 18 November 2025 at 12:55pm - 1:25pm - Seminar Room 2

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The rail industry aims to create a simpler, better railway for everyone in Britain that is inclusive

The rail industry aims to create a simpler, better railway for everyone in Britain that is inclusive and accessible for all. Dominic, Natasha and Chris will talk customers through the different products/initiatives their organisation provides that support and empower the customer to travel safely and with confidence. This includes how the rail industry is working to make an inclusive railway; the industry's Passenger Assist service (pre-booked and turn-up-and-go) and they will provide helpful hints and tips when making a journey by rail!

Seminar presented by TBC on 18 November 2025 at 10:55am - 11:25am - Seminar Room 2

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Stay in Command: Customising Keyboard Shortcuts on your iPhone or iPad

Learn how to connect a Bluetooth keyboard or braille display to your iPhone or iPad to boost productivity. This session covers customising shortcuts, optimising features without default shortcuts, and strategies to remember your chosen shortcuts for a more efficient, personalised experience.

Seminar presented by Matthew Horspool - Braillist Foundation on 18 November 2025 at 2:15pm - 2:45pm - Seminar Room 1

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Seable Holidays Award-Winning Social Enterprise

Seable Holidays is an award-winning social enterprise offering tailored and group holidays for the visually impaired community. We also collaborate with local and national charities, non-profit organisations, and schools to create stress-free experiences. With our Seable-trained local sighted guides, who support travellers throughout the entire holiday, our trips focus on sensory-rich activities that build independence, confidence, and connection. From city breaks to grand adventures, Seable ensures every journey is inclusive, engaging, and memorable, providing lasting experiences in a safe, supportive environment.

Seminar presented by Lucy Ashton or Daniel Griffiths on 18 November 2025 at Seminar Room 1- 10:15am - 10:45am

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Join Bristol Braille's Presentation

Bristol Braille's presentation at Sight Village London for the unveiling of ground-breaking new features and products, introducing the world's most powerful and flexible suite of functions and hardware for multi-line Braille. Bristol Braille will explain how they are pushing the boundaries of tactile technology and will redefining accessible collaboration with features to transform accessibility in STEM, enabling faster, smarter, and more efficient workflows whether in the lab, classroom or workplace. Be among the first to experience how these breakthroughs empower visually impaired professionals and learners to achieve more than ever before.

Seminar presented by Yanan Yu on 18 November 2025 at 11:35 - 12.05 - Seminar Room 1

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Introduction and presentation of our company Index Braille

Our products and how we achieve "Braille printing made easy". Presentation of our free software "Index tactile graphics" and how to create and edit braille graphics.

Seminar presented by Mikael Vikman Sunna on 18 November 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm - Seminar Room 1

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'Physical Activity and Sport

Physical activity and sport offer immense benefits for everyone, amplified for visually impaired people. These include physical, social, and mental advantages. This session explores how activity improves health and happiness, sharing examples and opportunities to get involved, highlighting the positive impact of movement on wellbeing and community engagement.

Seminar presented by Rory Field - Metro Blind Sports on 18 November 2025 at 1:35pm - 2:05pm - Seminar Room 1

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Writing Your Wellbeing

Incorporating essential oils and sensory exercises, this unique seminar offers the chance to experience sensory creative writing and promote wellbeing for people with visual impairment. Research has shown that creative writing can have a positive impact on mental and emotional health. In 2022, Writing Your Wellbeing developed and launched their first sensory self-help creative writing pack aimed at tackling anxiety and depression. They followed this with sensory creative writing packs to help people with trauma, grief, loss, and stress. In 2024, the packs were further developed to make them available in Braille, alternative text, and audio versions.

Seminar presented by Eliane White - Writing Your Wellbeing on 19 November 2025 at 11:45am - 12:15pm - Seminar Room 1

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Pakflatt's mission is to enable all citizens to vote independently!

Pakflatt's mission is to enable all citizens to vote independently, in secret and with confidence. They will deliver a presentation showcasing how their patented McGonagle® Reader audio and touch navigation system (MGR) can transform the experience of voters, including those who have never felt able to vote before. Widely tested and proven with blind and partially sighted people, the MGR achieved a 93% success rate in tests by the RNIB. It has also been tested successfully with others including adult literacy groups, people who can speak but cannot read English text and individuals with neurodiversity.

Seminar presented by Brian McGonagle on 19 November 2025 at 11.45am -12.15pm - Seminar Room 2

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