Proudly hosted by the Braille Authority of North America (BANA) and Perkins School for the Blind,
Watertown, Massachusetts, USA
We are delighted to announce the 2026 mid-term Executive Committee meeting of the International Council on English Braille (ICEB), which will take place from Monday 10th to Thursday 13th August. All meetings will be held at Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Perkins is 11.2 miles or approximately 30 minutes from Logan International Airport (BOS).
Accommodation
Book a room at our preferred hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton by following the link or calling the number below and asking for the “International Council on English Braille” hotel block.
Address: 25 Bond Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: +1857-760-7203.
Transport will be available to take attendees from the accommodation to Perkins School and back again.
Schedule of discussion areas
The agenda for this four-day meeting is still at the planning stage, but will include:
- Updates from various committees including Code Maintenance, Music Braille, Research, Braille Technology, Membership, Bylaws and finance.
- ICEB member country reports.
- There will also be a dedicated time to tour the Perkins factory and see how the trusted Perkins Brailler is made!
This event presents a wonderful opportunity for member countries to get together and discuss all aspects of the Unified English Braille (UEB) code, for which ICEB has responsibility.
Observers Welcome!
Interested observers, both individuals and organisational representatives, are welcome to attend the meeting. Observers may have the opportunities to speak if time permits, but do not have the right to vote.
Further information and registration details will be available in early April.