> CAPSYC 2, 7-9 October 2026 at the University of Douala: theme, conference topics, key dates, scientific and organising committees, photographs. - [Home](https://capsyc.cm/en) - [Conferences](https://capsyc.cm/en/colloques) - CAPSYC 2 CAPSYC 2 — 2026 edition # Conducting Clinical Assessment in Multilingual Contexts 7 – 9 October 2026 · University of Douala - Dates 7 – 9 October 2026 - Abstracts Closed 29 March 2026 - Scientific committee 39 Rationale ## Why this conference Africa is one of the most multilingual continents, with a wide range of speakers having bi-/multilingual repertoires (Juillard, 2021). In Cameroon, more than 250 national languages coexist alongside French and English, which are the official languages (Binam Bikoï et al., 2012). This multilingual situation has consequences on everyday linguistic practices as well as on the linguistic profiles of speakers, who range from exclusive monolingualism to early bilingualism, late bilingualism, additive bilingualism, subtractive bilingualism, consecutive bilingualism and polyglotism. Within a context of linguistic and cultural diversity as striking as that found in contemporary urban communities, the practice of speech therapy is becoming increasingly complex (Michalon, 2025). Challenges arise in terms of effective assessment and targeted care. However, not only is speech therapy virtually non-existent in Cameroon, but there are also no tests available in Cameroonian languages. Most assessments are carried out using tools developed in French or English, which does not allow the linguistic and cultural particularities of each patient to be highlighted, and which does not guarantee targeted and successful treatment. This conference brings together researchers from different backgrounds working in speech therapy, audiology, psycholinguistics, psychology and language acquisition. The aim is to undertake an in-depth exploration of the challenges and issues related to clinical assessment in a context of linguistic and cultural diversity. ### Conference topics The list is not exhaustive. - 01 Hearing and language development - 02 Clinical assessment in monolingual patients - 03 Clinical assessment in multilingual patients - 04 A-/typical development of written language - 05 Language acquisition in a multilingual context - 06 Dynamic assessment ![Official poster for the CAPSYC 2 conference, 7 to 9 October 2026 in Douala](https://capsyc.cm/photos/affiche-capsyc-2.jpg) Practical information - 7 – 9 October 2026 - University of Douala - [submitcapsyc@gmail.com](mailto:submitcapsyc@gmail.com) - [+237 699 411 614](tel:+237699411614) [+237 655 429 133](tel:+237655429133) Convenor : Rodolphe Prosper Maah Registration fees - Students 15 000 FCFA - Lecturers 30 000 FCFA - Lecturers invited by CAPSYC Exempt These fees cover the material and logistical organisation of the conference. Travel and accommodation are not covered by CAPSYC; a logistics committee has, however, been set up to help arrange accommodation according to each participant's budget. In pictures ## Three days at the University of Douala - ![Group photo of the participants, in front of the head table and the conference banner](https://capsyc.cm/photos/colloque-2026-groupe-banderole.jpg) Group photo of the participants, in front of the head table and the conference banner - ![A member of the head table speaking](https://capsyc.cm/photos/colloque-2026-table-honneur.jpg) A member of the head table speaking - ![A talk at the microphone](https://capsyc.cm/photos/colloque-2026-intervention-micro.jpg) A talk at the microphone - ![A participant takes the floor](https://capsyc.cm/photos/colloque-2026-intervention-participante.jpg) A participant takes the floor - ![Two participants talking before a session](https://capsyc.cm/photos/colloque-2026-echange-participantes.jpg) Two participants talking before a session - ![The room during a session](https://capsyc.cm/photos/colloque-2026-salle-session.jpg) The room during a session - ![A participant listening to a paper](https://capsyc.cm/photos/colloque-2026-participant-salle.jpg) A participant listening to a paper - ![Two participants following a paper](https://capsyc.cm/photos/colloque-2026-participantes-attentives.jpg) Two participants following a paper - ![The lunch break](https://capsyc.cm/photos/colloque-2026-pause-dejeuner.jpg) The lunch break Timeline ## Key dates - 29 March 2026 Abstract submission deadline Abstracts of no more than 350 words including references, sent to submitcapsyc@gmail.com - 31 May 2026 Notification of acceptance Scientific committee decisions sent by this date at the latest - 7 October 2026 Conference opens Three days of papers and workshops at the University of Douala ### Call for papers closed - Abstracts were accepted until 29 March 2026; notifications were due by 31 May 2026 at the latest. - Articles that meet the publisher's standard requirements will be published in the conference proceedings. 39 researchers ## Scientific committee - Pr Edmond Biloa Université de Yaoundé 1 - Pr Joseph Ndinda Université de Douala - Pr René Joly Assako Assako Université de Douala - Pr Jules Assoumou Université de Douala - Pr Charles Binam Bikoï CERDOTOLA, Yaoundé - Pr Kizitus Mpoche Université de Douala - Pr Florence Tabe Oben Université de Yaoundé 1 - Pr Yvette Balana Université de Douala - Pr Marie Chantal Ntjam Université de Douala - Pr Josée Lagacé Université d'Ottawa - Pr Daniel Bérubé University of Ottawa - Prof. Dr Titia Benders University of Amsterdam - Pr Martin Luther Dieudonné Bot Université de Douala - Pr Ferdinand Njoh Kome Université de Douala - Pr Emmanuel Ngue Um Université de Yaoundé 1 - Pr Emmanuel-Moselly Makasso CERDOTOLA, Yaoundé - Pr Pracsidis Wainkem Université de Yaoundé 1 - Pr Alain Pegha Université de Douala - Pr Jesse Moba Université de Douala - Pr Maxime Manifi Abouh Université de Yaoundé 1 - Pr Madeleine Ngo Eloma Université de Ngaoundéré - Pr Paul Fonkoua Université de Yaoundé 1 - Pr Madeleine Ngo Ndjeyiha Université de Yaoundé 1 - Pr Joseph Roger Ndjonmbock Université de Yaoundé 1 - Pr Gaston Bessala CNRS, MINRESI - Pr Laurain Assipolo Université de Douala - Dr Rowena Garcia University of Potsdam - Dr Elizabeth Abang Université de Douala - Dr Paul Roger Bassong Université de Yaoundé 1 - Dr Ninon Wokwenmendam Université de Douala - Dr Christiane Niamien Université de Yamoussoukro - Dr Germain Minoue Université de Douala - Dr Francine Essolbo Université de Dschang - Dr Viviane Nkongmenec Université de Douala - Dr Jean-Arnaul Libong Université de Douala - Dr Louis Marcel Ambata Université de Douala - Dr Henriette Poutignigni Mache Université de Douala - Dr Germaine Sike Moukoudi Université de Yaoundé 1 - Dr Gilbert Fossoung Noutock University of Buea 21 members ## Organising committee - Dr Rodolphe Prosper Maah Université de Douala - Dr Blaise Honoré Edzougou Afanda Université de Yaoundé 1 - Dr Doreen Essoh Ndobo Université de Yaoundé 1 - Dr Aimé Mboyana Ndongo Université de Yaoundé 1 - Mme Line Germaine Kippe Université de Douala - Mme Laura Noëlle Ondoua Université de Neuchâtel - Mme Claude Carine Ngassam Université de Yaoundé 1 - Mme Joëlle Paméla Djiemani Université de Douala - Mme Ornella Thécla Noa Bitsigui Université de Douala - Mme Geneviève Marie Suzane Tseli Université de Douala - Mme Kathrin Léatitia Engandin Nitouek Université de Yaoundé 1 - Mme Rougayatou Abou-Bak-Ri Université de Yaoundé 1 - Mme Angèle Nancy Kon Yebga Université de Douala - Mme Sandrine Ngo Nkou Ilopa épouse Kana Université de Douala - Mme Perpétue Ngo Bissaï Nkaa Université de Yaoundé - Mme Olive Abissome Université de Douala - Mme Ginette Fleur Ngo Ndouga Université de Douala - Mme Lydie Grace Njowe Etongo Université de Douala - Mme Paola Audrey Afoundang Mehoune Université de Douala - Mme Amelle Pascaline Mouwing Université de Douala - Mme Penda Drucile Université de Douala ## A question about the conference? 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