The past decades have brought tremendous progress in the field of deafblindness research. The translation of this research into practice has allowed us to make remarkable advances in communication, service provision, technology, and policy. These, in turn, have resulted in clear improvements of functioning, independence and quality of life of persons of all ages living with deafblindness and their allies. However, new needs and priorities continue to emerge; therefore, in this presentation, I will attempt to read the signs of the times, and take a deep look into my crystal ball, exploring future steps and priorities for research in deafblindness that may allow us to take this field of research to the next level. These topics include next knowledge translation priorities, current and future technology needs, the importance of the link to cognition in persons living with deafblindness, the role of mental health, basic and brain science, as well as intersectionality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in deafblindness research.