Translating Europe Forum 2026

The Translating Europe Forum is DG Translation's flagship annual conference. Scheduled to take place from 11 to 13 November 2026 in Brussels and online, this hybrid event serves as a platform for dialogue between the EU institutions and the wider language sector.

Under the theme "Language professionals matter: Adding value in a changing industry", the 2026 edition will address the evolving role of human expertise within the translation profession. 

The Forum facilitates the exchange of best practices among freelance translators, language service providers, institutional representatives and academia to further the development of the industry.

Participation is free of charge. 

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