NTIF2026 Brings the Language Industry Together to Rethink Its Future
Lund, Sweden, 17–19 November 2026
As artificial intelligence, automation and changing customer expectations continue to reshape the language industry, the Nordic Translation & Interpretation Forum (NTIF) returns to Sweden this November with a timely message: it is time to move beyond experimentation and turn innovation into sustainable business.
Taking place on 17–19 November 2026 at the historic Grand Hotel Lund, NTIF 2026 will bring together language service providers, translators, interpreters, localization professionals, technology companies, language service buyers and industry leaders from across the Nordic and Baltic region and beyond.
Time to re-learn your ABC: Assess, Build, Commercialize
This year’s conference theme reflects a fundamental shift in the language industry. While AI and emerging technologies have created unprecedented opportunities, they have also challenged established workflows, pricing structures, customer relationships and business models.
NTIF 2026 invites industry professionals to take stock of these changes, explore what comes next and discuss how new ideas can become commercially viable solutions.
The programme will address some of the industry’s most pressing questions:
- How can language businesses adapt their services and business models to an AI-driven market?
- Where does human expertise continue to create measurable value?
- How can automation improve efficiency without compromising quality?
- What new opportunities are emerging for language professionals and technology providers?
- How can innovation be translated into sustainable growth and profitability?
Real experiences, practical insights and open conversations
NTIF is known for combining forward-looking industry perspectives with practical, real-world experiences. Rather than focusing solely on technology trends, the conference encourages honest discussions about what works, what doesn’t and what the industry can learn from both successes and setbacks.
The programme features keynote presentations, expert sessions, panel discussions, interactive Master Classes and Think Tanks, creating opportunities for participants to exchange ideas and challenge established ways of working.
A Nordic meeting place with an international outlook
NTIF has built a reputation as a welcoming and collaborative forum where competitors become conversation partners, new business relationships take shape and industry professionals share knowledge across organizational and national boundaries.
Networking remains central to the NTIF experience. The event opens with a welcome reception on 17 November, followed by two full conference days on 18–19 November. A conference dinner in the Grand Ballroom at Grand Hotel Lund on 18 November offers another opportunity to connect with colleagues and industry peers.
Andreas Ekström returns with an exclusive keynote: Because Sweden
One of the highlights of NTIF2026 will be the return of acclaimed Swedish journalist, author and speaker Andreas Ekström, a familiar and much-appreciated face at NTIF.
Having captivated audiences in 34 countries with his engaging storytelling, sharp observations and thought-provoking perspectives, Andreas will present a brand-new keynote developed exclusively for NTIF2026.
Because Sweden – understanding the future through the weirdest country in the world takes audiences on an entertaining and insightful journey through the peculiarities of Sweden, exploring what they can reveal about society, change and the future.
Combining humour, unexpected perspectives and plenty of food for thought, his keynote promises to offer a refreshing perspective on a conference otherwise focused on the transformation of the language industry.
A historic setting for future-focused discussions
Located in the heart of Lund, one of Sweden’s oldest university cities, Grand Hotel Lund provides a distinctive setting for NTIF 2026. With its academic heritage, international research community and strong innovation ecosystem, Lund offers an inspiring backdrop for conversations about the future of language services.
NTIF2026 welcomes everyone with a professional interest in the language industry and its transformation.
For more information, programme updates and registration, visit https://ntif.se/.
About NTIF
The Nordic Translation & Interpretation Forum (NTIF) is an international industry conference bringing together professionals from translation, interpreting, localization and language technology. With strong roots in the Nordic and Baltic language markets, NTIF provides a platform for knowledge sharing, business development, networking and discussions about the future of the language industry.