Call for papers for #NTIF2025

Sisu & Sauna: Turning Up the Heat in the Language Industry

The 15th edition of the Nordic Translation and Interpretation Forum (NTIF) is set to take place in Finland on 24–24 November 2025—an exciting milestone for us.

As AI and large language models continue to reshape the language landscape, this year’s event will focus on how we—as an industry—can navigate change with sisu, the Finnish concept of resilience and determination. It’s a timely theme, especially in a region globally recognized for high IT maturity, digital leadership, and openness to innovation.

We have therefore chosen “Sisu & Sauna” as the NTIF2025 program theme and we want to hear your story! On successful collaborations with business partners, with vendors, with clients, on technology, in supporting local language initiatives or anything else where the community spirit is in focus.

In addition to our keynote presentation and keynote panel, the NTIF2025 program will have two parallel main tracks.

Help us to compose the perfect mix of presentations by suggesting topics and speakers, or send in your own proposal for a session at #NTIF2025.

Session formats:

• Short provocative session followed by inspiring discussions (30 min)
• Panel discussion (60 min) – please introduce the topic together with the moderator and up to four candidates to be on the panel
• Master Class (90 min) – this could be a training or in-depth interactive presentation, as a break out session or part of the main program
• Think Tank (90 min) – suggest a topic or facilitator to our unconference styled topic oriented workshops

Priority is given to presentations by Nordic or Baltic stakeholders or case studies including Nordic or Baltic companies and brands. Please make sure to submit proposals that have not previously been presented at other language industry conferences. We are open to suggestions on alternative presentation formats.

By submitting your proposal, you confirm that you have the authority and mandate to present the topic at NTIF and that you have the budget to cover all your expenses.

Speakers who are accepted in the main program are entitled to a 30% discount on the conference fee (not applicable to panelists or co-speakers).

Submit your contribution as soon as possible, but no later than 31 May 2025.

Thank you!