FIT World Congress 2025
WIPO HQ, Geneva 4- 6 September 2025
Exploring the theme:
Mastering the Machine: shaping an intelligent future
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Join delegates from across the globe as they meet in the heart of Geneva for three days of immersion in the field of translating and interpreting, cutting-edge research, workshops, discussion and networking opportunities.
FIT Congress with a twist
This congress will be unlike any other. Instead of being hosted by a member association (sadly Costa Rica could not go ahead due to force majeure), it will be hosted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), one of FIT’s external partners. WIPO is a specialized agency of the United Nations whose mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective global intellectual property system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all. This event therefore promises a prestigious setting on the shores of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps for an extraordinary gathering of professionals.
What to Expect?
- Cutting-edge Research: Discover the latest advancements.
- Thought-provoking Discussions: Engage in meaningful conversations.
- Networking Opportunities: Build connections with peers and leaders.
- Stimulating presentations: Be inspired.
Why Attend?
In these transformative times of constant and rapid change, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. The FIT World Congress offers a unique opportunity to gain insights, share knowledge, and collaborate with other passionate professionals. Network with a diverse, international audience of practitioners, researchers, service providers, key thinkers, advocates and decision makers all in one place.
Be Part of the Future
We are at a pivotal moment in history, and the XXIII FIT World Congress in Geneva is the perfect platform to explore the evolving landscape of our profession. Add your voice and perspective.
Theme
The event theme “Mastering the Machine: shaping an intelligent future” delves into the critical issues surrounding artificial intelligence and its relationship with all areas of translation, interpreting and terminology.
The FIT World Congress will look broadly at the following areas:
- AI technology, it’s impact, benefits and risks for the profession
- Ethical issues surrounding technology,
- The crucial importance of the humanities and creativity in the AI era,
- Audio visual translation and accessibility,
- The intersection of AI, literary translation, and copyright
- Indigenous languages: translation and interpreting, preservation, revitalisation and culture
- Globalization, policy and economic effect on language services
- The use of digital tools in multilingual contexts and language research
- Future proofing the future of the profession: New skills in training and professional development;
- Sustainability of the profession
- Language and conflict; human rights
The International Federation of Translators’ XXIII World Congress will be held in Geneva, on 4-6 September 2025.
