COLI 2: efsli conference #Zagreb2026

Countries included: Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, as well as non-European countries such as El Salvador, Georgia, Mexico, South Africa and Turkey.

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EFSLI 2026 CONFERENCE

“From Experience to Credentials”

📍 Zagreb, Croatia | 📅 11–13 September 2026

The Croatian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) is proud to host the 2026 Conference of the European Forum of Sign Language Interpreters (efsli) in Zagreb, Croatia.

Together, efsli and CASLI are excited to present this year’s conference:“From Experience to Credentials”, focuses on the evolving journey of sign language interpreters from lived experience to formal recognition, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen interpreter education and professional standards across Europe.

In many countries, interpreter training still relies on informal pathways, with limited access to structured academic programmes. This conference will explore how to bridge that gap—connecting community knowledge, professional practice, and university-level education to support a more sustainable and recognised profession.

What to Expect:

The conference will bring together professionals, academics, Deaf community members and policymakers to reflect, share experiences and build future strategies.

Key themes include:

• Pathways from informal interpreting to professional certification

• The role of higher education in interpreter training

• Balancing lived experience and academic credentials

• Quality standards and ethics in interpreting practice

• Inclusive and accessible training opportunities

Participants can expect engaging presentations, critical discussions and valuable networking opportunities with colleagues from across Europe and beyond.

Join Us

Be part of this important conversation shaping the future of sign language interpreting in Europe.