Is multilingualism a lived reality in Europe's language sector?
Or is there a real discrepancy between what Europe's language sector says about multilingualism and language diversity and what it actually does in practice?
Join the debate on Tuesday 7 April 2026.
Content and objective
This debate will tackle issues such as multilingualism and language diversity within the European language sector, the use of English as the lingua franca within the sector and the apparent discrepancy between discourse and practice within the sector itself as well as outside it (e.g. with people such as policymakers, clients and the public).
The aim of the session is to bring together language sector association executives, professionals and interested stakeholders for a debate on the above issues.
As a participant, you will take part in an open and structured debate inspired by the World Café model.
Who is this online session for?
Language professionals, researchers, stakeholders of the European language sector, and anyone interested in multilingualism and language diversity in the sector are warmly invited to join.
We would strongly encourage you to register if you are an active language professional based anywhere in Europe, and you wish to speak out about how the sector lives up to its rhetoric on multilingualism and linguistic diversity.
Language policy
English will be the working language for the session. This decision was made after careful consideration.
Practical information
Date: Tuesday 7 April 2026
From 12.00 to 1.30 p.m. online
The session is free of charge, both for members and non-members of De Taalsector.
Sign up
You can register via this form (Microsoft Forms).
You will immediately receive a confirmation email, followed by another email with all the necessary practical information, including the meeting link.
Contact
Do you have any questions?
Please contact Sofia Battistoni by telephone on +32 9 269 04 66, or by email at:
Thank you
Thank you for your interest and commitment!