Mediterranean Editors and Translators

17/08/2026

MET Conversations will be back in September with a thought-provoking theme to get us back into the swing! Save the date.

Accessibilty is a hot topic. But what does it mean in practice – and what does it mean for language professionals? Join Nelly Thomas for an introduction to accessibility, the legal basics behind it and the opportunities it can offer experienced linguists as accessibility compliance architects.

Thursday, 3 September at 18:00 CEST.

14/07/2026

Happy Bastille Day to everyone in France! 🏰

This is a final reminder that our early-bird offer ends tomorrow, Wednesday 15 July. Sign up now to enjoy our packed programme at a lower price.

See the full line-up and register on our website: https://www.metmeetings.org/en/programme:1817

08/07/2026

If you're lucky enough to be in Tallinn this August or able to travel there, NEaT will be holding an in-person meetup at Tallinn University on Friday 14 August. Register via the link.

Meet NEaT in Tallinn on Friday 14 August!

Dear colleagues, you are invited to join us for a meetup and seminar at Tallinn University for an afternoon of networking, discussion, and insight.

Read all about the first Meet NEaT in Estonia at https://nordicedit.fi/meet-neat-140826/

Registration is now open!

08/07/2026

Our sister association NEaT is holding its annual English as a Lingua Nordica (ELN) seminar this September, both in Helsinki and online. Registration is now open. Follow the link for more details.

Join us on 18 September for our main event of the year, ELN2026 Language Under Pressure. Registration is now open!

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03/07/2026

Translators, editors and interpreters may work in different ways, but there’s much we can learn from each other.

Join our presenters as they explore conference accessibility, share tips to boost language proficiency, discuss ways to amplify minoritized voices, and encourage us to bridge the professional divide.

👉 Read the full abstracts and register on our website: https://www.metmeetings.org/en/programme:1817

❗Early-bird offer ends on 15 July.

02/07/2026

Academic content has long been a feature of METMs, and this year is no exception.

In Perugia, we’ll discuss current developments in language services for universities, explore the perils and pitfalls of tense, and consider the preface as a space for translator visibility.

If you help research to cross borders, these sessions are for you.

👉 Full details and times here: https://www.metmeetings.org/en/programme:1817

❗Early-bird offer ends on 15 July.

01/07/2026

Looking to work smarter, safer and more independently in today’s digital world? Need help navigating legal jargon or adding a new professional string to your bow?

Wherever your interests lie, these sessions offer fresh perspectives on a specialist area.

👉 Read the full abstracts and register on our website: https://www.metmeetings.org/en/programme:1817

❗Early-bird offer ends on 15 July.

30/06/2026

The words we choose and the way we work can have a profound impact on inclusivity.

How can we realign power imbalances in automated translations or lead the conversation on gender-inclusive language? What strategies are available to those of us facing chronic ill health?

Join us in Perugia to be part of the debate!

👉 Full details and times here: https://www.metmeetings.org/en/programme:1817

❗Early-bird offer ends on 15 July.

29/06/2026

Editors and translators excel at language, but good judgement doesn’t just apply to texts.

Join our presenters as they discuss the pros and cons of specialization vs diversification, offer advice on developing healthy business practices, and explain how to recognize, consolidate and articulate our expertise.

👉 Full programme on our website: https://www.metmeetings.org/en/programme:1817

❗Early-bird offer ends on 15 July.

29/06/2026

They say good things come to those who wait, but October can’t come fast enough. To tide us over, this week we'll be sharing highlights from the conference programme.

🔪 Sharpening core skills is vital in any field. For linguists, that includes language, business and communication.

At , we’ll learn how to create impact using the subtle art of framing, reflect on practical ways to communicate our value, and brainstorm creative solutions for words that resist translation.

👉 Read the full abstracts and register on our website: https://www.metmeetings.org/en/programme:1817

Don’t forget, our early-bird offer ends on 15 July 🏃‍♀️