EVENTS DETAILS

Call for Papers – SAMVĀD 2026

Greetings from CITLoB!

CITLoB (Confederation of Interpreting, Translation, and Localisation Businesses) is pleased to announce the 6th edition of its International Conference, SAMVĀD 2026, tentatively scheduled for 26–27 October 2026 at Holiday Inn, Mumbai. 

The theme of this year’s conference is:

“Beyond Borders: AI, Language & the Future of Global Content”

SAMVĀD 2026 will bring together industry leaders, language professionals, researchers, technology innovators, and policymakers to discuss the future of language, localization, and AI-driven global communication. 

Explore the SAMVĀD Agenda

To view the SAMVĀD agenda and conference updates, please visit: https://citlob.in/samvad.html

We invite submissions on a wide range of topics reflecting the diverse and evolving nature of the localization industry, including but not limited to:

• Artificial Intelligence in Localization
• Language Technology & Innovation
• Translation & Interpretation
• Multilingual Content Strategy
• Accessibility & Inclusive Communication
• Regional Language Enablement
• Future of Work in the Language Industry
• Global Content Delivery & Localization Trends

Selected presenters will have 15 minutes to present their paper, followed by a Q&A session.

We look forward to receiving your abstract and the opportunity to welcome you as a distinguished presenter at SAMVĀD 2026.

Link for submission: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/FRbGeetACk

For any questions, please contact: asst.secretary@citlob.in 

Important Timelines

• Submission of Topics & Abstracts: 15 July 2026
• Announcement of Shortlisted Papers: 27 July 2026
• Presentation at SAMVĀD 2026: 26-27th October 2026