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The Institute of Translation Arts organises and participates in academic, professional and public-engagement activities that advance translation, interpreting, multilingualism, linguistic diversity and professional language services.

2026 International Translation Day Commemoration

Theme: Linguistic Diversity and Language Rights: The Power of Being Understood

Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Venue: Faculty of Arts Boardroom, University of Ilorin
Participation: Physical and Virtual

The 2026 International Translation Day Commemoration brings together academics, language professionals, students and other stakeholders to celebrate linguistic diversity and examine the role of translation and interpreting in promoting inclusion, access to information and meaningful communication in multilingual societies.

The programme features a keynote address, panel discussion, live translation challenge, multilingual showcase and a professionalisation session on translation and interpreting.

Keynote Address

The Power of Being Understood: Linguistic Diversity, Language Rights and Multilingual Nigeria

Professor Mashood Mahmood Jimba
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kwara State University

Panel Discussion

Translation and Interpreting in a Multilingual Society: Professional Opportunities, Inclusion and the Future of the Profession