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Who participated the LT-Innovate Summit?


Neelie Kroes - Vice President of the European Commission

 "(...) I am pleased that our proposal of a Connecting European Facility will include funding for automated translation
and language resources. I look forward to working together to implement a sustainable digital service infrastructure."

Click here to review the presentation hold by Neelie Kroes during the LT-Innovate Summit 2013.



Members of LT-Innovate

  • Discussed topics related to the state and future of the LT industry in Europe
  • Participated in Special Interest Group (SIG) sessions to discuss findings & trends, seeked out opportunities and solved problems
  • Networked with LT stakeholders (vendors, buyers, investors, researchers, policy makers)


Companies with innovative products or projects in LT

  • Participated in a high profile showcase opportunity involving experts and peers at no cost
  • Availed themselves of the extra visibility generated by potentially winning the LT-Innovate Award
  • Networked with LT sector players and gained visibility through the summit’s communication campaign
  • Gained access to potential business partners, investors and expert service providers


Policy makers

  • Met with all major players involved in Language Technology (LT)
  • Discovered why LT has been a  key enabling technology for Europe 2020
  • Enhanced the visibility of the fragmented European LT landscape

Investors with interest in LT

  • Obtained access to qualified companies offering high volume & quality investment potential
  • Played a high profile, active role as member of the Expert Jury
  • Became a pioneer in an innovative industry still in shaping


Corporate and institutional buyers of LT solutions

  • Became aware of the latest developments in LT
  • Participated in Innovation Partnering Focus Sessions and informed LT vendors about their needs and requirements

Applied researchers

  • Informed other stakeholders about the state of the art in research
  • Participated in Innovation Partnering Focus Sessions and informed LT vendors about their research capabilities and results
Media and Press representatives with interest in LT
  • Met and networked with players in the LT industry
  • Participated in promoting news and success stories of the LT sector