Unite with us
To shape a brighter future
for Sign Language Interpreters
in Europe
Next training:
“We’re just going to make you comfortable now”
– interpreting conversation about death
20 October 2025
With Paul Belmonte
#efsliT:
Training for trainers
Space between academic trainers/teachers for sign language interpreters.
14-18 July 2025
Warsaw, Poland
Next efsli Conference:
#Lisbon2025
Translating culture
12-14 September 2025 – Save the dates!
Latest news
efsli's stance on AI and sign language interpreting: our vision for the future
The European Forum of Sign Language Interpreters (efsli) recently took part in an important two-day event in Brussels on April 7–8, 2025: “Sign Language in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: What Digital Rights and Ethical Dilemmas?”
Join us in Portgual with Support from SAF!
Every year, sign language interpreters from across Europe come together at the efsli conference. It is a special event where interpreters share experiences, learn from one another, and gain new skills.
Call for in-house interpreters
At efsli, we are looking to collaborate with in-house interpreters to support our internal meetings and training sessions. The main working languages will be English <> International Sign.
IS Interpreters – Call for proposals
We are looking for experienced interpreters to work between English and International Sign for the efsli Day (12 September) and the efsli Conference (13-14 September).
Explore our fund
The efsli Supportive Attendance Fund (SAF) ensures the participation of interpreters from European countries with a low GDP, in the AGM, conference and training.
