Held on November 22, 2025, at the Limassol International Book Fair, this ThinkPub roundtable examines translation as both a vehicle for intercultural dialogue and a practical growth strategy for publishers and authors. The discussion is dedicated to the memory of translator Irena Joannides.
The speakers consider how translated literature helps smaller cultures and languages communicate across borders. Translators do more than transfer words: they interpret cultural references, preserve literary voices and introduce readers to experiences that might otherwise remain inaccessible.
From a publishing perspective, translation can diversify catalogues, open international markets and create new opportunities for authors. The panel also examines the importance of networking, professional skills, institutional partnerships and funding programmes for publishers and translators working in smaller markets.
Artificial intelligence introduces useful tools but also raises questions about quality, responsibility and the continuing value of human expertise. The discussion situates technology within a broader professional ecosystem in which cultural understanding, editorial judgement and sustainable collaboration remain essential.
Original Greek title: Μονοπάτια προς τη μετάφραση: Η μετάφραση ως πολιτιστική και επιχειρηματική ευκαιρία
