Held on November 21, 2025, during the Limassol International Book Fair Conference, this ThinkPub session examines contemporary book translation at the intersection of cultural exchange, publishing strategy, professional networks and artificial intelligence.
Alexandra Büchler introduces the European market for translated literature, covering current trends, professional networks, examples of good practice and funding opportunities. The presentation places translation within a European ecosystem connecting publishers, translators, literary organisations and public institutions.
Emily Diamandopoulou considers how publishers and translators can benefit from AI tools, while Mirella Batziania presents statistics on books translated into Greek. Haris Ioannides examines how smaller publishers can use translated literature to distinguish their catalogues and promote a stronger reading culture.
Despina Pirketti discusses the contribution translators can make to smaller European book markets and the resources they need to fulfil that role. Together, the presentations show that translation depends on skilled professionals, accurate market information, sustainable funding and partnerships capable of moving literature between languages.
