Perspectives on the Revitalization of Minority Languages 2026
On 15-16 October 2026, The Institute for Language and Folklore (Isof), in collaboration with the Department of Finnish at Stockholm University, will host a conference exploring different perspectives on the revitalization of minority languages.
Information
Time: 15-16 October 2026
Location:Stockholm University, details TDB (to be decided)
Registration: Please register by filling in the form below. Registration deadline is 30 September 2026.
Fee for 2 days participation:
- 700 SEK (excluding reception dinner)
- 1150 SEK (including reception dinner)
If you attend only one day, the fee is:
- For day 1 (15 October)
- 350 SEK (excluding reception dinner)
- 800 SEK (including reception dinner)
- For day 2 (16 October): 350 SEK
Student price:
- 200 SEK per day + reception dinner (450 SEK)
For student price we will ask you to show proof of study at registration.
All fees are excluding VAT. Separate information regarding payment of the conference fee will be sent by email.
Live broadcast: The conference will be broadcast live on the web for those unable to attend in person. Register in the form below to receive a link ahead of the stream.
Further information about the program will be published at a later date.
For questions, contact: revitaliseringskonferens@isof.se
Registration: Participate in the conference
Registration: Follow the live broadcast
If you are unable to attend the conference in person, you can follow the live broadcast online free of charge. Submit your email address here and we will send you the link before the conference.
The conference brings together researchers, practitioners and representatives from civil society to explore language revitalization from both theoretical and practical perspectives, and as a long-term and multifaceted effort where research, policies and the experiences of various stakeholders intersect. This year, particular attention will be given to issues related to teaching and to a coherent educational pathway from preschool to higher education.
The two days of the conference have different thematic and linguistic focuses.
- Day 1 will be held in English and will focus on current research on language revitalization.
- Day 2 will be held in Swedish and will highlight experiences from practical revitalization work.
The conference will take place at Stockholm University, with the option to follow the event via livestream.
Keynotes

”Education in language revitalisation: barrier or driving force?”
Annika Pasanen
Professor of Sámi Sociolinguistics, Sámi University of Applied Sciences (Sámi allaskuvla), Kautokeino, Norway.

”When education becomes revitalisation: lessons from Gaelic Medium Education in Scotland”
Ingeborg Birnie
Senior lecturer and Professor, the Institute of Education at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland.

”Language revitalization as an angel of history”
Linus Salö
Professor at the Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism, Stockholm University, Sweden.

”Från läromedelskritik till dynamiskt läromedelsbruk”
Jörgen Mattlar
Senior Lecturer and associate Professor at the Department of Education, Uppsala University, Sweden.