This FIN-CLARIAH network event Small Languages, Large Models explores current challenges in developing AI for under-resourced languages. During the afternoon, we will have expert talks that focus on how data can be collected for smaller languages and how hallucinations can be detected in language models trained on limited resources. Following the talks and discussion, the event continues with a gathering celebrating the 30-year journey of the Language Bank of Finland.
On Tuesday, the event continues as part of the ASTIN Conference: Language Technologies and AI in the Nordic Countries 2026, where representatives from across the Nordic countries share their insights. Join us for a discussion on the future of language technology and AI beyond the world’s largest languages.
Registration for the FIN-CLARIAH Meeting and the ASTIN Conference is open: Register here
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Please indicate separately which of the events you wish to attend.
After the plenary, we will have a poster session at the University of Helsinki Main Building. Instructions for participation will be available here soon.
Monday 9.11.2026 | University of Helsinki, Athena Building (Siltavuorenpenger 3 A), room 302
13.30-14.00 Welcome Coffee
14.00-16.00 Plenary
(16.00-17.00 FIN-CLARIAH Board Meeting)
The event continues at the University of Helsinki Main Building (Unioninkatu 34), room Christina:
16.30-17.30 Poster session
17.30-19.30 Evening event: Reception to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Language Bank of Finland
Tuesday 10.11.2026 (in more detail here) | Clarion Hotel Helsinki
08.30-09.00 Registration
09:00-12:00 Session 1: Small languages and large models
12.00-13.00 Lunch
13.00-16.00 Session 2: Data, data, data
The FIN-CLARIAH Meeting continues as part of the ASTIN Conference at Clarion Hotel Helsinki.
The FIN-CLARIAH Meeting: Small Languages, Large Models is organized by the University of Helsinki, Department of Digital Humanities.
The ASTIN Conference: Language Technologies and AI in the Nordic Countries 2026 is organized by the University of Helsinki and ASTIN (the Working Group for Language Technology in the Nordic Region). It aims to include all Nordic languages and language communities in the ongoing efforts in language technology in the Nordic countries. The presentations will be held in Scandinavian languages and English.
Contact the organizers for further details:
University of Helsinki
Krister Lindén (krister.linden(at)helsinki.fi)
Wilhelmina Dyster (wilhelmina.dyster(at)helsinki.fi)
Last modified on 2026-09-07
