What is Tech4Asylum?
Tech4Asylum is a biennial EUAA initiative bringing together asylum authorities, EU stakeholders, and technology providers to explore innovative digital solutions supporting asylum workflows.
What is Tech4Asylum?
Tech4Asylum is a biennial EUAA initiative bringing together asylum authorities, EU stakeholders, and technology providers to explore innovative digital solutions supporting asylum workflows.
Tech4Asylum 2026
The first edition focuses on translation and transcription technologies, showcasing practical tools that can improve communication, efficiency, and compliance in asylum procedures.
Translation & Transcription Technologies for Asylum Systems
| Location: | The Westin Dragonara Resort, Dragonara Road St. Julian's, STJ 3143, Malta (Find on Google Maps) |
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| Date: | Wednesday 2 December 2026, 9:00-18:00 |
| Organizer: | EUAA |
Objectives
- Promote responsible use of technology in asylum procedures
- Support operational efficiency in Member States
- Encourage knowledge exchange between public sector and industry
- Foster solutions aligned with EU legal and ethical standards
Context & Challenges
- Increasing demand for multilingual processing
- Limited availability of interpreters
- New obligations under the Pact on Migration and Asylum
- Mandatory audio-recording of interviews
- Need for faster, consistent, and compliant processes
Opportunities
- Modern technologies (including AI-powered solutions) can:
- Improve accuracy and accessibility
- Reduce processing time
- Support multilingual collaboration across Member States
- Strengthen compliance with GDPR and the AI Act
Event Format
On-site event (Malta, 2 December 2026)
Participants can expect:
- Plenary sessions (policy & operational insights)
- Demo rounds (industry presentations)
- Interactive Q&A sessions
- Networking opportunities
Who should apply?
Companies offering:
- Machine translation / interpretation solutions
- Automated transcription / speech-to-text tools
Requirements:
Solutions must:
- Be demonstrable (live or mock-up)
- Include translation and/or transcription functionality
- Be relevant to public sector / multilingual contexts
Important Notes:
- Max. 2 representatives per company
- Participation costs are not covered by EUAA
Deadline: 12 July 2026
Results notification: by 27 July 2026
Why attend?
- Discover cutting-edge solutions
- Learn from peers and EU initiatives
- Explore tools for real operational challenges
- Engage directly with vendors
Who will attend?
- EU+ asylum authorities
- EU institutions and agencies
- International stakeholders
- Technology providers
Tech4Asylum
Malta, 2 December 2026
09:00 – 09:30
Welcome Coffee
09:30 – 10:00
Opening remarks
10:00– 10:30
Voices from the ground: Experiences with translation and transcription tools in asylum
10:30 – 11:15
The EU AI Act: Overview, guidelines and support channels
11:15– 11:45
Coffee Break
11:45– 12:15
Home-made solutions: eTranslation and Speech-to-text
12:15– 12:30
Pitches of the vendors
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:15
Demo Round 1
14:15 – 15:00
Demo Round 2
15:00 – 15:30
Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:00
Demo Round 3
16:00 – 16:30
Demo Round 4
16:30 – 17:00
Closing
17:00 – 18:30
Cocktail Reception