Linguists Collective Conference & International Mother Language Day IMLD Celebration

Linguists Collective Conference & International Mother Language Day Celebration
Saturday, 21st February 2026

Linguistic Diversity in the UK

The UK is a thriving multicultural, and multilingual society. In this insightful session, Raisa McNab, CEO of the Association of Translation Companies, explores the nation’s linguistic and cultural heritage alongside its current demographics, highlighting linguistic diversity, multi-ethnic communities, and the delivery of multilingual services in today’s society. 

About Raisa

Raisa McNab is the Chief Executive Officer of the UK’s Association of Translation Companies (ATC), the leading voice for businesses in the UK’s language services industry. With a background as a translator and experience as a production, quality, and development manager at a dynamic language service company, Raisa has extensive knowledge and a deep understanding of the translation industry and the challenges it faces in an evolving global landscape. She holds an MA in Translation & Interpreting from her native Finland and in her role, she bridges the gaps between the language services sector, academia, and the public sector to drive collaboration and promote best practices across the field.