FIN-CLARIAH milestone event “Small Languages, Large Models”
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.
Programme
Monday 9.11.2026 | Venue: Athena Building (Siltavuorenpenger 3 A)
13.30-14.00 Welcome Coffee
14.00-16.00 Plenary
Welcome words
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- Mikko Tolonen, University of Helsinki
- Krister Lindén, University of Helsinki
Insight talks:
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- Pirjo Virtanen (University of Helsinki) Research materials dealing with Indigenous nations and CARE principles.
- Jörg Tiedemann (University of Helsinki) Scale and Quality – How can we satisfy the data-hungry LLMs for under-resourced languages?
- Timothee Mickus (University of Helsinki) Hallucination detection beyond English: many wrongs don’t make a right
(16.00-17.00 FIN-CLARIAH Board Meeting)
The event continues at the University of Helsinki Main Building (Fabianinkatu 33):
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 (Details here) | Venue: 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