Sweden: FTI

SE Sweden: FTI (Föreningen Teknisk Information)

Status: Public, non-profit organisation

Founded: 1964

Headquarters: Stockholm

Membership: 300

Website: www.teknikinformatoren.se

Members: Professionals in technical communication: technical writing, information management, documentation projects, illustrations

Business sectors: A wide range of business sectors: software, telecom, finance, aviation, transportation, heavy industry, pharmaceutical, translation, business consultants etc.

Goals:

  • To spread knowledge among members and to enhance the public awareness of the field of technical communication
  • To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and experience between our members across corporate lines
  • To facilitate for technical communicators in building and maintaining their professional network

Activities:

  • Two member meetings per year (format: informal conference)
  • Certification committee
  • Newsletter
  • On-line discussion forum