Sweden: FTI
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