Brussels, 24/09/2013 (Agence Europe) - In Vilnius on 25 and 26 September, the European Commission is organising a conference on European languages as part of the celebration of European Language Day on 26 September. The conference will examine how to protect the diversity of languages and cultures in Europe, the creation of new digital and technological language resources and new teaching methods, and will provide a showcase for all the languages of Europe. Based on a new scientific approach, the conference participants will discuss the changing role of languages in the EU and how they contribute to economic efficiency, better organisation of work and synergistic multilingualism. The conference will be attended by more than 340 experts from across the member states. (IL/transl.fl)