A number of members within the network act as TermNet Representatives or TermNet Deposit Libraries, ensuring a world-wide coverage. This conference is now held every three years and is attended by scientists, developers and users in the field of computerized terminography. In addition, the GTW provides an international forum for the promotion of knowledge and technology transfer and offers a platform for research and developement into procedures for specialists communication, and computer support for them. As a part of this work, the GTW has organised a number of international working groups. The IITF provides a forum for theoretical and applied terminology research, teaching and training, thus facilitating the exchange of experience and information, and the creation and implementation of joint research and training projects.
Membership is open to both individuals and institutions.
The IITF promotes and co-ordinates basic research in terminological knowledge engeneering and related disciplines, promotes the study of scientific terminologies and the design of knowledge databases, holds courses and other events, and initiates working parties to perform specific research projects.