Special Events
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Welcome Reception
Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Let us welcome you to ATA's 52nd Annual Conference!
ATA invites all conference attendees to spend the evening with colleagues and friends. Be our guest for a generous selection of hors d'oeuvres and a hosted bar.
Open to all ATA conference attendees.
This event is sponsored by Kilgray Translation Technologies |
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Division Open House
Wednesday, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meet and mingle with members from all 16 ATA Divisions!
ATA Divisions are professional-interest groups providing specialty- and language-specific information and networking to assist their members in today's competitive marketplace. Don't miss this opportunity to get to know them all.
A variety of desserts and coffee will be available.
Open to all ATA conference attendees.
This event is sponsored by National Language Service Corps |
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Speed Networking Session
Thursday, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Get your 30-second pitch ready, grab your business cards, and GO!
Don't miss this fun, exciting, and effective way to meet more people, make more contacts, and generate more business than you ever thought possible at one event. Speed Networking is a unique opportunity to accelerate your marketing potential in a very different environment from the typical networking meeting.
Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.
Open to all ATA conference attendees.
This event is sponsored by Language Services Associates, Inc. |
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Stretch, Breathe, & Move
Thursday - Saturday, 6:30am - 7:15am
Chase away all the tension from travel and translation!
Wake up gently and connect with energy, flexibility, strength, and agility through an eclectic mix of Qi Gong (Chinese energy work), yoga, and dance. Exercises are easy and fun.
Open to all ATA conference attendees. |
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Medical Division Networking Breakfast
Friday, 7:30am - 8:30am
The Medical Division invites you to start the day by networking over breakfast.
Open to all ATA conference attendees. |
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Business Practices Happy Hour
Friday, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join this new ATA group to discuss issues associated with improving the business practices within the translation and interpreting professions. [ata_business_practices] is a Yahoo!® discussion group with over 300 members.
A cash bar will be available.
Open to all ATA conference attendees. |
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Literary Division After Hours Café
Friday, 9:00pm - 11:00pm
Drink in poetry, prose, and drama at this coffeehouse "open mic" reading!
Read your original or translated excerpt, listen to readings from our multitalented members, or both. If reading, don't forget to bring your works with you.
Coffee and tea will be available.
Open to all ATA conference attendees. |
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Certification Exam
Saturday, 8:30am -11:30am and 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Eligibility and Pre-registration is required.
To learn more about ATA Certification and to obtain the necessary Eligibility Requirements Form and Exam Registration Form, visit www.atanet.org/certification.
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Closing Session & Reception
Saturday, 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Share one last goodbye ... until next year!
Look back on four days of networking, learning, and fun with photos and video clips. Get a preview of what's in store for next year's annual conference in San Diego! The presentation will be followed by a reception.
A cash bar will be available.
Open to all ATA conference attendees.
This event is sponsored by Boston University Center for Professional Education |
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Conference Dance
Saturday, 9:00pm - 12:00am
It's time to celebrate!
Join us for entertainment that promises to get you on your feet. Mingle, laugh, and dance the night away as DJ Funky J spins a mix of Brazilian, salsa, disco, pop, funk, 80s, and global dance music.
A cash bar will be available.
Open to all ATA conference attendees.
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