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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

ATA57 offers an enormous variety of networking events throughout the conference. You’ll find endless opportunities to promote yourself and your services, reunite with friends, get more involved with your association, or just have fun!

  • 3-Day Attendees: You may attend all events listed here, unless “additional registration required” is indicated.
  • Saturday-Only Attendees: You may attend only those events listed under Saturday, November 5, unless “additional registration required” is indicated.


Advanced Skills & Training Day, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Additional registration required

This “conference-before-the-conference” provides specialized networking opportunities!

AST Day offers a selection of three-hour courses, specifically chosen to provide intensive, interactive instruction. Each AST course includes an individual break exclusively for the attendees and speakers of that course. Attendees will enjoy focused and intimate networking.

Additional registration is required. Learn More


Leadership Training, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

Division and Chapter volunteers are invited!

Members of ATA Division Leadership Councils and ATA Chapter/Affiliate Boards are invited to attend this roundtable discussion of ongoing issues and new topics recommended from last year’s training, followed by the annual meetings of both Division Administrators and Chapter Leaders.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Buddies Welcome Newbies: Introduction, 4:45PM - 5:30PM

New to the conference?

Wouldn’t it be nice to see a familiar face when you’re attending the conference for the first time? This mutually rewarding networking opportunity lets “Newbies” (first-time attendees) get paired up with “Buddies” (seasoned attendees) to get the most from their conference experience.

If you wish to participate, we encourage you to sign up now! Learn More

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Welcome Celebration, 5:30PM - 7:00PM

ATA welcomes you to San Francisco!

This is the event that starts it all. Everyone you hope to see and meet will be there. Reunite with friends and colleagues, and mingle with this year’s speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors.

Here’s your chance to get to know ATA’s Divisions! Divisions are professional interest groups providing specialty- and language-specific networking. Connect with fellow Division members, leadership, and newcomers.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only



Zumba, 6:15AM - 7:15AM

Get ready to party yourself into shape!

Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! It’s easy to do, effective, and totally exhilarating.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Stretch, Breathe, & Move, 6:30AM - 7:15AM

Stretch out the kinks from travel, tension, and translation!

Awaken your mind and body with conscious breathing. Feel energy move with Qi gong forms and a touch of dance movement. The mood is calm and relaxed. Exercises are low-impact, done standing or in a chair. Wear whatever allows you freedom of movement. Shoes, socks, or stockings are acceptable. No experience required.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Continental Breakfast, 7:30AM - 8:30AM

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Breakfast with the Board, 7:30AM - 8:30AM

Get to know ATA leadership!

Members of the ATA Board of Directors will be available for informal discussions throughout the conference. Take this opportunity to introduce yourself, ask questions, or convey your ideas. A few tables at the general continental breakfast will be reserved for this event.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Opening Session, 8:30AM - 9:00AM

Start the conference off right!

President David Rumsey and President-Elect Corinne McKay provide an overview of conference highlights, introduce the new events for this year, offer tips about the hotel and city, and discuss general agenda items that all attendees need to know.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Annual Meeting of Voting Members and Election, 9:30AM - 11:00AM

Meet the candidates before casting your vote!

Hear this year’s candidates voice their opinions and then let them hear yours by voting for the Board members of your association. You must be a Voting Member of ATA to vote. If you are not a Voting Member of ATA, learn how to become one! Learn More

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Sessions, 11:15AM - 4:30PM

Choose from over 170 sessions!

ATA57 provides a comprehensive selection of educational opportunities for professional development specific to your needs. You’ll find sessions featuring a variety of languages and specializations, that focus on practical skills and theory, across all levels of experience. You’ll be inspired and challenged to consider new ideas through hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and lecture presentations. Learn More

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Exhibit Hall, 9:00AM - 6:00PM

Bringing it all together to fit your needs!

Get a first-hand look at the new products that you will actually use. Visit schools offering language programs designed for your development. Meet with companies and organizations that are here to recruit your services. Learn More

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Tool Support Stations, 9:00AM - 6:00PM

Tech support is here!

Translation tool support stations will be available throughout the conference to provide hands-on, one-on-one assistance and advice for a variety of tools. Get the answers to your questions in 15-minute sessions with true techs—not sales reps. Learn More

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Division Annual Meetings, 12:30PM - 1:00PM
Dutch Language Division
Educators Division
Government Division
Language Technology Division
Nordic Division

Share your common interests!

ATA Divisions hold their annual meetings to discuss new developments and ideas, while offering a chance to network with colleagues sharing common languages or specialties. Division members, as well as nonmembers, are encouraged to attend.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Division Annual Meetings, 4:45PM - 5:45PM
Interpreters Division
Italian Language Division
Korean Language Division
Literary Division
Portuguese Language Division

Share your common interests!

ATA Divisions hold their annual meetings to discuss new developments and ideas, while offering a chance to network with colleagues sharing common languages or specialties. Division members, as well as nonmembers, are encouraged to attend.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Mentee/Mentor Meeting, 4:45PM - 5:45PM

Current mentees and mentors are welcome!

If you are currently participating in the ATA Mentoring Program, please join the Mentoring Committee to discuss and connect.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Job Fair, 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Agencies are here to recruit you!

Agency reps will host tables and post their current and ongoing needs at this two-hour recruitment event. Click Here to see which agencies will be there and who they are hoping to recruit.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only



Zumba, 6:15AM - 7:15AM

Get ready to party yourself into shape!

Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! It’s easy to do, effective, and totally exhilarating.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Stretch, Breathe, & Move, 6:30AM - 7:15AM

Stretch out the kinks from travel, tension, and translation!

Awaken your mind and body with conscious breathing. Feel energy move with Qi gong forms and a touch of dance movement. The mood is calm and relaxed. Exercises are low-impact, done standing or in a chair. Wear whatever allows you freedom of movement. Shoes, socks, or stockings are acceptable. No experience required.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Continental Breakfast, 7:30AM - 8:30AM

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Breakfast with the Board, 7:30AM - 8:30AM

Get to know ATA leadership!

Members of the ATA Board of Directors will be available for informal discussions throughout the conference. Take this opportunity to introduce yourself, ask questions, or convey your ideas. A few tables at the general continental breakfast will be reserved for this event.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


TweetUP, 7:30AM - 8:30AM

Meet up to tweet up!

If you love to tweet, join your fellow Twitter-lovers to turn this social medium into a social event. A table at the general continental breakfast will be reserved for this meeting.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Annual Meeting of All Members, 8:30AM - 9:30AM

Get involved in your association!

Find out what your association has accomplished and plans for the future. Members of the audience are given an opportunity to ask questions and make comments to board members and committee chairs.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Sessions, 10:00AM - 4:30PM

Choose from over 170 sessions!

ATA57 provides a comprehensive selection of educational opportunities for professional development specific to your needs. You’ll find sessions featuring a variety of languages and specializations, that focus on practical skills and theory, across all levels of experience. You’ll be inspired and challenged to consider new ideas through hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and lecture presentations. Learn More

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Exhibit Hall, 8:30AM - 6:00PM

Bringing it all together to fit your needs!

Get a first-hand look at the new products that you will actually use. Visit schools offering language programs designed for your development. Meet with companies and organizations that are here to recruit your services. Learn More

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Tool Support Stations, 9:00AM - 6:00PM

Tech support is here!

Translation tool support stations will be available throughout the conference to provide hands-on, one-on-one assistance and advice for a variety of tools. Get the answers to your questions in 15-minute sessions with true techs—not sales reps. Learn More

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Division Annual Meetings, 12:30PM - 1:00PM
Arabic Language Division
Chinese Language Division
French Language Division
Science & Technology Division
Translation Company Division

Share your common interests!

ATA Divisions hold their annual meetings to discuss new developments and ideas, while offering a chance to network with colleagues sharing common languages or specialties. Division members, as well as nonmembers, are encouraged to attend.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Division Annual Meetings, 4:45PM - 5:45PM
German Language Division
Japanese Language Division
Medical Division
Slavic Languages Division
Spanish Language Division

Share your common interests!

ATA Divisions hold their annual meetings to discuss new developments and ideas, while offering a chance to network with colleagues sharing common languages or specialties. Division members, as well as nonmembers, are encouraged to attend.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Brainstorm Networking, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Find solutions! Make connections!

Supercharge your networking skill set in this fast-paced, interactive, and collaborative event. Work in small teams to tackle common business-related challenges, while making new friends and creating new partnerships.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


Business Practices Happy Hour, 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Get down to business!

Join your colleagues of the Business Practices Yahoo!® discussion group to learn more about this valuable business-oriented ATA online forum. Take part in the discussion now by Clicking Here.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only


After Hours Café, 9:00PM - 11:00PM

Drink in poetry and prose!

ATA’s Literary Division hosts this coffeehouse “open mic” reading. Read your original or translated excerpt, listen to readings from your multitalented peers, or both. If reading, don’t forget to bring your works with you.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only



Zumba, 6:15AM - 7:15AM

Get ready to party yourself into shape!

Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! It’s easy to do, effective, and totally exhilarating.

Open to 3-Day and Saturday-Only Conference Attendees


Stretch, Breathe, & Move, 6:30AM - 7:15AM

Stretch out the kinks from travel, tension, and translation!

Awaken your mind and body with conscious breathing. Feel energy move with Qi gong forms and a touch of dance movement. The mood is calm and relaxed. Exercises are low-impact, done standing or in a chair. Wear whatever allows you freedom of movement. Shoes, socks, or stockings are acceptable. No experience required.

Open to 3-Day and Saturday-Only Conference Attendees


Continental Breakfast, 7:30AM - 8:30AM

Open to 3-Day and Saturday-Only Conference Attendees


Breakfast with the Board, 7:30AM - 8:30AM

Get to know ATA leadership!

Members of the ATA Board of Directors will be available for informal discussions throughout the conference. Take this opportunity to introduce yourself, ask questions, or convey your ideas. A few tables at the general continental breakfast will be reserved for this event.

Open to 3-Day and Saturday-Only Conference Attendees


Sessions, 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Choose from over 170 sessions!

ATA57 provides a comprehensive selection of educational opportunities for professional development specific to your needs. You’ll find sessions featuring a variety of languages and specializations, that focus on practical skills and theory, across all levels of experience. You’ll be inspired and challenged to consider new ideas through hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and lecture presentations. Learn More

Open to 3-Day and Saturday-Only Conference Attendees


Exhibit Hall, 8:30AM - 2:00PM

Bringing it all together to fit your needs!

Get a first-hand look at the new products that you will actually use. Visit schools offering language programs designed for your development. Meet with companies and organizations that are here to recruit your services. Learn More

Open to 3-Day and Saturday-Only Conference Attendees


Tool Support Stations, 8:30AM - 2:00PM

Tech support is here!

Translation tool support stations will be available throughout the conference to provide hands-on, one-on-one assistance and advice for a variety of tools. Get the answers to your questions in 15-minute sessions with true techs—not sales reps. Learn More

Open to 3-Day and Saturday-Only Conference Attendees


Certification Exam (written), 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Additional registration required

This will be a written exam.

Additional registration is required. To learn more about ATA Certification and to obtain the necessary Eligibility Requirements Form and Exam Registration Form, Click Here.


Buddies Welcome Newbies: Debriefing, 12:30PM - 1:30PM

Wrap up your ATA57 experience!

This event will help participants process all of the information they have taken in during the conference, as well as how to follow up with the new contacts they have made. Participants will also learn about ATA’s Mentoring Program, divisions, listservs, and local chapters and explain their unique networking benefits.

Open to 3-Day and Saturday-Only Conference Attendees


Certification Exam (computerized), 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Additional registration required

This will be a keyboarded exam.

Additional registration is required. To learn more about ATA Certification and to obtain the necessary Eligibility Requirements Form and Exam Registration Form, Click Here.


Board Meeting, 1:00PM - 4:30PM

Observe the proceedings!

See your Board members in action as they discuss and deliberate. Board Meetings are open to the public. You are welcome to attend and observe the proceedings.

Open to 3-Day and Saturday-Only Conference Attendees, as well as to the public.


Keynote and Closing Session, 5:00PM - 6:00PM

Inspiration to last until next year!

Wilhelm Weber, chief interpreter for 13 Olympic Games, will draw on his experience to inspire a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose.

Look back on three days of networking, learning, and fun with photos and videos. Get a preview of what’s in store for ATA58 in Washington DC! Winners of the Stay & Win drawing will be announced.

Open to 3-Day and Saturday-Only Conference Attendees


Closing Reception, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Share one last goodbye … until next year!

Here’s your chance to slow down, unwind, and make time for all those missed connections during the past four days. Raise your glass and share a toast with friends, colleagues, speakers, and more. A cash bar will be available.

Open to 3-Day and Saturday-Only Conference Attendees


Conference Dance Party, 9:00PM - 12:00MIDNIGHT

Put on your dancing shoes!

Join us for entertainment that promises to get you on your feet. Mingle, laugh, and dance the night away as the DJ spins a mix of Brazilian, salsa, disco, pop, funk, and global dance music.

Open to 3-Day and Saturday-Only Conference Attendees


ATTENDANCE POLICY
3-Day Registration
You may attend all events listed here, unless “additional registration required” is indicated.

Saturday Only
You may attend only those events listed under Saturday, November 5, unless “additional registration required” is indicated.

Additional Registration Required
These events are NOT included in any type of conference registration.
Advanced Skills & Training Day
Certification Exam (written)
Certification Exam (computerized)

ATA eConference

ATA will not be recording sessions this year. In recent years, the sales did not cover expenses.

For other “learn-on-the-go” options, please check out the ATA Webinars and past ATA eConferences.