Registering for this conference constitutes an acceptance of ATA's Attendance and Conduct Policies.
Attendance Policy
Badges
For safety and security reasons, an attendee conference badge is required for admittance to all ATA Conference Sessions and Events, including the Exhibit Hall, Breakfasts, the Welcome Celebration, and AST Day.
- Registration
You may pick up your badge during registration hours. You may attend all ATA Conference Sessions and Events, unless otherwise indicated.
- Welcome Celebration Guest Pass
If you have purchased an ATA Conference registration and wish to have a guest join you at the Welcome Celebration, you may purchase a Welcome Celebration Guest Pass. This pass allows admittance to the Welcome Celebration on Wednesday, October 25th only.
COVID Waiver
You knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19.
Security
You are responsible for safeguarding your valuable items at all times.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registering for this conference constitutes an agreement to ATA's use and distribution of your image or voice in photographs and video/audio recordings.
Photography and Recording Policy
Photography, screenshots, or video/audio recordings (without the express permission of ATA, the speaker, or moderator) are strictly prohibited and will result in expulsion from the conference without refund.
Conduct Policy
The American Translators Association (ATA) is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all participants.
Participants—including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, sponsors, ATA staff, and service providers—are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct. This Code of Conduct applies to all aspects of this Program, including, but not limited to, sessions, events, meetings, and activities.
ATA has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, harassment, or other unacceptable behavior by any Participant throughout this program.
Unacceptable behavior is defined as:
- Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form.
- Verbal abuse, including, but not limited to, the following:
- comments related to gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, national origin;
- inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images;
- threatening or stalking any participant.
- Disruption in any form. All participants must comply with the instructions of moderators and ATA staff.
- Presentations should not contain promotional materials or solicitation for services. ATA reserves the right to remove such content.
ATA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the conference without warning or refund, in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior, and ATA reserves the right to prohibit attendance at any future ATA event.
If you experience or are aware of any incident of unacceptable behavior, please inform the ATA Executive Director at executive-director@atanet.org so that ATA can take appropriate action.
Buddies Welcome Newbies
Pair up with a Buddie to learn the ropes!
Wouldn't it be nice to see a familiar face at your first conference? This mutually rewarding opportunity pairs "Newbies" (first-time attendees) with "Buddies" (seasoned attendees) to get the most from their conference experience.
Job Fair
Agencies want to work with you!
Agency representatives will be recruiting for current and ongoing needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with people who are ready to meet, interview, and hire you!
T&I Book and Resource Fair
Celebrate books and discover resources!
Chat with colleagues who also double as authors and purchase signed copies of their books to add to your bookshelf. You can also discover T&I podcasts, blogs, training, and other resources created and offered by translators and interpreters.
American Translators Association
211 N. Union Street, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: +1-703-683-6100
Fax: +1-703-778-7222
Email: ata@atanet.org
Website: www.atanet.org