Frequently Asked Questions

Choose from 170 sessions in 30 language- and subject-specific tracks and gain new insights from subject matter experts in all areas of translation, interpreting, and localization. New tracks have been added this year, so you’ll find sessions for the whichever specialization or skill you need.

Gain inspiration from our Distinguished Speakers, participate in interactive Advanced Skills and Training Day courses, and earn continuing education credits approved by ATA and various interpreter credentialing organizations.

Last year, an attendee described ATA’s Annual Conferences as “a pit stop, a place where I can refuel, dust off, take a minute to strategize and re-evaluate, and make some tweaks here and there, just so I can go at it again, better and faster.”

We completely agree with this description! By attending ATA66, you’ll take some much-needed time to work on your business, get a birds-eye view of your professional environment, acquire new skills, and feel inspired to make some changes while future-proofing your career.

If you’re looking for agency clients, don’t miss the Job Fair, where company representatives will be eager to meet you! Attend as many networking events as you can to make meaningful connections, discover collaboration opportunities, and gain potential referrals.

Do you feel lost in a sea of new tools or uncertain about the future of your career in the age of artificial intelligence? With a dedicated language technology track, you'll discover how to leverage technology in translation, interpreting, and localization to future-proof your career.

Don’t go it alone! Meet face to face with colleagues who share you professional interests. Reunite with old friends and make new ones at the Welcome Reception: Connect and Celebrate, Keep Connecting and Celebrating with Divisions & Special Interest Groups, and several off-site events. Discuss important issues related to your specializations and services in our Professional Forums and enjoy conversations during coffee breaks and over lunch. You’ll feel re-energized and inspired!

If you’re a language services company looking for new talent, a vendor trying to spread the word about your tools and products, or an organization offering training and other resources, ATA66 offers opportunities to showcase your company or organization and meet your target audience. Become a sponsor or exhibitor, participate in the Job Fair, and attend networking events to connect with attendees.

ATA66 offers so many fun and interactive events, allowing you to easily network with colleagues and potential clients. You can make important connections and find ways to collaborate when you attend Buddies Welcome Newbies, Stronger Together Networking, Brainstorm Networking, themed breakfast tables, and more!

Find tools and resources that will help you improve your skills or do your job more efficiently. Discover new products, services, and opportunities when you visit the Exhibit Hall, or attend the T&I Book and Resource Fair to meet colleagues who double as authors or book translators, host podcasts or blogs, or offer training and other resources.

Attend the Awards Ceremony to celebrate colleagues who have demonstrated extraordinary achievements or service to the translation and interpreting professions. Enjoy the After Hours Café, where you can read an excerpt of your original or translated work and listen to other talented colleagues.

ATA needs your talents! Learn what your Association is doing for members and discover how you can become involved.

Attend committee forums to learn about various activities, initiatives, and resources developed by ATA committees, meet committee members, and potentially offer your help as a volunteer.

Meet ATA Board members at the Welcome Reception and Breakfast with the Board. Meet the candidates for this elections during the Annual Meeting of Voting Members.

Attend the Annual Meeting of All Members to hear updates about ATA activities and share feedback with the Board. If you’re a division officer, committee chair, or leader of an ATA chapter or affiliate, attend the ATA Leadership Summit to discuss common issues and brainstorm ideas.

Attend the ATA Board meeting to learn how ATA governance works and get a front row seat view of what’s happening in the Association.