ATA WELCOMES YOU TO PALM SPRINGS!

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.

Meet the Candidates! Engage with this year’s candidates before you vote on Thursday.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only
WEDNESDAY 5:30PM – 7:00PM

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, CLICK HERE to sign up now!

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only
WEDNESDAY 4:45PM – 5:30PM

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
SATURDAY 9:00PM – 12:00MIDNIGHT

RECYCLE YOUR RESOURCES!

Donate the dictionaries you no longer need and find ones you can put to good use. One linguist’s trash is another linguist’s treasure. Tables will be available throughout the conference for you to drop off and/or pick up used dictionaries.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only
WEDNESDAY 7:30AM – 7:00PM
THURSDAY 7:30AM – 8:00PM
FRIDAY 7:30AM – 9:00PM

Open to 3-Day and Saturday-Only Conference Attendees
SATURDAY 7:30AM – 5:00PM

WAKE UP YOUR MUSCLES AND MIND!

Ease into your day by stretching, breathing, and moving mindfully. With options for all levels, this can be as easy or as challenging as you want it to be. Bring your (sleepy) self in comfortable clothing to work out the kinks from tension and translation. Bare feet or socks are acceptable. No experience required!

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only
THURSDAY – FRIDAY 6:30AM – 7:15AM
Open to 3-Day and Saturday-Only Conference Attendees
SATURDAY 6:30AM – 7:15AM

STAY ENERGIZED FOR HOURS!

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
THURSDAY – FRIDAY 6:15AM – 7:15AM
Open to 3-Day and Saturday-Only Conference Attendees
SATURDAY 6:15AM – 7:15AM

MEET UP TO TWEET UP!

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
FRIDAY 7:30AM – 8:15AM

AGENCIES ARE HERE TO RECRUIT YOU!

Agency reps will host tables and post their current and ongoing needs at this two-hour recruitment event.

Attention Agency Reps:
CLICK HERE to participate in this event.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only
THURSDAY 6:00PM – 8:00PM
FRIDAY 6:00PM – 8:00PM

FIND SOLUTIONS! MAKE CONNECTIONS!

Supercharge your networking skills in this fast-paced, interactive, and collaborative event. Rotate through small teams to tackle common business-related challenges, while making new friends and creating new partnerships. Don’t forget your business cards!

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only
FRIDAY 7:00PM – 8:00PM

CELEBRATE BOOKS!

Browse among books and chat with their translators and authors. The opportunity to purchase books is also available. If you have written or translated a book and would like to showcase it at this event, CLICK HERE to learn more.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only
FRIDAY 5:30PM – 6:30PM

LET’S 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. CLICK HERE to take part in the discussion now.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only
FRIDAY 8:00PM – 9:00PM

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. The last 30 minutes of this event will be open to non-English readings. If reading, don’t forget to bring your works with you.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only
FRIDAY 9:00PM – 11:00PM

SHARE YOUR ACADEMIC GOALS!

ATA’s Spanish Language Division hosts this opportunity to network with fellow students currently enrolled in a language program. Connect now with #ata60student. Look for the reserved tables at the continental breakfast.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only
THURSDAY 7:30AM – 8:15AM

SHARE ONE LAST GOODBYE!

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
SATURDAY 5:45PM – 7:00PM