Certification Exam: Online
OnlineYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
ATA62 Early Registration Deadline
Whether attending in person or virtually, you will get everything you need to thrive as a professional translator or interpreter. Register by October 1 for discounted rates.
Beginner Tips and Tricks for Trados Studio
Learn how to maximize the basic functionality of Trados Studio and boost your efficiency! Trados Studio is the most powerful and popular CAT (computer-assisted translation) tool on the market. Learning…
Maximizing Your ATA Directory Profile to Attract Your Ideal Clients
Learn how to stand out to your ideal translation and interpreting clients through your ATA Directory profile! ATA’s Language Services Directory is used by potential clients worldwide to find just…
Getting Started with memoQ
Learn how to get started with memoQ translator pro! Knowing how to use your translation environment tool efficiently will help you boost your productivity and leave more time for the…
ALTA44 Annual Conference: Inflection Points
As a service to members, ATA provides information about non-ATA events that serve the translation and interpreting community. Inclusion in ATA's event calendar does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by…
ATA 62nd Annual Conference
Whether attending in person or virtually, you will get everything you need to thrive as a professional translator or interpreter. Get a glimpse of ATA62!
Certification Exam: In-Person
Minneapolis, MNYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
Board of Directors Meeting
The ATA Board of Directors Meeting will be held in Minneapolis, MN. All ATA members are invited to attend. View the Board meeting agenda Don't know how a Board meeting…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Minneapolis, MNYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
Ethics in Conference Interpreting
Learn how to approach ethical dilemmas during onsite and remote conference interpreting assignments. Both budding and experienced conference interpreters face unique ethical challenges, especially today. Best practices in conference interpreting…
The Power of Social Media: Key Strategies for Marketing Your Interpreting and Translation Services
Learn how to engage your audience and successfully leverage the power of social media as a marketing tool! Social media platforms are more than just spaces where you share your…
Introduction to Mobile App Localization
Learn the ins and outs of mobile app localization! Mobile applications have changed the way we live, work, and communicate. Their growing popularity increases the demand for mobile app localization—a…
ALTA44 Annual Conference: Inflection Points
As a service to members, ATA provides information about non-ATA events that serve the translation and interpreting community. Inclusion in ATA's event calendar does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by…
memoQ for Intermediate and Advanced Users
Master advanced memoQ features to make your translation work easier. Learning how to use your translation environment tool efficiently will help you boost your productivity and leave more time for…
Intermediate Tips and Tricks for Trados Studio
Take your knowledge of Trados Studio to the next level and boost your efficiency. Learning how to use your computer-assisted translation (CAT) tool efficiently can help you save time and…
Working with Termbases in Trados Studio
Master working with termbases in Trados Studio to use terminology consistently over time and across projects! Proper terminology management is an important element in your translation workflow. Are you using…
Maintain Your Professional Language Skills
Learn strategies to continually strengthen your expertise in your working languages. Professional-level language expertise is what translators and interpreters sell. We cannot neglect to tend to the linguistic expertise that…
Accounting and Taxes for Freelance Translators and Interpreters in the US
Get expert advice on organizing your bookkeeping and taxes. Being a freelance translator or interpreter means that you wear many hats to keep your company running, including money matters. Have…
Listening and Communication: Keys to Resolving Conflict
Learn about conflict, its sources, and the strategies for managing it in your translation or interpreting work. We have all been there at one point: a client is unhappy with…
How to Submit a Successful ATA Annual Conference Proposal
How do you develop, write, and submit a presentation proposal for ATA's Annual Conference? In this webinar, ATA President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo and ATA President-Elect Veronika Demichelis reviews the proposal…
Lewis Galantière Award: Open for Submissions
The Lewis Galantière Award is bestowed biennially in even-numbered years for a distinguished book-length literary translation from any language, except German, into English.
Business Entity Planning for Freelance Translators and Interpreters in the US
Get expert advice on setting up your business structure. There are several options for starting your own business in the U.S., and whether you are a beginner or a seasoned…
Virtual Brainstorm Networking
Find solutions! Make connections! Join your colleagues for this fun, fast-paced hour of solving common business challenges in small teams. Attend this virtual event to meet new people, learn new…
Translator and Interpreter Branding Through Storytelling: Optimizing Client Testimonials
Learn how brand storytelling can promote your language services business! Brand storytelling is all around us. We're inundated with words, images, ideas, facts, opinions, and different types of information that…
Working with Terminology in memoQ
Learn how to build and manage powerful termbases in memoQ! Terminology is one of the core resources of a translator. Its accuracy and consistency are important elements of quality in…
Board of Directors Meeting
The ATA Board of Directors Meeting will be held. All ATA members are invited to attend. View the Board meeting agenda Don't know how a Board meeting works? Listen to…
How to Prepare Top-Notch Translation Project Quotes
Learn how to create quotes that will help ensure project success and protect both you and your client! A properly prepared quote is a valuable tool. It establishes a translator…
Vicarious Trauma and Language Professionals
Learn how to prevent and mitigate the effects of the vicarious trauma you experience during your everyday work. Language professionals working in healthcare, in court, in jail, with refugees, with…
Keep Your Spanish Sharp! Part I
Get a refresher on Spanish grammar to improve your writing skills! Even seasoned translators need a refresher on Spanish grammar. Most of us learn it at an early age and…
Call for Speakers Deadline
By contributing to the advancement of your profession, you will build your reputation and résumé, widen your networking circle, and position yourself as a key player to help shape the…
Call for Nominations Deadline
The elected Board of Directors is responsible for guiding the development of ATA. By submitting a nomination, ATA members help shape the future of their association and their profession. Find…
From Written to Spoken: How to Break into Interpreting
Learn how a translator can become an interpreter! While it's not for everyone, interpreting is often a welcome addition to a language career. Many successful interpreters started as translators. So…
Emoji and Emoticons and Stickers, Oh My! What’s an Interpreter to Do?
Learn how to convey the meaning of graphicons during high-stakes medical and legal interpreting assignments! There are 3.2 billion people who have regular internet access in the world, and studies…
What Do Project Managers Do?
Gain insight into a project manager's skill set to discover how it can benefit your own business! With the technological advances in translation and the impact of the pandemic on…
ATA TEKTalks: Is Wordfast the Right Tool for You?
Learn the pros and cons of the top language localization tools to discover which one best fits your needs and goals! Wordfast is one of the best known platform-independent translation…
Understanding and Leveraging Cultural Differences in Your Personal Brand
Learn how to reflect your cultural expertise in your branding for a more successful business! Is it possible to retain your brand identity and authenticity while tailoring your marketing to…
MICATA Virtual Conference
Serving translators and interpreters at the regional level, ATA chapters and affiliates provide educational sessions and workshops, publicize the availability of local translators and interpreters, and increase the local community’s…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Overland Park, Kansas Overland Park, KS, United StatesYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
How to Successfully Tackle Translation Tests
Learn how to ace a translation test on your way to getting the job! Translation tests are the way most companies assess a translator's work before making a decision to…
Board of Directors Meeting
The ATA Board of Directors Meeting will be held. All ATA members are invited to attend. View the Board meeting agenda. Don't know how a Board meeting works? Listen to…
Tailoring memoQ to Your Needs: Options, Appearance, Rules, Settings, and More
Learn memoQ customization tips that you can implement in your translation practice right away to improve your efficiency and productivity! Whether you are a translator, in-house linguist, or student, knowing…
Virtual Brainstorm Networking
Find solutions! Make connections! Join your colleagues for this fun, fast-paced hour of solving common business challenges in small teams. Attend this virtual event to meet new people, learn new…
Keep Your Spanish Sharp! Part I
Get a refresher on Spanish grammar to improve your writing skills! Even seasoned translators need a refresher on Spanish grammar. Most of us learn it at an early age and…
Keep Your Spanish Sharp! Part II
Get a refresher on Spanish grammar to improve your writing skills! Even seasoned translators need a refresher on Spanish grammar. Most of us learn it at an early age and…
Exploring Genealogical Translation: A Roundtable Discussion
Learn about the tremendous growth of this field and what skills are needed to succeed as a genealogical translator! Too often genealogical translation is treated as an “add-on” to another…
The Ins and Outs of the ATA Certification Exam
The ATA certification exam is rigorous and demanding. So, what can you do to prepare and—more importantly—pass the test? ATA certification attests to a high level of professional competence in…
Advocacy, Impact, and Innovation Awards: Open for Submissions
ATA presents annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft. Learn more about these awards and how…
Working Without Pain
Learn strategies and movements that will help you break the vicious cycle of work, tension, and pain! Have you ever noticed that your posture gets worse the longer you work?…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Albuquerque, NM Alburquerque, NM, United StatesYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Lisbon, Portugal LisbonYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
Query Sheet Management for Project Managers and Translators
Learn how to communicate efficiently as a team with query sheet management! A successful translation project often begins with good communication between the client, project manager, and translators. One method…
10th Annual CTA Conference
Serving translators and interpreters at the regional level, ATA chapters and affiliates provide educational sessions and workshops, publicize the availability of local translators and interpreters, and increase the local community’s…
ATA TEKTalks: Is Smartcat the Right Tool for You?
Learn the pros and cons of the top language localization tools to discover which one best fits your needs and goals! Smartcat is a powerful, intuitive, scalable, and cloud-based translation…
Become a Voice Talent
Increase your competitive advantage by adding voice recording services! As the language industry landscape continues to evolve, diversification is becoming even more relevant to a successful business. One excellent opportunity…
Successful Advocacy for Translators and Interpreters
Learn how to make yourself heard and advocate for policies that support your profession! In today’s political and legislative landscape, it is crucial for translators and interpreters to make themselves…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Washington, DC Washington, DC, United StatesYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
Ethically Speaking … Translation Technologies, Ethics, and Translator Education
Learn about translation technologies and how they fit within the wider spectrum of cultural, social, political, and professional concerns. When translation technologies first became widespread, the focus was on learning…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Kent, Ohio , United StatesYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
How to Plan for an Extended Leave from Your Freelance Translation Business
Learn how to ensure the sustainability of your business when you need to take an extended leave. Whether it's to assist in the care of a family member, recover from…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Oakland, California Oakland, CAYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
The Well-Rounded Subtitler: Conventions Meet Technology
Learn how to produce high-quality subtitles consistently and efficiently with the latest tools and technology. To work successfully in the ever-growing subtitling market, translators must have both a solid understanding…
Strategic Interpreting: Negotiation and Collaboration in the Health Care Encounter
Learn how to enhance communication and improve patient outcomes while increasing your value as an interpreter in health care settings. Interpreters who adopt an interpreter practitioner model versus the “black…
Terminology Management 101 for Translators and Project Managers
Improve your efficiency and the quality of your translation by learning the basics of effective terminology management. Are you underestimating the need for terminology management in your translation business? Don’t…
ATA Member Orientation
Start your membership off on the right foot by learning how to take advantage of all the benefits ATA has to offer!
ATA TEKTalks: Is Smartling the Right Tool for You?
Learn the pros and cons of the top language localization tools to discover which one best fits your needs and goals! Smartling is a cloud-based translation management system with streamlined…
Virtual Brainstorm Networking
Find solutions and make connections during this networking event for translators and interpreters. Join your colleagues for this fun, fast-paced hour of solving common business challenges in small teams. Attend…
School Outreach Contest Deadline
Share your passion with the next generation and you could win a free registration to the ATA Annual Conference. ATA's School Outreach Program encourages professional translators and interpreters to visit…
Memory Skills Development for Translators and Interpreters
Master your memory skills to supercharge your translation and interpreting business and professional development! Attend this fun and interactive webinar to discover how to retain more of what you learn,…
An Intro to Logo Design for Independent Translators and Interpreters
Make a great first impression with a logo design that communicates your value and works to build your referral network! We’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t judge a book by…
Board of Directors Meeting
The ATA Board of Directors Meeting will be held in Chicago, Illinois. All ATA members are invited to attend. View the Board meeting agenda. Don't know how a Board meeting…
Localization of Medical and Pharmaceutical Patent Translation
When the smallest error in medical and pharmaceutical translation can mean the difference between invalidation or a successful defense, localization is critical. Every little thing matters. Join this ATA webinar…
Top 20 Most Difficult Medical Terms to Translate
Save time and gain newfound confidence in your medical translation when you master the top 20 terms that cause you the most doubt! This webinar will be presented in Spanish.…
International Search Engine Optimization for Translators, Part I
Take advantage of this growing demand. Learn all about SEO so you can translate and localize websites to target international markets. Search engine optimization, or SEO, is the new advertising.…
Business Technology for Interpreters
Find out how digital glossaries, automatic captioning, and software for scheduling and accounting can help you run your interpreting business. We need all the help we can get when it…
International Search Engine Optimization for Translators, Part II
Take advantage of this growing demand. Learn all about SEO so you can translate and localize websites to target international markets. Search engine optimization, or SEO, is the new advertising.…
International Search Engine Optimization for Translators, Part III
Take advantage of this growing demand. Learn all about SEO so you can translate and localize websites to target international markets. Search engine optimization, or SEO, is the new advertising.…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Charlotte, NC Charlotte, ND, United StatesYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Washington, DC Washington, DC, United StatesYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
When the Invisible Becomes Visible: Inclusive Uses of Language in T&I
Explore the impact translators and interpreters can make by calling out diversity through language choices. This webinar will be presented in Spanish. What role do translators and interpreters play in…
Become a Voice Talent
Increase your competitive advantage by adding voice recording services! As the language industry landscape continues to evolve, diversification is becoming even more relevant to a successful business. One excellent opportunity…
Oncology for Medical Interpreters and Translators
Expand your understanding of cancer to prepare for the challenges of translating and interpreting in oncology care. Communication in caring for cancer patients is often complicated. Diagnosis and treatment frequently…
How to Get Paid: Ensuring That Your Freelance Clients Pay You for Your Work
Learn how to get paid on time and hassle free in your translation and interpreting business. You're in business as a freelancer to make money, but it's up to you…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Salt Lake City UTYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Guadalajara, Mexico Guadalajara, Jalisco, MexicoYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
Preparing for ATA63: How to Guarantee a Return on Networking
Learn the fundamentals of in-person networking and gain the skills you need to build professional relationships. As a freelancer, the success of your business depends on people remembering you when…
Mobile App Localization for Translators and Linguists
Expand your services, grow your business, and increase your income by tapping into the rising demand for mobile app localization. The world cannot be imagined without mobile apps. The popularity…
Getting Out of a Business Slump
Learn how to power through when your T&I business is slow. Feast and famine cycles are unfortunately a reality of running a small freelance business. Dry spells can bring unwelcome…
Russian Legal Translation
Learn the fundamental differences between contract law in Russia and the U.S. and how they affect the content of contracts in Russian. In this two-hour webinar, we’ll take a look…
2022 ATI Annual Conference: Diversity through Language Access
As a service to members, ATA provides information about non-ATA events that serve the translation and interpreting community. Inclusion in ATA's event calendar does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by…
Make Your Website Do the Work: Content Creation That Influences
Learn how to use concepts and techniques on your website that encourage clients to take action! Everyone has advice on how to build your small business or freelance website, but…
ATA Member Orientation
Start your membership off on the right foot by learning how to take advantage of all the benefits ATA has to offer!
ATA TEKTalks: Is Trados Studio the Right Tool for You?
Learn the pros and cons of the top language localization tools to discover which one best fits your needs and goals! Trados Studio is a translation memory software program designed…
ATA 63rd Annual Conference
When we connect... We explore our shared experience to gain a broader perspective and overcome challenges. We encourage and inspire each other to reach farther than we ever could alone.…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Los Angeles, California Los Angeles, CA, United StatesYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
Board of Directors Meeting
The ATA Board of Directors Meeting will be held in Los Angeles, California. All ATA members are invited to attend. View the Agenda. Don't know how a Board meeting works?…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Los Angeles, California Los Angeles, CA, United StatesYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
Netflix and Learn: Unconventional Resources for Learning Medical Terminology
Leave rote memorization behind! Explore how to make learning medicine and terminology fun and memorable with these entertaining resources. From webinars to self-paced online courses to medical textbooks, there are…
Psychoeducational and Speech Evaluations: What Interpreters Need to Know
Learn how to better collaborate with school districts when providing interpreting services in special education settings. Interpreters collaborating with educators must take the steps necessary to prepare for the complex…
Productivity Hacks for Freelancers
Discover practical approaches for increasing the productivity—and profitability—of your freelance translation and interpreting business. The success of a small business depends on setting the right pace for long-term growth, which…
How to Use Technology to Prepare for Interpreting Assignments
Discover the apps and tools that will turbocharge your preparation for interpreting assignments. Are you sometimes thrown into a meeting at the last moment without much time to prepare? Do…
Manage Your Translation Business Wisely with a 90-Day Plan
Learn how to take your translation and interpreting business to the next level with clear goals and a 90-day plan for effective management! Being a translator is harder than it…
Translating Intellectual Property-Related Legal Documents: Petitions, Grants, and Litigation
Build a solid foundation for understanding intellectual property (IP) law and some of the key terminology used in the field. Globalization, the internet, and digital data have all contributed to…
ATA Member Orientation
Start your membership off on the right foot by learning how to take advantage of all the benefits ATA has to offer!
Setting and Raising Your Rates as a Freelancer
How do you set or raise rates for your translation and interpreting services? Hint: It’s not about what someone else charges! Knowing how much you need to earn in order…
Mentoring Program: Open for Applications
Get the Support You Need! ATA’s Mentoring Program offers matching services to members at different stages in their career. Mentees and mentors benefit from this mutually rewarding program. Mentee applications…
Using TransTools and TransTools+ to Improve Your Translation Process
Learn how to use TransTools and TransTools+ to overcome CAT tool limitations while working in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents. In the age of computer-aided translation (CAT) tools, a common…
Reviewing Your Own Performance
Want to measure your translation or interpreting business performance? This webinar helps you turn your project data into business analytics. When you work alone, it can be hard to measure…
ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up
Come get a refresh about all the benefits of your ATA membership! ATA is continuously working to add more benefits for our members. In fact, there are so many, even…
Virtual Brainstorm Networking
Find solutions and make connections during this networking event for translators and interpreters. Join your colleagues for this fun, fast-paced hour of solving common business challenges in small teams. Attend…
Board of Directors Meeting
The ATA Board of Directors meets four times a year to establish policy, develop goals and objectives, and oversee ATA's finances. Get to know ATA’s Board of Directors. This Board of…
ATA Committee Open House
ATA's committees work to address the issues that affect its members. Learn how you can get involved, get connected, and give back. ATA's committees work hard to provide a variety…
Financial Terminology in Context
Build your skill set for translating business and economic content through hands-on exercises that examine how meanings change in context. This webinar will be presented in Spanish. Does business always…
Trados Studio 101: A Hands-On Workshop, Part I
Make the most of Trados Studio by attending this six-hour hands-on workshop. Whether you are just getting started with this popular CAT tool or are an existing user who wants…
Finding Your First Translation and Interpreting Clients
You know you can do this job, but how do you get experience when no one wants to hire you without it. Finding your first translation or interpreting clients is…
Trados Studio 101: A Hands-On Workshop, Part 2
Make the most of Trados Studio by attending this six-hour hands-on workshop. Whether you are just getting started with this popular CAT tool or are an existing user who wants…
ATA TEKTalks: Is Phrase the Right Tool for You?
Learn the pros and cons of the top language localization tools to discover which one best fits your needs and goals! Phrase TMS (formerly Memsource) is a complete localization solution…
Mastermind Program: Application Deadline
Don't go it alone! Translators and interpreters often go into business understanding that finding and retaining clients will be hard work. What many fail to see, however, is the difficulty…
Successful Advocacy for Translators and Interpreters: The Sequel
Sharpen your skills and learn how to make yourself heard to advocate for the policies that affect you and your profession. Improve your advocacy! As we look towards advocacy in…
An English-Spanish Medical Translation Masterclass with Pablo Mugüerza, Part I
Learn how to recognize errors in English>Spanish machine translations of medical documents and improve them with a human perspective. This webinar will be presented in Spanish. English sentences from the…
An English-Spanish Medical Translation Masterclass with Pablo Mugüerza, Part II
Learn how to recognize errors in English>Spanish machine translations of medical documents and improve them with a human perspective. This webinar will be presented in Spanish. English sentences from the…
Discover Your Ideal Client (and Make Your Ideal Client Discover You)
What if you could have your ideal translation or interpreting clients find you instead of your having to find them? As a language professional, you may often struggle with marketing.…
Florida Translators and Interpreters in Healthcare Training Seminar
Serving translators and interpreters at the regional level, ATA chapters and affiliates provide educational sessions and workshops, publicize the availability of local translators and interpreters, and increase the local community’s…
Pricing for a Profit Playbook
Get a step-by-step pricing and negotiation strategy to show you how to generate leads, sales, and hard cash in the bank. Are you uncertain about how much to charge for…
Plain English in Legal Translation—The Why and How
Discover how to meet the legal requirements for plain English in your translation of complex legal documents. Accurate translation of legal documents does not need to be cumbersome, and in…
Call for Nominations Deadline
The elected Board of Directors is responsible for guiding the development of ATA. By submitting a nomination, ATA members help shape the future of their association and their profession. Find…
Mentoring Program: Application Deadline
Get the Support You Need! ATA’s Mentoring Program offers matching services to members at different stages in their career. Mentees and mentors benefit from this mutually rewarding program. Mentee applications…
CATI’s 35th Annual Conference
Serving translators and interpreters at the regional level, ATA chapters and affiliates provide educational sessions and workshops, publicize the availability of local translators and interpreters, and increase the local community’s…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Charleston, SC Charleston, SC, United StatesYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
Professional Liability Insurance for Translators and Interpreters
Join this webinar to learn about the benefits of having a professional liability insurance policy to protect yourself and your business from potential claims! Are you a professional translator or…
Interpreting Practice Techniques
Explore interpreting strategies, gain insight into handling difficult interpreting situations, and learn practical techniques to improve your interpreting skills! Have you ever struggled to keep up with fast speakers or…
MICATA Annual Conference
Serving translators and interpreters at the regional level, ATA chapters and affiliates provide educational sessions and workshops, publicize the availability of local translators and interpreters, and increase the local community’s…
Perks and Pitfalls of LinkedIn for Language Professionals
Feeling left out on LinkedIn? Learn how to use this social media powerhouse to market yourself to colleagues and clients. LinkedIn is an oft-neglected, high-potential tool for language professionals to…
ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up
Come get a refresh about all the benefits of your ATA membership! ATA is continuously working to add more benefits for our members. In fact, there are so many, even…
ATA TEKTalks: Is memoQ the Right Tool for You?
Learn the pros and cons of the top language localization tools to discover which one best fits your needs and goals! memoQ is a popular tool that offers flexible translation…
Terminology is Not What it Used to Be
Understand terminology as it is understood by a machine translation tool in order to use this tool to its full potential. Terminology is no longer what it used to be!…
Board of Directors Meeting
The ATA Board of Directors meets four times a year to establish policy, develop goals and objectives, and oversee ATA's finances. Get to know ATA’s Board of Directors. This Board of…
Ethics in Remote Simultaneous Interpreting
Learn about the emerging ethical dilemmas in RSI, how to avoid the pitfalls involved, and how to capitalize on new career opportunities! The rise of Remote Simultaneous Interpreting (RSI) and…
Translating & Interpreting the Future: Empowering Professionals to Innovate and Thrive
OnlineThis ATA 2023 virtual conference features presentations from four industry- and thought-leading presenters who will share their experience, knowledge, and insight into the present landscape and future horizons for translation…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Kent, Ohio , United StatesYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
NY Circle of Translators Event
Serving translators and interpreters at the regional level, ATA chapters and affiliates provide educational sessions and workshops, publicize the availability of local translators and interpreters, and increase the local community’s…
Questions Before Accepting an Interpreting Project
Ensure smooth communication with the client before the event and let them help you sound your best for your audience! Well begun is half done, as the saying goes. And…
Whisper Interpreting: Skills, Strategies, and Pitfalls
Conquer the skillset required for chuchotage to take your whispering and tour guide interpreting abilities to the next level! Mastering whisper and tour guide ('bidule') interpreting, in the absence of…
Amplify: Sales and Project Management Forum
As a service to members, ATA provides information about non-ATA events that serve the translation and interpreting community. Inclusion in ATA's event calendar does not imply affiliation with or endorsement…
Machine Translation Post-Editing
What does machine translation post-editing involve? Come and learn what skills you need to develop to make MTPE work for you. During this workshop, we'll delve into important definitions such…
Subtitling 101 – The Art and Science of Good Subtitles
Join us for a 2.5-hour seminar exploring the art and science of subtitling. Discover the secrets behind creating effective subtitles that cater to the demands of streaming services and accessibility.…
LTD Digital Social (ChatLTD) on MTPE and Generative AI
This event is a follow-up to our recent virtual conference and Carola Berger's upcoming MTPE workshop. Get an exclusive preview of Daniel Sebesta's upcoming webinar on ChatGPT use cases! Plus,…
Nordic Division Summer Social
This is an informal meetup where we'll be chatting about and recommending our favorite summer reads; bring your drink of choice and meet your Nordic Division friends and colleagues. Let’s…
Taking Control of Your Business
Learn the basic metrics that you, as a freelance translator, should be monitoring in your business on (at least) a weekly basis. If you don't measure, you can't manage. As…
Portuguese Language Division Virtual Networking Meetup
This will be an informal meetup to learn about the PLD activities, make new connections and to share ideas and experiences. This free event is for Division members only and…
SPD Webinar: Cosnautas as a Valuable Tool Throughout the Translation Process of Medical and Non-Medical Texts
Presented in Spanish Do you have a strategic approach to your translation assignments? Join Aris Montesinos in this webinar as he provides you with the theoretical background and some practical…
MED Talk
Tube feeding is an intervention used in almost every area of medicine: neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics, surgery, behavioral health, and many more. Join us to hear vocabulary and master concepts…
Health Care Equity and Language Access in Indigenous Populations
Join this webinar to explore the particularities of working with the most widely spoken Indigenous Central American languages in the Bay Area. We'll also discuss the current realities speakers of…
CLD Cafe: Translation Slam (English-to-Chinese)
Our inaugural CLD Translation Slam celebrates the art of translation by showcasing two brilliant translators going head-to-head, as they compete to translate a challenging English text (https://bit.ly/40EsP7q) into Chinese and…
German Language Division Co-working Session
Please join fellow GLD members for a Zoom co-working session dedicated to working on YOUR business. Share your objective for the session with the other participants, work on your project…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Washington, DC Washington, DC, United StatesYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
Can Translators be Augmented by Technology? On Translation Technology, AI, and the Augmentation Paradigm
This presentation overviews recent technological advances in order to identify whether human translators in the language industry are truly technologically “augmented” and remain fully in control. The presentation will discuss…
Integrate ChatGPT in Your Workflow to Boost Productivity
Learn about efficient prompt engineering to discover how ChatGPT can revolutionize your language services business and help you stay ahead of the game. Generative AI has captivated the world in…
911 Telecommunication Interpreting, Part 1
Serving translators and interpreters at the regional level, ATA chapters and affiliates provide educational sessions and workshops, publicize the availability of local translators and interpreters, and increase the local community’s…
911 Telecommunication Interpreting, Part 2
Serving translators and interpreters at the regional level, ATA chapters and affiliates provide educational sessions and workshops, publicize the availability of local translators and interpreters, and increase the local community’s…
ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up
Come get a refresher on all the benefits of your ATA membership! ATA is continuously working to add more benefits for our members. In fact, there are so many, even…
Preparation for the Spanish>English Certification Exam
Are you looking to elevate your career and stand out in the competitive translation market? Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to boost your career! Join our workshop and…
July 18th – Join the Medical Division for its Second 2023 Networking Event
This will be a relaxed/informal meet-up to interact with your colleagues, make new connections, and catch up with old ones. Optionally, you can discuss any translation-related topics and questions with…
Professional Partnerships for Interpreters
Discover how forging professional partnerships can advance your interpreting business. Interpreters are communicators. However, we could find ourselves limiting our communication with our clients and colleagues. In this webinar, we…
School Outreach Contest Deadline
Share your passion with the next generation and you could win a free registration to the ATA Annual Conference. ATA's School Outreach Program encourages professional translators and interpreters to visit…
Certification Exam: In-Person
San Diego, CAYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
After Translation, Before Delivery: Editing and Proofreading for Translators
Would you like to improve your proofreading skills? Get ready to gain valuable insights and practical tips that can be implemented immediately. Unlock the power of editing and proofreading and…
Essential Steps for Starting and Staying in the Translation Business
Discover the most useful tips and tricks to help you get through your first year as a freelance translator and beyond. Being a translator is a long-distance race, and getting…
Mindful Wellness for Translators and Interpreters
Emotional exhaustion, compassion fatigue, stress, vicarious trauma alter our abilities and livelihood. Both translators and interpreters experience challenges in their professional encounters. In this interactive presentation we will discuss "the…
Board of Directors Meeting
The Westin Seattle 1900 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United StatesThe ATA Board of Directors meets four times a year to establish policy, develop goals and objectives, and oversee ATA's finances. Get to know ATA’s Board of Directors. The location of…
Editing and Revision Strategies for Translators, Part II
ATISDA and the SPD invite you to an not-to-be missed Webinar with Dr. María Marta García Negroni. Part II of the webinar will focus on topics related to the different…
Church Interpreting: The Who, What, How, and Why
Attend this webinar to learn about the growing field of church interpreting. You’ll leave with a better understanding of the opportunities and skill requirements and whether it’s a specialty you…
MED Talk: Remote Interpreting. Part 1: Introduction, Tips to Success
Yasha Saebi, ATA’s Medical Division Administrator, is an experienced certified medical interpreter with more than 10 years of experience in remote interpreting. In this series of talks, she will share…
ATA TEKTalks: Is LSP.expert the Right Tool for You?
Learn the pros and cons of the top language localization tools to discover which one best fits your needs and goals! LSP.expert is a tool for translators, small language services…
German Language Division Virtual Social Event
The topic of this get-together is “Books & Other Readings That Inspire You and Me". Let’s kick off this Social get-together to share all the books or other readings that…
German Language Division Co-working Session
Set aside some time to meet with GLD colleagues and work on an aspect of your business. We will meet briefly to share our goals for the session, work individually…
ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up
Come get a refresher on all the benefits of your ATA membership! ATA is continuously working to add more benefits for our members. In fact, there are so many, even…
The Ins and Outs of Machine Translation in Trados Studio
Ready to make machine translation work for you in Trados Studio? Machine translation (MT) has been around for several years and computer-assisted translation tools like Trados Studio have evolved and…
LGBTQIA+ Terminology and the Law for Translators and Interpreters
Expand your linguistic and cultural proficiency in the ever-evolving landscape of LGBTQIA+ legal and health care matters. Whether it's in a court of law or a child custody, divorce, child…
Wrapping Up an Interpreting Project
Learn how taking a few steps after an interpreting job can help you prepare for your next interpreting job. After you’re done with an interpreting job, do you just invoice…
2023 DVTA East Coast Interpreter and Translators Summit
Serving translators and interpreters at the regional level, ATA chapters and affiliates provide educational sessions and workshops, publicize the availability of local translators and interpreters, and increase the local community’s…
Translators in the Spotlight: How to Give a Successful Reading, Part 1
As translators, we spend a lot of time seated comfortably in front of our computers, surrounded by the books we love, far from the spotlight. So what happens when we…
Exploring Cultural Concepts of Distress in Mental Health Interpreting
Attend this webinar to explore the intricate realm of mental health interpreting and its connection to cultural concepts of distress. Cultural concepts of distress encompass diverse ways in which various…
Translators in the Spotlight: How to Give a Successful Reading, Part 2
As translators, we spend a lot of time seated comfortably in front of our computers, surrounded by the books we love, far from the spotlight. So what happens when we…
ATA Spanish Language Division (ATA SPD) and Asociación Argentina de Traductores e Intérpretes (AATI): How can they support you in your professional career?
If you are studying or working in translation and interpreting and looking for guidance on professional associations, join our information and networking session! The ATA SPD and AATI have initiatives…
ALC 21st Annual Summit
As a service to members, ATA provides information about non-ATA events that serve the translation and interpreting community. Inclusion in ATA's event calendar does not imply affiliation with or endorsement…
Make the Most of ATA64 in Miami! Brainstorm Networking: Conference Veteran Edition
Calling all experienced conference-goers! If you've previously attended an ATA Annual Conference and plan on joining your colleagues for ATA64 in Miami, this fast-paced networking/brainstorming event is for you. Meet other…
Arabic Syntactic Error Analysis
Discover essential techniques for crafting impeccable Arabic writing! Syntactic errors in translated Arabic texts can distort meaning. This problem is particularly vexing in Modern Standard Arabic and is a major…
ChatLTD Digital Social
Join ATA's Language Technology Division for another informal online happy hour to discuss the latest in MT and AI as it affects translators and interpreters. A Zoom link to join…
20th Annual MATI Conference
Serving translators and interpreters at the regional level, ATA chapters and affiliates provide educational sessions and workshops, publicize the availability of local translators and interpreters, and increase the local community’s…
Celebrate International Translation Day with NOTIS
In honor of International Translation Day, NOTIS will be holding a one-day, in-person conference. This lively event will bring together local translation & interpretation professionals for a fun day of…
ITD2023: Celebrate International Translation Day with the SPD and COTICH (Colegio de Traductores e Intérpretes de Chile).
The SPD will celebrate ITD with COTICH (Colegio de Traductores e Intérpretes de Chile). Everyone is invited to join us! We have a remarkable event planned that will be accessible…
ATA64: How to Prepare and Pre-Conference Virtual Networking
Learn how to make the most of your conference experience by knowing what's in store at this year's ATA Annual Conference. ATA64 is around the corner! In this two-part webinar,…
Zoom Host Insights for Interpreters: RSI Success Tips
Elevate your RSI skills and empower your clients by gaining essential insights to confidently navigate RSI events on the Zoom platform! Remote simultaneous interpreting (RSI) clients are increasingly asking interpreters…
Know Your Worth: Client Relationships
What if you could work for your fees and your conditions? As language professionals, we often struggle with client relationships. Clients and potential clients constantly ask us to work for…
ATA TEKTalks: Is Bureau Works the Right Tool for You?
Feeling LOC’d out? ATA TEKTalks is here to help! Learn the pros and cons of the top language localization tools to discover which one best fits your needs and goals!…
German Language Division Co-working Session
Take an hour to meet with GLD colleagues as we work on our businesses. Tune in, share your goal for the session, work for an hour, meet up and let…
ATA 64th Annual Conference
Hyatt Regency Miami 400 South East Second Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesGet a Glimpse of ATA64! Experience the event made for you! Attend educational sessions, job recruitment events, and networking opportunities, all designed specifically for professional translators and interpreters. No matter…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Miami, FLYou must be a member of ATA to register for an exam. Join ATA today. All exam sittings have a maximum capacity and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served…
Nordic Division: Drinks at Better Days Bar
On Wednesday October 25, ND members will meet for drinks at Better Days, which is located in Brickell just minutes from our conference hotel. This casual bar serves a complete menu…
Translation Company Division Annual Social Event
Thursday, October 26, 2023, noon-1:30 p.m. Join your TCD colleagues and friends for a fun and delicious lunch social and networking time at Crazy About You, one of Brickell’s…
Japanese Language Division Dinner
Japanese Language Division Dinner Where: (To Be Determined) When: Thursday, October 26, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. What kind of event: JLD Annual Dinner What to charge: TBD JLD is setting…
Portuguese Language Division Happy Hour
The Portuguese Language Division will hold a Happy Hour at: The Riverview Bar & Grill (located conveniently inside the conference hotel) Thursday, October 26, 2023 From 6:30 pm. This…
ATA64 MD and S&TD Annual Dinner
Please join us at Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita, located in the heart of Brickell’s Financial District and just a short walk from the conference hotel. Situated in…
Language Technology Division Dinner during ATA’s 64th Annual Conference
LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGY DIVISION DINNER DURING ATA'S 64TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE – LET’S DO IT GREEK STYLE! _____________________________________Please join us for an informal networking dinner during the ATA64 conference in Miami! This…
SLD’s Annual Dinner 2023
The SLD plans to continue its tradition of holding an annual dinner at ATA64 in Miami. We hope you can come join us for a Brazilian buffet! The venue for…
Chinese Language Division Dinner
The Chinese Language Division will host its divisional dinner on Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 7:30pm. The venue is Buffet at POC Coral Gables, located at 121 Ponce de Leon…
GLD Networking Event During ATA64
Join us for the GLD Networking Dinner on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 7:30-10:00 pm at Crazy About You in Miami! Crazy About You (https://www.crazyaboutyourestaurant.com/) is located on the waterfront,…
Nordic Division Lunch Meetup at the Hotel
On Friday October 27, instead of meeting in the evening for an annual dinner this year, we are pleased to invite attendees to join us for a casual “grab-and-go” lunch…
ATA64 Law Division Lunch
Friday, October 27, 2023, from 12:30pm-1:45pm Please join us at the ATA64 Law Division Lunch and enjoy a break in your conference day for networking, meeting new friends and…
Interpreters Division Happy Hour
Interpreters Division Happy Hour Please join us on Friday, October 27, 2023 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at The bar is located at the Conference Hotel,…
FLD Happy Hour
The French Language Division will hold a Happy Hour at: The Riverview Bar & Grill (located conveniently inside the conference hotel) Friday, October 27, 2023 6:00 to 7:00 pm. This…
Spanish Language Division (SPD) Annual Dinner
The SPD cordially invites you to celebrate our traditional Muchas culturas, un solo idioma annual dinner event at Casa Juancho. A Rustic-elegant Little Havana hacienda known for paella, tapas and…
Board of Directors Meeting
Hyatt Regency Miami 400 South East Second Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesThe ATA Board of Directors meets four times a year to establish policy, develop goals and objectives, and oversee ATA's finances. Get to know ATA’s Board of Directors. This Board of…
Certified, Notarized, and Apostilled Translations in the U.S.
Unravel the intricacies of certified, notarized, and apostilled translations in the U.S. during this webinar, where expert legal translators, who are also notaries public, share invaluable insights on handling official…
The German Language Division presents: An Introduction to “Leichte Sprache”
The German Language Division presents: An Introduction to “Leichte Sprache” Speaker: Inga Schiffler In Germany, the concept of “Leichte Sprache” has become an established approach to ensuring language accessibility. By…
Advanced Simultaneous Interpreting Strategies for Interpreters, Part 1
Unlock your full potential in the world of conference interpreting by gaining the tools and knowledge necessary to overcome its challenges and become a highly sought-after interpreter! Are you a…
Negotiating Freelance Terms: A Freelancer’s Roadmap to Success, Part 1
Unlock the keys to a thriving freelance translation career by mastering the art of negotiation. Join this webinar to learn the crucial elements of a contract and legal tips to…
Advanced Simultaneous Interpreting Strategies for Interpreters, Part 2
Unlock your full potential in the world of conference interpreting by gaining the tools and knowledge necessary to overcome its challenges and become a highly sought-after interpreter! Are you a…
S&TD Networking Hour
Join the Science & Technology Division’s upcoming networking hour on November 29, 2023 to make new connections, share stories, learn from each other or just say hello. Our networking events…