Events
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Italian Language Division Holiday Zoom
Come join the Italian Language Division for a holiday meetup and recap of ATA66 in Boston! Bring a coffee or an aperitivo to toast the holidays with your ILD friends!
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Mastermind Program: Open for Applications
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 in running a business alone and not always knowing what to do next. This is where ATA can help! ATA's Mastermind Program uses a peer-based…
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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.
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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 are accepted from January 1 through March 31, while Mentor applications are accepted all year. The program runs from May 1 through October 31 each…
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CLD Café: Lost and Found – Defying the Challenges of Chinese in Translation
Translation and interpreting professionals work to bridge the gap in language and culture, but some concepts defy direct translation. In Chinese-to-English translation and interpreting, beyond idioms and cultural references, there are structural, tonal, and contextual nuances that require reformulation to convey the intended meaning naturally. Being able to convey these nuances gives the human linguist…
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Membership Development Committee Meeting
The Membership Development Committee develops and supports initiatives aimed at membership growth and retention. Learn more about the Membership Development Committee. This is a closed meeting for committee members only. Get involved, get connected, and give back! Volunteers are the driving force behind ATA. Your service is invaluable to the success of ATA committees. To…
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Strategy Committee Meeting
The language services market is constantly evolving, growing, and adapting to changes in technology and economic forces. ATA and its members are affected by these changes—we need data and analyses to make informed decisions about the industry, the Association, and individual members’ livelihoods. The ATA Strategy Committee was established to systematically track the language services…
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Land the Job: Strategies for Interpreters and Translators (Part 3)
Gain practical tools and expert guidance tailored to help language professionals succeed in today’s competitive job market. This three-part webinar series is designed to equip interpreters and translators with the tools, strategies, and confidence needed to navigate the modern job market. Each part will provide practical, industry-specific guidance on résumé writing, job searching, and personal…
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Certification Committee Meeting
The ATA Certification Committee was established to implement and manage a Certification Program that enables individual translators to demonstrate that they meet professional standards. Learn more about the Certification Committee. Certification Committee meetings focus on overseeing and strengthening the ATA Certification Program. The committee reviews issues from the certification year, discusses upcoming and emerging topics,…
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Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
The Finance and Audit Committee was established to oversee the finances of the Association, ensuring accurate and complete financial reports and safeguarding the Association's assets. Learn more about the Finance and Audit Committee. This is a closed meeting for committee members only. Get involved, get connected, and give back! Volunteers are the driving force behind…
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Preparing for ATA’s Certification Exam (English>Spanish)
Whether you are preparing to take ATA’s English>Spanish certification exam or thinking of taking it in the future, this course is for you. This course offers a comprehensive guide to ATA’s English>Spanish certification exam. The primary focus is a systematized analysis of ATA’s grading system error categories, where attendees will look at a list of…
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Income – Expenses = Happiness: How to Be Happy in Your Business
Discover how to run a profitable business while staying happy and balanced. Learn how to connect with your passion, break limiting beliefs, and strengthen self-esteem, while gaining practical insights for aligning personal fulfillment with professional success. This webinar is designed to raise awareness of the value of developing your profession with passion and a commitment…
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CLD Café: Power Up Your Freelance T&I Business through Client Education
Client education is a critical yet often overlooked component of a successful freelance legal translation and interpreting business. This session will explore the benefits and strategies of effective client education, drawing from the speakers’ experience in client outreach. Attendees will gain actionable insights into advocating for their professionalism and earning potential business opportunities while elevating…
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ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up
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 longtime members might not be aware of everything ATA has to offer! Find out what you’ve been missing! During this FREE, fun, and informative session, learn…
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Terminology: Go Back to Basics and Develop Your Intuition
Elevate your approach to terminology, strengthen your linguistic insight, and boost your professional intuition. Register now and rediscover the fundamental power of words. In the dynamic world of translation and interpreting, technology often promises a quick fix for terminology challenges. Many professionals rely on powerful tools with integrated modules and partnerships designed to streamline research…
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Board of Directors Meeting
Hyatt Regency Embarcadero San Francisco, CA, 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. Want to attend this meeting? This Board of Directors Meeting will be held in San Francisco, California. All ATA members are invited to attend. Email your name and…
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GLD Rosenmontag Social
Let’s get together for a Digital Social on Rosenmontag! This is meant to be a relaxed networking event. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to come prepared to share: 1. What the Karneval season is called in the place you're most connected to, and what people traditionally call out at parades in that location. 2.…
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Membership Development Committee Meeting
The Membership Development Committee develops and supports initiatives aimed at membership growth and retention. Learn more about the Membership Development Committee. This is a closed meeting for committee members only. Get involved, get connected, and give back! Volunteers are the driving force behind ATA. Your service is invaluable to the success of ATA committees. To…
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Speaking Up: Advocacy Tools for Language Professionals
Your advocacy matters, now more than ever. It isn't just about language; it's about empowerment. As an interpreter, you're more than a voice – you're a critical link to justice and care. For individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP), due process, health outcomes, and fundamental rights often hang in the balance. This is where your…
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Medical Division MEDTalk
Acronyms are everywhere in medicine, and pediatrics is no exception. In fact, there are many acronyms that are unique to pediatrics because they represent conditions that children grow out of (like RDS) or issues that must be resolved in childhood (like HLHS or CDH). Join the Medical Division to learn 20+ acronyms that are used…
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AI-Powered Document Preparation for Language Professionals
Master the future of language work with tools that improve accuracy, speed, and confidence. Learn practical methods to work smarter and deliver exceptional results. Language professionals face growing pressure to prepare documents faster while keeping quality at its highest level. Many of us regularly handle dense contracts, detailed medical reports, complex research, or highly specialized…
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Elévate 2026
Join the SPD and ATIF in Miami for Elévate 2026, a three-day professional conference dedicated to innovation, excellence, and the future of translation and interpreting, with a focus on the Spanish language. What to Expect Keynote Speaker Xosé Castro, internationally recognized linguist, translator, and trainer Saturday and Sunday sessions featuring experts from across the Americas…
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NMTIA Translator and Interpreter 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 awareness of language services. As a service to members, ATA provides information about chapter and affiliate events.
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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 in running a business alone and not always knowing what to do next. This is where ATA can help! ATA's Mastermind Program uses a peer-based…
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SciTech Division Networking Hour
Join the Science & Technology Division for an hour of networking. This will be an informal meetup with non-recorded, small-group conversations where we share experiences and ideas based on an optional prompt. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, both introverts and extroverts, learn from each other, share stories, make new connections, or just…
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Lewis Galantière Award: Submission Deadline
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.
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