AI Safety in Translation and Interpreting: Standards, Ethics, and Practical Implications
This collaborative symposium—uniting the ATA Standards Committee, FIT North America, and FIT Latin America—will bring together translation and interpreting professionals from around the world to explore the ethical, practical, and standardization challenges posed by the integration of AI. Participants will examine how to uphold safety, transparency, and professional integrity in an evolving landscape. With insights…
GLD Webinar: Working with the Old German Kurrentschrift
One of the greatest challenges in working with handwritten German-language documents produced before the 20th century is the script in which they were written, known as Kurrent. In this webinar, we will begin with an overview of the history of this form of German handwriting, with a focus on how it was taught and used…
Strategies for Excellence in Remote Simultaneous Interpreting
Master the unique challenges of remote simultaneous interpreting. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and sharpen your skills for this dynamic field. Remote simultaneous interpreting (RSI) emerged in 2020 and has since become integral to the daily routine of freelance conference interpreters worldwide. While akin to traditional conference interpreting, it demands distinct skills and heightened…
CLD Café: How to Neutralize Accents and Increase Understandability When Interpreting
Speak Like a Native! This interactive session is designed for non-native English speakers. It will help you speak with enhanced clarity and purpose, neutralize accents, and develop more effective methods of interpreting for your most critical clients. You will learn techniques of replicating standard American speech sounds and intonation to increase the clarity and effectiveness…
MD Networking Event
Join ATA's Medical Division for another online networking event! This will be a relaxed, informal event to interact with your colleagues, make new connections, and catch up with old ones. Several questions will be presented and discussed with fellow professionals in breakout rooms, followed by a group discussion to share ideas. Registration closes June 13. …
ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up
Learn all about the benefits of ATA membership! Whether you are considering joining ATA as a new member or are a longtime member needing a refresher on all the benefits ATA has to offer, this free event is for you. ATA is continuously working to add more benefits for our members. There are so many…
Deep Dive Networking: Retirement Planning for Freelancers
Bring your snorkels and join the Business Practices Education Committee for a deep dive into one business topic! Today we’ll discuss retirement: How can freelance language professionals prepare? Bring your questions, ideas, and insights to share. Registration is free and open to ATA members only. Due to the interactive nature of this event, it will…
ATA TEKTalks: Human-Inspired Term Extraction with Sketch Engine
Feeling LOC’d out? ATA TEKTalks is here to help! This webinar offers a practical introduction to Sketch Engine and explores how it can support freelance translators, in-house linguists, language services providers, and students alike—whether you’re looking to streamline your workflow, sharpen your linguistic insights, or expand your client base. Sketch Engine is an online text…
Heading Toward ATA Certification with SPD: Live Info Session
Are you thinking about taking the ATA certification exam? Do you have questions about the process? Join us for this exclusive session, hosted by ATA’s Spanish Language Division, designed to inform, encourage, and connect members interested in becoming ATA certified. During this session, a panel of ATA-certified translators and candidates preparing for the exam will…
Money Talks … and So Should We!
This Saturday, we’re getting together for a Financial Translators SIG Zoom meet-up, and we’d love for you to join us! This won’t be a formal meeting—just a relaxed, collaborative space to bounce around ideas for future presentations, articles, and ways we can all contribute to the group in meaningful (and doable!) ways. But more importantly,…
How AI Search Is Reshaping User Behavior and SEO: Key Insights for Translators
Discover how AI-powered search engines are changing user behavior and SEO strategies, and what it means for translators and agencies navigating this evolving digital landscape. The growing popularity of AI-powered search engines like SearchGPT, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot is fundamentally changing user behavior. At the same time, more and more website owners are reporting a…
Digital Marketing for Translators, Part 3: SEO Essentials To Get Found Online
Learn how you can organically position your freelance business online. Would you like clients to find you online when they search for translation, localization, and interpreting services in your language pairs and specialties? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can help you achieve that — and no, it’s not a kind of magic. It’s a combination of…
Pennsylvania Dutch Day (Hosted by the GLD and DVTA)
Lancaster, Pennsylvania Lancaster, PA, United StatesATA's German Language Division (GLD) and the Delaware Valley Translators Association (DVTA) will be hosting a day dedicated to Pennsylvania Dutch at Southern Market in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on July 19, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Optional social gatherings will be offered on July 18 as well. Our featured speaker will be Professor Mark Louden of the…
Preparing Effectively for ATA’s Russian-to-English Certification Exam
Get a clear roadmap to ATA certification success in this practical webinar focused on the Russian>English exam, featuring real test examples, grading criteria, and expert strategies to help you pass on the first try. Interested in ATA certification but don't know where to start? This webinar will help you prepare for the exam, using examples…
Student Translation Award: Submission Deadline
ATA awards a grant-in-aid to a student for a literary or sci-tech translation or translation-related project. The project, which may be derived from any facet of translation studies, should result in a project with post-grant applicability, such as a publication, a conference presentation, or teaching materials. Computerized materials are ineligible, as are dissertations and theses.…
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 classrooms—in person or virtually, anywhere in the world, to any age group—and share their passion for language with students. We make it easy by offering…
Writing Translation Content Posts – The Why and How
Discover how to turn translation content writing into a strategic, rewarding routine that boosts your visibility, engages your audience, and keeps your ideas flowing. In this webinar, the speaker will explore the marketing advantages of producing content articles and provide tips for writing and publishing informational posts. He will discuss the process of finding topics,…
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. Want to attend this meeting? This Board of Directors Meeting will be held virtually. All ATA members are invited to attend. Email your name and membership number to…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Albuquerque, NM Alburquerque, NM, United StatesATA Membership Required You must be an ATA member to register for the ATA Certification exam. ATA membership is not refundable. Join ATA Note: Exams sell out quickly and there is no guarantee space will be available by the time your membership is processed. Registration Deadline: The deadline to register for this exam is…
From Securitization to Tokenization: What FinTech Translators Need to Know
Gain the knowledge you need to confidently translate and interpret the language of tokenization, a fast-growing area reshaping financial markets and redefining key concepts in structured finance. As financial systems embrace blockchain technology, translators and interpreters are increasingly expected to navigate the evolving language of fintech. This webinar is designed to give you a practical…
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 this virtual networking event to meet new people, learn new skills, and expand your support network, while sharing your own experiences. Don’t miss it! Registration…
Land the Job: Strategies for Interpreters and Translators (Part 1)
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…
ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up
Learn all about the benefits of ATA membership! Whether you are considering joining ATA as a new member or are a longtime member needing a refresher on all the benefits ATA has to offer, this free event is for you. ATA is continuously working to add more benefits for our members. There are so many…
XXIII FIT Congress
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