Events
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Deep Dive Networking: Contracts
Bring your snorkels and join the Business Practices Education Committee for a deep dive into one business topic! We will discuss contracts for language professionals. 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 not be recorded.…
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Accent Reduction Strategies for Professional Interpreters
Get the training you need to improve your spoken English delivery, perfect your craft, and grow your client base. If English is not your first language, this webinar will help you speak more clearly and with purpose, neutralize your accent, and interpret more effectively for your clients. This training has transformed many lives and careers,…
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MiTin Online Annual Conference: How To Stay Relevant In The Age Of AI
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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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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AI Workflows for CAT Tools: Using Large TMs, Corpora, and RAG
Join this webinar to learn how to use AI, fast indexing, and RAG to search and use massive TMs and multilingual corpora more efficiently. Large translation memories (TMs) can slow down or even crash many CAT tools. During this webinar, you’ll see how AI-powered retrieval can connect to your existing CAT tools so you can…
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Path to ATA Certification (Spanish>English): Session 1
This two-part webinar series is designed to support translators preparing for ATA's English-into-Spanish certification exam. Across both sessions, experienced professionals and exam graders will share practical strategies, insights, and real-world examples to help you succeed. This event is organized by ATA's Spanish Language Division (SPD) and the Delaware Valley Translators Association (DVTA). Session 1 Exam…
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CLD Café: Translating “Tongzhi” – Language and Identity in Contemporary Chinese Gay Fiction
This webinar examines the challenges of translating terms related to “tongzhi” (gay) fiction in contemporary Sinophone literature. Drawing on the presenter’s experience translating three book-length works, the session focuses on the defining characteristics of “gay” fiction—whether determined by content, authorship, or readership—and how specific translation choices shape the work’s reception in English-language contexts.
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Path to ATA Certification (Spanish>English): Session 2
This two-part webinar series is designed to support translators preparing for ATA's English-into-Spanish certification exam. Across both sessions, experienced professionals and exam graders will share practical strategies, insights, and real-world examples to help you succeed. This event is organized by ATA's Spanish Language Division (SPD) and the Delaware Valley Translators Association (DVTA). Session 1 Exam…
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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 to submit a nomination. Advocacy Award Impact Award Innovation Award These awards are bestowed in even-numbered years. The deadline to submit is May 31.
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Nordic Literature in Translation: A Conversation with Mia Spangenberg
ATA’s Nordic & Literary Divisions Invite You to a Webinar! Join us for a discussion that spans Nordic literature, literary translation in general, and a dive into two of Mia’s recent translation projects: Marika Maijala’s picture book for children, Rosie Runs, and a very different project, Pirkko Saisio’s Helsinki Trilogy that chronicles a young woman’s…
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Vocal Health and Sustainable Routines for Conference Interpreters
Learn practical, science-based vocal techniques to prevent vocal fatigue, reduce strain, and protect your voice before, during, and after high-demand assignments. Conference interpreters depend on their voice as their professional tool. Because this is a high-pressure job, vocal fatigue, strain, and long-term health issues are common. This webinar offers practical, voice science-based strategies to protect…
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French Grammar Masterclass: The Participe Passé Explained
“Les reines se sont succédé” or “Les reines se sont succédées”? Which one is correct and why? Come discover the answer in this interactive webinar! Join this focused French grammar masterclass for a clear, structured breakdown of the participe passé, including the rules, the logic behind them, and the key exceptions you actually need to…
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ATA TEKTalks: Hidden Risk in AI Translation—Why Review Is the New Bottleneck
The rapid adoption of AI and machine translation has dramatically increased the volume of translated content, but review capacity has not scaled at the same pace. As a result, translation review is emerging as the new bottleneck in localization workflows. This webinar examines why traditional review processes struggle to keep up with AI-driven production and…
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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…
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Translating for Read-Aloud: Performativity and Rhythm in Picture Books
Picture books don’t just tell stories — they perform them. Explore how to balance style, design, illustrations, and read-aloud impact to make every element work together. This advanced webinar takes a close look at the challenges of translating picture books. It treats translation as both a creative and performance-driven process that shapes how young readers…
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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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When Words Mislead: How to Read English Contracts Clearly in the Age of AI
Spot hidden meanings in contracts, flag misleading terms, and make confident translation decisions using expert insight and AI tools. Translating English contracts rarely causes trouble because of complex legal terms. More often, the problem comes from ordinary words used in highly specific legal ways. When taken at face value, those words can mislead translators and…
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CLD Café: Practical Tips for Interpreters to Thrive in the AI Era
In today’s world, innovation happens every day with new and better AI tools coming out rapidly. Will we be replaced by AI? This is a question that interpreters are frequently faced with. In this month’s CLD Café, the presenter shares practical tips on how interpreters can use AI to their advantage. She discusses how to…
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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 Board meeting? This Board of Directors Meeting will be held on May 30-31 in Washington, DC. All ATA members are invited to attend. Email…
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Colorado Interpreters and Translators Association Conference 2026
Denver, ColoradoServing 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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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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S&TD Leadership Council Meeting
The Science and Technology Division's leadership council will be meeting to discuss upcoming division events.
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Business Book Club
Calling all bookworms! ATA invites you to join our Business Book Club! We'll discuss Seth Godin’s This is Strategy, a book for those who are thinking about making big changes in their businesses. Come brainstorm ideas, share experiences, and make plans for the future. Registration is free and open to all ATA members. Due to…
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Attracting Your Ideal Client: How to Devise Your Strategy through Your Personal Brand
Learn to build a personal brand that highlights your human edge, helps you become a client magnet, and leads you to stand out in the AI era! Today, one critical challenge most professionals are facing is converting and keeping high-value clients. What is a personal brand? What are its main features? Why is it relevant…
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