Events
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Educators Division Virtual Social Hour
This is the ATA’s Educators Division bimonthly virtual social hour. Division members are invited to attend and network with other division members, and to explore the latest developments in T&I pedagogy. A Zoom link to join will be provided roughly 24 hours before the event.
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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 future of the T&I industry. The proposal submission deadline is March 20. Proposal submission is open to everyone. ATA membership is not required.
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Inside Winemaking: Crafting Wine, Crafting Words
Elevate your linguistic toolkit and uncork new career possibilities by transforming your understanding of wine. For language professionals like you, the world is an endless source of fascinating fields waiting to be explored. But what if we told you there's a sector with a 7,000-year history, rich in cultural significance, and brimming with unique linguistic…
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CLD Café: Chinese-to-English Translation Slam
The CLD Translation Slam is back! Now an annual CLD tradition, we celebrate the art of translation with this year's translation slam by showcasing three brilliant translators and CLD members going head-to-head as they each translate the same text from Chinese into English and compare notes on their processes and techniques. Hear them comment on…
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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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Customizing DeepL and ChatGPT for Medical Translation
Take full control of DeepL, ChatGPT, and integrated medical dictionaries to deliver medical translations that meet the highest standards of accuracy and consistency. As a medical translator, you know that absolute accuracy is not just a goal; it’s a non-negotiable requirement. Terminology errors do more than just compromise trust; they can threaten regulatory compliance and…
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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 out which positions are open, who is eligible to be nominated, and how to submit your nominations.
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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 awareness of language services. As a service to members, ATA provides information about chapter and affiliate events.
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Post-Pandemic Sworn Translations in Italy: Challenges and Best Practices
Participants will learn about the sworn translation process in Italy, which has become much more complicated post-pandemic. The presentation will be in Italian.
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CATI 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 awareness of language services. As a service to members, ATA provides information about chapter and affiliate events.
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ALD Coffee Break: Let’s Get Together
Let’s take a break together! Sometimes the world feels a little heavy and, in moments like these, community matters even more. Whether you’re a longtime member or simply curious to meet fellow Arabic language professionals, you are warmly welcome. Join us for a relaxed ALD Coffee Break to connect, chat, and enjoy a moment together.…
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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 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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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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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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