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SUMMARY:ATA TEKTalks: Is Boostlingo the Right Tool for You?
DESCRIPTION:Feeling LOC’d out? ATA TEKTalks is here to help!\nLearn the pros and cons of the top localization tools to discover which one best fits your needs and goals! \nBoostlingo is an interpreting management system and a unified cloud-based platform for interpretation services\, interpreter scheduling\, AI translation and captioning\, and multilingual events. Attend the Q3 episode of our 2024 ATA TEKTalks lineup for an interview with Bryan Forrester\, co-founder and CEO of Boostlingo. This introduction to the platform will offer freelance and in-house interpreters\, company owners\, and T&I students an overview of how it can help increase productivity and bring in new business. \nWhat is ATA TEKTalks? \nLanguage technology\, or lang tech for short\, can feel like a confusing maze\, evolving daily. If you’ve ever felt “LOC’d out” of all the excitement—or just overwhelmed—it’s time to grab your compass and assume your place as a tech-savvy linguist! \nATA’s Language Technology Division is pleased to present ATA TEKTalks\, a quarterly series of webinars. ATA TEKTalks provides a platform for leading language technology companies to say hello\, offer insights\, and answer questions relevant to the work of freelancers\, language services providers\, and in-house translation departments. \nThink of ATA TEKTalks as an open exchange of information where language technology companies and their representatives demonstrate how and why their services can improve your return on investment. \nThis webinar series is organized in collaboration with ATA’s Language Technology Division. \nIn this webinar\, you will:\n\nUnderstand where Boostlingo stands between human interpretation and AI speech translation.\nExplore how Boostlingo Hub helps interpreters manage their schedule.\nGet to know the remote interpreting solutions Boostlingo offers.\nSee how you may be able to take on more interpreting and language access assignments with Boostlingo.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nBryan Forrester is the Chief Executive Officer of Boostlingo\, a technology company based in Austin\, TX that has built the interpretation communication and management platform for businesses\, government agencies and language service companies to run their interpreting business on. Prior to his time leading Boostlingo\, Bryan co-founded and led Anchor\, Inc. which was acquired by eFolder (now Axcient) in 2012. In addition to co-founding several technology startups\, Bryan has held multiple leadership positions in sales and marketing in technology companies such as Sonicwall\, eFolder and Quest Software. Bryan is passionate about technology innovation that helps break down communication barriers.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/ata-tektalks-is-boostlingo-the-right-tool-for-you/
CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Tools and Technology,Translation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240906
DTSTAMP:20250311T194852Z
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SUMMARY:How to Select a Habitat in Life Sciences to Thrive Amid AI Development
DESCRIPTION:Join our webinar to explore the diverse subject areas within life sciences from a business perspective.\nLife sciences is a vast domain with multiple subject areas. You cannot simply specialize in life sciences; you need to choose specific areas as your niche to thrive as a translator and interpreter. But what are these niches and who are the clients that inhabit them? How are clients adapting to current AI developments? \nIn this webinar\, we’ll discuss the types of clients needing translation and interpreting services across different niches\, comparing direct clients vs. agencies\, small projects vs. large projects\, and simple translation vs. a mix of services. We’ll delve into essential knowledge domains for specific areas and how to leverage intersecting domains to diversify with minimal additional investment. You’ll gain valuable insights into non-clinical and clinical trials\, pharmaceuticals\, medical devices\, and medical advertising to build your T&I business or career. \nThe future of AI in various fields will also be addressed\, including how to leverage it for your benefit. We’ll guide you on choosing your specialization based on your tech affinity\, whether you’re an AI enthusiast or prefer to steer clear of technology. Additionally\, we’ll explore the challenges of finding credible resources in specific areas. \nYou will learn how to:\n\nFocus on a specific area in life sciences with the greatest potential for your professional development during the current technological transformation of the industry.\nDiscover intersecting domains in life sciences that allow diversifying by getting the most from your current knowledge and skills.\nUnderstand the current and future impact of AI and leverage AI to help you grow or choose a niche where AI has less influence.\nIdentify different types of clients to better serve freelancers and in-house language professionals looking to expand their expertise.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nEkaterina Chashnikova is a professional medical translator and writer who graduated from pharmaceutical school in 2008. With a background as a project manager\, freelance translator\, and medical writer\, she has expertise in clinical trials\, pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control\, pharmaceutical advertising\, and medical devices. She educates linguists on medical terminology through her blog and online courses. She also created mymedpharm.info\, a hub of online resources for medical translators and writers. An AI enthusiast\, she delivers webinars on AI for translators. She is a member of the European Association of Medical Writers.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/how-to-select-a-habitat-in-life-sciences-to-thrive-amid-ai-development/
CATEGORIES:Grow Your Career,Specialization,Tools and Technology,Translation
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240908
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SUMMARY:DVTA 2024 East Coast Interpreters & Translators Summit
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/dvta-2024-east-coast-interpreters-translators-summit/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Delaware Valley Translators Association (DVTA)":MAILTO:info@dvta.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240915
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SUMMARY:Ouch! Pain Terminology for Translators and Interpreters
DESCRIPTION:Explore pain mechanisms\, assessment techniques\, and cultural nuances in pain description that are essential for accurate translation and interpreting in health care settings.\nPain is a widespread experience\, yet highly subjective and challenging to articulate\, particularly for non-English speakers. Health care providers rely on pain characteristics (e.g.\, throbbing vs. pulsating\, acute vs. chronic) gathered during medical interviews to diagnose and treat patients effectively. \nDuring this webinar we’ll delve into the nature of pain\, pain descriptors\, and cultural considerations during medical visits\, which are all essential for language professionals in accurately conveying these nuances. \nYou will:\n\nUnderstand the mechanisms and classification of pain.\nGain insight into the complexities of pain\, including its nature and descriptors.\nLearn how medical professionals assess pain.\nRecognize different qualities of pain.\nEnhance skills in accurately conveying pain-related information in health care settings.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nGloria M. Rivera is an English>Spanish translator\, a certified court interpreter (California)\, a certified health care interpreter\, a conference interpreter\, and a cultural consultant. As a trainer\, she combines her background as a physician and surgeon in Lima\, Peru\, with her experience as a translator and interpreter to develop and present educational material that is not only medically accurate but also reflects real-life situations. Awarded the California Healthcare Interpreting Association’s Trainer of the Year for 2018\, she shares her knowledge at conferences in the U.S. and abroad\, as well as online through her company\, Blue Urpi.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/ouch-pain-terminology-for-translators-and-interpreters/
CATEGORIES:Grow Your Career,Interpreting,Specialization,Translation
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240915
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SUMMARY:NOTIS 2024 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Serving translators and interpreters at the regional level\, ATA chapters 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 events.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/notis-2024-annual-conference/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northwest Translators and Interpreters Society (NOTIS)":MAILTO:info@notisnet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T130000
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SUMMARY:ChatLTD Digital Social
DESCRIPTION:Join ATA’s Language Technology Division for another informal online happy hour to discuss the latest in MT\, Gen AI\, and technology overall as it affects our professions. LTD leader Carlos Fasola will use prompts from the latest editions of Slator Weekly and other sources of industry news to guide our discussion. Bring your questions\, concerns\, and a friend and learn more about our #NoLinguistLeftBehind campaign.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/chatltd-digital-social-september-edition-ft-carlos-fasola/
CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Networking,Tools and Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Language Technology Division":MAILTO:divisionLTD@atanet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTSTAMP:20250409T155138Z
CREATED:20240910T134713Z
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SUMMARY:ATA-FIT Standards Symposium: Fit for Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a groundbreaking event focused on industry standards\, hosted by ATA in partnership with the International Federation of Translators (FIT).\nThis collaborative forum will bring together T&I professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advances\, best practices\, and future directions in standardization. Attendees will gain valuable insights from leading experts and network with peers committed to improving industry standards. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to shape the future of T&I practices! \nAbout the Presenters\nAngelika Vaasa has worked at the translation services of the European Parliament for almost 20 years. She is responsible for translation quality management and participates in the standards development work of ISO Technical Committee 37 (TC37) as one of the experts for the European Parliament. She is currently the convenor of ISO TC37/WG 11 – Plain Language and an active member of ISO TC37/SC5/WG 1 – Translation. She is one of the project leaders for the 2024 update of ISO 11669 Translation Projects – General Guidance. \nAlan Melby\, CT began his work in machine translation in 1970 and transitioned to tools for human translators by 1979. In the 1980s\, he became an ATA-certified French>English translator. In the 1990s\, he co-authored The Possibility of Language with philosopher Terry Warner. He has contributed to the translation profession through his work on the governing boards of ATA and the International Federation of Translators (FIT) and while serving as president of LTAC Global\, a small nonprofit\, and has helped develop translation standards. Retiring from full-time faculty status at Brigham Young University (BYU) in 2014 as an emeritus full professor\, he still works with BYU’s Translation Research Group and the Tranquality Council on several projects\, including labels on translation output. He currently chairs the North America Regional Center of FIT. \nSteve Lank is the chief executive officer of Denver-based Cesco Linguistic Services. He has worked in the language services industry since 1987\, first as a translator and project manager\, subsequently holding senior management positions in the U.S.\, Ireland\, and Spain. He has been active in standards development through ASTM International since 1998 and currently serves as chair of the ASTM F43.03 Subcommittee for Translation. He taught in the Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation Program at the University of Maryland and proudly participates in ATA’s Mentoring Program. He has an MA in Spanish translation and interpreting from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. \nIngemar Strandvik has worked for 15 years as a quality manager for the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Translation\, where he formerly worked as a translator from English\, French\, and Spanish\, into Swedish. For the past 10 years\, he has been participating in standardization work in ISO and ASTM International\, acting as co-project leader for ISO 11669. He has published on translation quality and institutional translation. Prior to joining the European Commission\, he worked in translation training\, lexicography\, and as a Swedish state-authorized legal translator from Spanish into Swedish. He has BA degrees in Spanish philology\, translation\, and interpreting and a master’s degree in European Union law. \nGiovanna Carriero-Contreras is a business solutions architect with over 30 years of leadership in the language industry. As a recognized expert in interpreting and translation\, she has built a successful linguistics company and co-authored essential industry textbooks. Since 2014\, she has been deeply involved in setting professional standards for the interpreting industry. She is chief of the U.S. delegation for ISO/TC 37/SC 5\, focusing on translation\, interpreting\, and related technology standards. She served as editor for ISO 13611:2024 “Interpreting Services — Community Interpreting — Requirements and Recommendations\,” and is the co-project leader for ISO 18841:2018 “Interpreting Services — General Requirements and Recommendations.” She is also a member of ASTM International’s Committee F43 on Language Services and Products\, of ATA’s Standards Committee\, and has played a pivotal role in the development of the American Association of Interpreters and Translators in Education’s National Code of Ethics for Interpreters and Translators in Education.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/ata-fit-standards-symposium-fit-for-purpose/
CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Interpreting,Tools and Technology,Translation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T133000
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SUMMARY:CLD Cafe: Chinese-to-English Translation Slam
DESCRIPTION:In this special edition of CLD Cafe\, we celebrate the art of translation by showcasing three brilliant translators going head-to-head as they each translate the same Chinese text into English and compare notes on their processes and techniques. Hear them comment on each other’s work\, and discover how each translator brings their unique skill set to the table.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/cld-cafe-september-2024-chinese-to-english-translation-slam/
CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Specialization,Translation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chinese Language Division":MAILTO:divisionCLD@atanet.org
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