BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//American Translators Association (ATA) - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:American Translators Association (ATA) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.atanet.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for American Translators Association (ATA) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T130000 DTSTAMP:20260109T163740Z CREATED:20260107T174755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T163740Z UID:10003835-1775131200-1775134800@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:Get a refresher on all the benefits of your ATA membership!\nATA 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! \nFind out what you’ve been missing!\nDuring this FREE\, fun\, and informative session\, learn how to access your ATA member benefits and services or just catch up on what’s new and get live answers to your questions from ATA’s Membership Committee. \nUnable to attend?\nAdditional meet-ups will be scheduled throughout the year. This event will not be recorded. Contact membership@atanet.org if you have any questions. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/ata-member-benefits-meet-up-13/ CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Free for Members,Networking,Newcomers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ATA-Member-Benefits-MeetUp-Free-Webinar-scaled-e1767807673624.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T130000 DTSTAMP:20260316T185850Z CREATED:20260316T184315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185850Z UID:10003713-1775736000-1775739600@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Deep Dive Networking: Contracts DESCRIPTION:Bring your snorkels and join the Business Practices Education Committee for a deep dive into one business topic!\nWe will discuss contracts for language professionals. Bring your questions\, ideas\, and insights to share. \nRegistration is free and open to ATA members only. Due to the interactive nature of this event\, it will not be recorded. \nThis event is hosted by ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/deep-dive-networking-contracts/ CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members,Grow Your Career,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Deep-Dive-Networking-Contracts-scaled-e1773686553378.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415 DTSTAMP:20260415T001826Z CREATED:20260305T152231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T001826Z UID:10003866-1776124800-1776211199@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Accent Reduction Strategies for Professional Interpreters DESCRIPTION:Get the training you need to improve your spoken English delivery\, perfect your craft\, and grow your client base.\nIf 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. \nThis training has transformed many lives and careers\, including those of linguists\, for almost three decades. Participants have learned to use this amazing tool to drive their success. You’ll learn how to improve the clarity and effectiveness of your communication by replicating standard American speech sounds and intonation\, reducing and modifying your accent. This webinar will help you overcome communication barriers\, reduce complaints\, and boost your confidence and bottom line. More importantly\, you’ll be able to expand your territory and attract more abundant opportunities. \nThe speaker\, a seasoned accent-reduction coach\, voice and voice coach for Rosetta Stone’s Mandarin products\, former Voice of America broadcaster\, former network television producer\, and former corporate spokesperson\, will guide you through this eye-opening training. \nYou will learn how to:\n\nBoost your performance.\nWin more repeat business.\nEarn more promotions and advancement opportunities.\nStrengthen customer loyalty and satisfaction.\nDrive revenue\, productivity\, and overall effectiveness.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDottie Li is a coach\, keynote speaker\, and communication strategist focused on media and cross-cultural communication training. She’s led workshops and seminars nationwide on what it actually takes to communicate clearly and effectively. Her work has been featured on National Public Radio\, China Daily\, and other major outlets. A certified accent modification coach\, she’s also the voice and voice coach behind Rosetta Stone’s Mandarin programs. She has presented at ATA’s 66th Annual Conference and for ATA’s Chinese Language Division\, and has worked with organizations including NASA\, the FDA\, USDA\, NOAA\, NIH\, the World Bank\, Google\, Microsoft\, Fannie Mae\, Apple\, and Boeing. She breaks down cultural and communication barriers so talented international professionals can show up\, be heard\, and succeed. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/accent-reduction-strategies-for-professional-interpreters/ CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Grow Your Career,Interpreting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Accent-Reduction-Strategies-for-Professional-Interpreters-scaled-e1772672949985.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DTSTAMP:20260311T124525Z CREATED:20260311T124525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T124525Z UID:10003872-1776470400-1776556799@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:MiTin Online Annual Conference: How To Stay Relevant In The Age Of AI 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/mitin-online-annual-conference-how-to-stay-relevant-in-the-age-of-ai/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ata-chapter-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T183000 DTSTAMP:20260129T174525Z CREATED:20260129T171418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T174525Z UID:10003850-1776792600-1776796200@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Membership Development Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Membership Development Committee develops and supports initiatives aimed at membership growth and retention. Learn more about the Membership Development Committee. \nThis is a closed meeting for committee members only. \n\nGet involved\, get connected\, and give back!\nVolunteers are the driving force behind ATA. Your service is invaluable to the success of ATA committees. \nTo volunteer for the committee that best fits your interest and abilities\, please complete this application. \n\n\n \n \n Volunteer Application\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Your Email Address*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Your Phone Number*I am interested in volunteering for the following committee:*Advocacy CommitteeBusiness Practices Education CommitteeCertification CommitteeChapters CommitteeDivisions CommitteeEducation and Pedagogy CommitteeEthics CommitteeFinance and Audit CommitteeGovernance and Communications CommitteeHonors and Awards CommitteeInterpretation Profession Advisory CommitteeMembership Development CommitteeNominating and Leadership Development CommitteeProfessional Development CommitteePublic Relations CommitteeStandards CommitteeStrategy CommitteeOn average\, approximately how many hours a month would you be able to volunteer?*\n \n \n 2 hours\n \n \n \n 4 hours\n \n \n \n 6 hours\n \n \n \n 8 hours\n \n \n \n \n Do you have a special interest in a particular area of translation and interpreting?*What skills will you bring to your volunteer role?*Consent* I am voluntarily providing my personal information to ATA and I consent to having such information transferred to\, processed\, and stored in the United States. I agree to the privacy policy.\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/membership-development-committee-meeting-4/ CATEGORIES:ATA Membership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ata-committee-filler-scaled-e1774825105791.png ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424 DTSTAMP:20260423T225335Z CREATED:20260312T222937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T225335Z UID:10003703-1776902400-1776988799@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:AI Workflows for CAT Tools: Using Large TMs\, Corpora\, and RAG DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar to learn how to use AI\, fast indexing\, and RAG to search and use massive TMs and multilingual corpora more efficiently.\nLarge 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 handle millions of segments without sacrificing speed or stability. The webinar will also cover indexing large datasets\, converting bilingual files across multiple formats\, and incorporating multilingual corpora into your daily workflow. You’ll leave this webinar with practical strategies for making better use of your linguistic assets and improving translation consistency\, speed\, and quality. \nYou will learn how to:\n\nImplement AI and RAG within CAT tools for faster and more context-aware translation searches.\nBuild indexing systems that handle TMs with millions of segments without slowing performance.\nConvert bilingual datasets across multiple formats using a flexible data conversion tool.\nIntegrate multilingual corpora into your daily translation workflow to improve consistency and accuracy.\nOptimize translation workflows to reduce manual effort and increase productivity.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nSameh Ragab is an ISO 17100 lead auditor\, certified translation provider\, and a United Nations and World Bank translation consultant. He brings over 35 years of expertise in translation technology\, AI integration\, and multilingual project management. He has worked with global organizations to optimize translation workflows\, implement CAT tools\, and develop custom solutions for handling large-scale translation memories and corpora. His background includes training professionals on advanced translation technologies\, designing efficient localization processes\, and consulting on AI-powered linguistic tools. Sameh is a frequent speaker at industry conferences\, including ATA’s Annual Conference\, where he shares practical insights on technology adoption and workflow innovation. He holds certifications in localization and project management and is passionate about helping translators leverage technology to enhance productivity and quality. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/ai-workflows-for-cat-tools-using-large-tms-corpora-and-rag/ CATEGORIES:Grow Your Career,Tools and Technology,Translation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AI-Workflows-for-CAT-Tools-Using-Large-TMs-Corpora-and-RAG-scaled-e1774823279624.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T155745Z CREATED:20260407T155745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155745Z UID:10003881-1776970800-1776976200@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Path to ATA Certification (Spanish>English): Session 1 DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event is organized by ATA’s Spanish Language Division (SPD) and the Delaware Valley Translators Association (DVTA). \nSession 1\nExam Structure & General Preparation Strategies\nDiego Mansilla\nApril 23 \nLearn about the structure of the ATA certification exam\, common interference errors\, and key preparation strategies—including technical aspects of the current exam format. \nSession 2\nTechnical Strategies for the Exam\nIzaskun Orkwis\nApril 30 \nGain practical insights into how exams are graded\, what errors are penalized\, and how to avoid the most frequent pitfalls. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/path-to-ata-certification-spanishenglish-session-1/ CATEGORIES:Certification Exam,Grow Your Career,Translation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Spanish-Division-Logo-072023.png ORGANIZER;CN="Spanish Language Division":MAILTO:divisionSPD@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T213000 DTSTAMP:20260323T181959Z CREATED:20260323T181959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T181959Z UID:10003878-1777406400-1777411800@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:CLD Café: Translating “Tongzhi” - Language and Identity in Contemporary Chinese Gay Fiction DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/cld-cafe-translating-tongzhi-language-and-identity-in-contemporary-chinese-gay-fiction/ CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Specialization,Translation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/logo-cld-chinese-language-division.png ORGANIZER;CN="Chinese Language Division":MAILTO:divisionCLD@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T155942Z CREATED:20260407T155942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155942Z UID:10003882-1777575600-1777581000@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Path to ATA Certification (Spanish>English): Session 2 DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event is organized by ATA’s Spanish Language Division (SPD) and the Delaware Valley Translators Association (DVTA). \nSession 1\nExam Structure & General Preparation Strategies\nDiego Mansilla\nApril 23 \nLearn about the structure of the ATA certification exam\, common interference errors\, and key preparation strategies—including technical aspects of the current exam format. \nSession 2\nTechnical Strategies for the Exam\nIzaskun Orkwis\nApril 30 \nGain practical insights into how exams are graded\, what errors are penalized\, and how to avoid the most frequent pitfalls. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/path-to-ata-certification-spanishenglish-session-2/ CATEGORIES:Certification Exam,Grow Your Career,Translation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Spanish-Division-Logo-072023.png ORGANIZER;CN="Spanish Language Division":MAILTO:divisionSPD@atanet.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR