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;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP:20260818T172414Z CREATED:20260818T172414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T172414Z UID:10003912-1793404800-1793577599@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. \nWant to attend this Board meeting?\nThis Board of Directors Meeting will be held on October 31-November 1 in San Francisco\, California. All ATA members are invited to attend. Email your name to boardmeeting@atanet.org with the subject line Request to Attend the ATA Board Meeting. \nLearn how a Board meeting works\nListen to The ATA Podcast: Inside the ATA Board Room for a look at what happens. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-20/ CATEGORIES:ATA Membership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ATA-Board-2026-May-e1780940609454.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T133000 DTSTAMP:20260727T154832Z CREATED:20260727T151842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T154832Z UID:10003906-1794312000-1794317400@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:The Iceberg Advantage: Uncovering Your High-Value Translation Niche DESCRIPTION:Stop competing in a crowded market and start commanding expert rates by turning your unique background and expertise into a high-demand\, AI-resistant translation niche.\nAs AI reshapes the translation market\, language professionals must focus on areas where human expertise\, judgment\, and specialized knowledge remain essential. This webinar will help you identify and build a profitable niche that sets you apart. \nExplore the “Iceberg Model” of personal business\, where much of your value comes from specialized knowledge that clients may not recognize until you learn how to position and market it. You’ll discover how to identify your non-linguistic strengths—from professional experience in fields like medicine and law to specialized interests and hobbies—and use them to create a “Translator Plus” profile. \nBy focusing on high-value sectors such as healthcare\, legal\, and brand-sensitive industries\, you’ll learn how to attract clients who value expertise\, reliability\, and risk reduction over low-cost solutions. This webinar provides practical strategies for researching markets\, defining your ideal client\, and optimizing your online presence to stand out in an AI-driven industry. \nBy attending this webinar\, you will learn how to:\n\nConduct a “7 Talents” Audit to uncover unique skills and experiences that can become a valuable specialization.\nIdentify profitable sub-niches by moving from broad fields to targeted areas with less competition.\nCreate a Buyer Persona to better understand potential clients\, their challenges\, and their decision-making priorities.\nDevelop a “Human-in-the-Loop” sales strategy that communicates the value of specialized human expertise.\nOptimize your LinkedIn profile and online presence to establish authority in your chosen niche.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nMaria Emilia Labaca blends a deep academic background with over a decade of experience navigating the linguistic landscape of the United States. Originally from Argentina\, she spent six years in California\, where she studied linguistics at San Francisco State University and earned a specialized certification in translation from the University of California San Diego. A pivotal moment in her early career was being mentored by ATA Past President Corinne McKay in 2012\, which helped shape her perspective on the business side of the industry. \nHer professional path is as diverse as it is specialized\, ranging from documenting Indigenous languages in Oaxaca\, Mexico\, to spending 10 years as a senior project manager and editor for a California-based agency. After refining the strategies that helped her land high-profile direct clients in the wellness space\, including The Glucose Goddess\, she cofounded W Studio Translations alongside her longtime colleague\, Gimena de Ibarra. Beyond her translation work\, Maria Emilia is a dedicated educator\, having served as the academic coordinator for the Technical-Scientific Translation program at the Instituto Superior CEM and as a professor guiding students through the realities of professional practice. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/the-iceberg-advantage-uncovering-your-high-value-translation-niche/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Business Strategies,Grow Your Career,Specialization ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Iceberg-Advantage-Uncovering-Your-High-Value-Translation-Niche-scaled-e1785165044342.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T150000 DTSTAMP:20261011T195901Z CREATED:20261011T195901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T195901Z UID:10003920-1794319200-1794322800@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:S&TD Division Networking Hour DESCRIPTION:Join the Science & Technology Division for an hour of networking. This will be an informal meetup with non-recorded\, small-group conversations where we share experiences and ideas based on an optional prompt. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet like-minded individuals—both introverts and extroverts—to learn from each other\, share stories\, make new connections\, or just say hello. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/std-division-networking-hour/ CATEGORIES:Networking,Specialization ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/logo-std-science-and-technology-division-e1747064459766.png ORGANIZER;CN="Science & Technology Division":MAILTO:divisionS_TD@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260325T155057Z CREATED:20260324T181925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T155057Z UID:10003880-1794513600-1794517200@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Deep Dive Networking: Setting New Goals for the New Year DESCRIPTION:Bring your snorkels and join the Business Practices Education Committee for a deep dive into one business topic!\nAs we go through the calendar reset at the end of the year\, we often reevaluate priorities\, commitments and goals. This is not just a New Year’s Resolution to toss aside on January 2\, but the concept of adjusting to changes so we can continue to be successful. 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-setting-new-goals-for-the-new-year/ 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-End-of-the-Year-Reset-scaled-e1774457666873.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115 DTSTAMP:20261014T154954Z CREATED:20261014T154954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T154954Z UID:10003921-1794614400-1794700799@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:MATI 23rd Annual Conference 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/mati-23rd-annual-conference/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ata-chapter-event-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Midwest Association of Translators & Interpreters (MATI)":MAILTO:meghan@fr-en.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T124500 DTSTAMP:20260813T165927Z CREATED:20260407T202508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T165927Z UID:10003883-1794916800-1794919500@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Diversifying Roles for Language Professionals\, Part 3: Coaching\, Teaching\, and the Mindset to Pivot DESCRIPTION:Feeling stuck in the same role and unsure how to pivot? This webinar focuses on mindset\, coaching\, and actionable steps to a career transition.\nThis webinar focuses on educator roles\, coaching\, and the psychology behind career transitions. Moving beyond traditional linguistic work requires more than new skills. It calls for a shift in mindset and a clear strategy for change. You will explore opportunities in teaching and training\, from interpreter education to corporate language programs\, while also learning how to identify and overcome limiting beliefs. The webinar provides a structured approach to breaking unproductive patterns and offers a practical roadmap for launching diversified services. \nBy attending this webinar\, you will:\n\nExplore opportunities in teaching\, training\, and coaching.\nIdentify limiting beliefs that block career growth.\nApply a reflection framework to break unproductive patterns.\nDevelop a clear plan to transition into a new role.\nLaunch diversified services with actionable next steps.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDolores Rojo Guiñazú is a sworn translator in Argentina\, authorized by the Colegio de Traductores Públicos de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. She has an MBA in marketing management from USAL and the University at Albany\, State University of New York\, and is a certified international copyeditor. She has been certified in post-editing and transcreation by the Translation Automation User Society. She specializes in marketing\, legal translation\, and quality assurance. She is a member of ASTM International (TC F43 on Language Services and Products)\, ACES: The Society for Editing\, PLAIN\, and ATA’s Standards Committee. She actively contributes to IRAM (Argentina’s ISO member body)\, working on translation and interpreting as well as security standards\, including their adaptation and localization for Argentina. She is also an ISO 27001:2013 internal auditor certified by Bureau Veritas. Dolores has been lecturing internationally on quality assurance and standards since 2017. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/diversifying-roles-for-language-professionals-part-3-coaching-teaching-and-the-mindset-to-pivot/ CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members,Grow Your Career ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Coaching-Teaching-and-the-Mindset-to-Pivot-scaled-e1775583330571.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T183000 DTSTAMP:20260303T005825Z CREATED:20260129T171928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T005825Z UID:10003857-1794936600-1794940200@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-11/ 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 END:VCALENDAR