BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//American Translators Association (ATA) - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260609T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260318T152705Z CREATED:20260317T181636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T152705Z UID:10003716-1781006400-1781010000@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Business Book Club DESCRIPTION:Calling all bookworms! ATA invites you to join our Business Book Club!\nWe’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. \nRegistration is free and open to all ATA members. Due to the interactive nature of this event\, it will not be recorded. \nHosted by ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/business-book-club-3/ CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Business-Book-Club-scaled-e1772497554639.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T160000 DTSTAMP:20260607T132027Z CREATED:20260607T132027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T132027Z UID:10003899-1780930800-1780934400@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:S&TD Leadership Council Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Science and Technology Division’s leadership council will be meeting to discuss upcoming division events. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/std-leadership-council-meeting/ CATEGORIES: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:20260606T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T150000 DTSTAMP:20260109T163709Z CREATED:20260107T172342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T163709Z UID:10003834-1780754400-1780758000@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-12/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20260530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTSTAMP:20260506T133050Z CREATED:20260506T133050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T133050Z UID:10003889-1780099200-1780271999@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Colorado Interpreters and Translators Association Conference 2026 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/colorado-interpreters-and-translators-association-conference-2026/ LOCATION:Denver\, Colorado ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ata-chapter-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTSTAMP:20260608T174436Z CREATED:20260307T174936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T174436Z UID:10003870-1780099200-1780271999@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 May 30-31 in Washington\, DC. 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. \nMay 29 is Vision Day. This is a closed meeting for the Board of Directors only. \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-18/ 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:20260527T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T223000 DTSTAMP:20260512T134527Z CREATED:20260512T134527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T134527Z UID:10003888-1779915600-1779921000@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:CLD Café: Practical Tips for Interpreters to Thrive in the AI Era DESCRIPTION: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 position ourselves in the market and provide clients with high-quality language and culture services that differentiate our practice from others in this AI era. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/cld-cafe-practical-tips-for-interpreters-to-thrive-in-the-ai-era/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Business Strategies,Free for Members,Interpreting 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;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260527 DTSTAMP:20260527T150931Z CREATED:20260312T225000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T150931Z UID:10003707-1779753600-1779839999@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:When Words Mislead: How to Read English Contracts Clearly in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Spot hidden meanings in contracts\, flag misleading terms\, and make confident translation decisions using expert insight and AI tools.\nTranslating 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 create ambiguity or unintended legal effects. \nThis webinar shows you how to spot those risks early on in your translation process. \nYou’ll learn how meaning is built in English contracts through drafting conventions\, not just vocabulary. We’ll break down recurring language such as open-ended time references\, conditional phrasing\, proviso clauses\, and other commonly misunderstood formulations. The focus is practical: What is this clause actually doing? What legal function does this wording serve? \nThe webinar also covers how to use AI responsibly. You’ll review AI-generated interpretations of contract excerpts and evaluate whether they truly reflect the legal meaning. You’ll learn how to correct\, refine\, and control AI output instead of relying on it blindly. \nDesigned for translators working to or from English in any language pair\, this webinar helps you produce clearer\, more accurate contract translations while reducing risk. \nYou will learn how to:\n\nIdentify ordinary words in English contracts that carry hidden legal meaning.\nMake clear\, defensible decisions when translating ambiguous contract language.\nEvaluate AI-generated interpretations and spot legal inaccuracies.\nUse AI to speed up research without losing control over meaning.\nPosition yourself as a trusted legal translator who reduces risk and revisions.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nGraciela Susana Souto is a certified translator and attorney with more than 35 years of experience in legal translation\, contract law\, intellectual property\, and comparative legal systems. She is a professor of legal translation and Anglo-American law at the Universidad Católica Argentina and has also taught at the Universidad de Buenos Aires\, the Universidad de Belgrano\, and the Universidad del Salvador. She was an instructor of legal translation in the Certificate in Translation Program at New York University’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies and has taught professional courses for translator associations throughout Latin America. She teaches at the undergraduate and graduate levels and regularly serves as a thesis advisor and member of graduate thesis committees. She has been invited by ATA to deliver seminars and webinars and was a distinguished speaker at the 2011 ATA Annual Conference. She also served as president of the Ethics Tribunal of the Buenos Aires Association of Sworn Translators. Her professional focus is on interpreting contract language and legal drafting across languages. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/when-words-mislead-how-to-read-english-contracts-clearly-in-the-age-of-ai/ CATEGORIES:Grow Your Career,Specialization,Tools and Technology,Translation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/When-Words-Mislead-How-to-Read-English-Contracts-Clearly-in-the-Age-of-AI-scaled-e1773355453818.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T183000 DTSTAMP:20260129T174512Z CREATED:20260129T171522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T174512Z UID:10003851-1779211800-1779215400@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-5/ 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:20260519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520 DTSTAMP:20260520T122119Z CREATED:20260305T154008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T122119Z UID:10003867-1779148800-1779235199@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Translating for Read-Aloud: Performativity and Rhythm in Picture Books DESCRIPTION: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.\nThis 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 experience language and culture. \nYou will tackle one of the biggest issues when translating for children and young adults: balancing formal elements like rhyme\, meter\, and style with the need for a text that works naturally when read aloud. This webinar will examine how words interact with illustrations\, layout\, and typography\, and how those elements affect translation choices. Drawing on the work of Riitta Oittinen and Henri Meschonnic\, it will also explore rhythm as more than meter or cadence\, focusing on how rhythm shapes meaning\, tone\, and reader engagement. \nStrengthen your decision-making skills by evaluating when close adherence to form helps or hurts the reading experience. You will leave with practical tools to justify your choices to editors and publishers and to approach picture book translation as work that carries real cultural impact. \nYou will learn how to:\n\nMake clear decisions about when to keep rhyme and meter and when to adapt them so your translation sounds natural and works well aloud.\nLook at the entire picture book before finalizing your draft\, taking into account the text\, illustrations\, layout\, and lettering as parts of a whole.\nShape rhythm intentionally to support meaning and tone\, and justify your choices based on how they affect the reader’s experience.\nCommunicate complex translation decisions clearly to editors and publishers\, demonstrate your expertise\, and position yourself for higher-level projects for children and young adults.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nLaura Estefanía is a literary translator\, editor\, and educator specializing in children’s literature. She holds advanced degrees in literature and literary translation from the University of Buenos Aires and a master’s degree in children’s literature. Her career gives her a full\, 360-degree view of the publishing world. She has worked as a translator for The Walt Disney Company and as an editor for Macmillan. She currently leads the Capicúa children’s imprint at V&R Editoras. Her work focuses on the real-world challenges of translating books meant to be read aloud\, especially the balance between style\, rhythm\, and performance. She teaches literary translation\, publishing\, and script translation at several institutions\, helping professionals make strong\, defensible choices that work on the page and out loud. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/translating-for-read-aloud-performativity-and-rhythm-in-picture-books/ CATEGORIES:Grow Your Career,Specialization,Translation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Translating-for-Read-Aloud-Performativity-and-Rhythm-in-Picture-Books-scaled-e1772673534260.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260303T171425Z CREATED:20260302T232201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T171425Z UID:10003864-1778788800-1778792400@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Virtual Brainstorm Networking DESCRIPTION:Find solutions and make connections during this networking event for translators and interpreters.\nJoin 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! \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/virtual-brainstorm-networking-11/ CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members,Grow Your Career,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Virtual-Brainstorm-Networking-scaled-e1742325493522.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515 DTSTAMP:20260909T202020Z CREATED:20260319T200708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T202020Z UID:10003874-1778716800-1778803199@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:ATA TEKTalks: Hidden Risk in AI Translation—Why Review Is the New Bottleneck DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis webinar examines why traditional review processes struggle to keep up with AI-driven production and where quality risks are most likely to appear. Through a discussion and a Q&A\, the focus will be on exploring common failure points in AI-assisted translation pipelines and understanding why “good enough” machine output can still introduce costly errors. \nIn this webinar\, you will:\n\nLearn practical strategies for scaling review without sacrificing quality\, including structured evaluation frameworks and AI-assisted review approaches.\nUnderstand why translation review is becoming the primary bottleneck in AI-driven localization workflows and where the biggest quality risks appear.\nIdentify the most common error types that emerge in AI-generated translations and how they impact meaning\, compliance\, and client trust.\nLearn practical strategies for scaling translation review processes without increasing review time or operational costs.\nExplore how AI-assisted review tools can support translators and reviewers in identifying issues faster while maintaining human oversight of final quality decisions.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nMarco Baglioni is the chief executive officer and co-founder of LanguageCheck.ai and founder of the language technology company Aqrate. With 25 years of experience in the translation and localization industry\, he has worked at the intersection of language services\, workflow automation\, and AI-driven quality evaluation. Marco focuses on developing technologies that help translators\, language services providers\, and enterprises scale translation quality in AI-assisted workflows. His work centers on practical applications of AI for translation review\, risk detection\, and quality scoring. Through LanguageCheck.ai\, he is advancing new approaches to translation quality management that combine human expertise with AI-assisted evaluation. \n  \n\n  \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. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/ata-tektalks-hidden-risk-in-ai-translation-why-review-is-the-new-bottleneck/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Free for Members,Tools and Technology,Translation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/TEKTalk-Is-Wordfast-the-Right-Tool-for-You-e1747066576290.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260513 DTSTAMP:20260512T204904Z CREATED:20260307T155434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T204904Z UID:10003869-1778544000-1778630399@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:French Grammar Masterclass: The Participe Passé Explained DESCRIPTION:“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!\nJoin 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 know. \nAfter a concise review of the theory\, we’ll move on to practical application through guided exercises and discussion. You’ll work through examples drawn from legal and general contexts\, with special attention to complex sentence structures. \nThis webinar is designed for French speakers and advanced learners who want to write more accurately\, avoid common mistakes\, and gain confidence with one of the most challenging areas of French grammar. \nYou will learn how to:\n\nReview French grammar (theory).\nWork on legal/medical/general sentences.\nImprove writing skills in French (complex sentences).\n\nAbout the Presenter\nGrace Shalhoub is a court-certified translator in France who has specialized in legal translation since 2014. She is responsible for translating criminal proceedings for French courts and also translates documents related to business disputes\, family law matters\, and inheritance cases for direct clients\, attorneys\, and notaries. Based in Paris\, she has more than 10 years of experience teaching legal English and English-to-French translation at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/french-grammar-masterclass-the-participe-passe-explained/ CATEGORIES:Grow Your Career,Specialization,Translation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/French-Grammar-Masterclass-The-Participe-Passe-Explained-scaled-e1772898284121.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTSTAMP:20260507T200538Z CREATED:20260305T161439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T200538Z UID:10003868-1778112000-1778198399@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Vocal Health and Sustainable Routines for Conference Interpreters DESCRIPTION:Learn practical\, science-based vocal techniques to prevent vocal fatigue\, reduce strain\, and protect your voice before\, during\, and after high-demand assignments.\nConference 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 your voice before\, during\, and after assignments\, with a focus on efficiency and long-term career sustainability. \nYou will explore a structured approach to vocal care that includes breathing techniques\, voice placement\, posture alignment\, and self-monitoring skills\, all adapted to the real demands of conference and simultaneous interpreting. The focus is on simple routines that are easy to remember and use on the job\, since exercises only work if you can stick with them. \nThis webinar will also cover early warning signs of vocal overload\, ways to prevent vocal and listening fatigue\, and how to use your voice effectively in multilingual\, high-pressure settings. While this webinar is not a substitute for individualized medical or clinical care\, it provides practical tools to improve vocal efficiency\, protect your voice\, and support a long\, sustainable career. \nYou will learn how to:\n\nApply practical vocal routines tailored to conference interpreting before\, during\, and after each workday.\nReduce vocal fatigue and prevent common voice strain in high-demand settings.\nImprove vocal efficiency\, clarity\, and endurance without adding physical effort.\nRecognize early signs of vocal overload to build confidence and protect your voice long term.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nMijal Guinguis is a singer\, voice-over artist\, and licensed speech therapist who helps professionals get the most from their voice. She coaches interpreters\, actors\, singers\, and teachers on speaking efficiently\, avoiding strain\, and keeping their voices strong for the long haul. With over a decade of experience\, she blends voice science with practical\, real-world techniques that stick. Her active music career gives her a firsthand view of the voice as both a technical and expressive tool\, making her approach smart\, direct\, and results-driven. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/vocal-health-and-sustainable-routines-for-conference-interpreters/ CATEGORIES:Grow Your Career,Interpreting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Vocal-Health-and-Sustainable-Routines-for-Conference-Interpreters-scaled-e1772673382715.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T235148Z CREATED:20260429T234551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T235148Z UID:10003886-1777896000-1777899600@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Nordic Literature in Translation: A Conversation with Mia Spangenberg DESCRIPTION:ATA’s Nordic & Literary Divisions Invite You to a Webinar!\nJoin 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 coming-of-age in 20th-century Finland. \nPlease RSVP by May 2 to the Literary Division at divisionLD@atanet.org. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/nordic-literature-in-translation-a-conversation-with-mia-spangenberg/ CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Networking,Specialization ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/logo-ld-literary-division-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nordic Division":MAILTO:divisionND@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTSTAMP:20250507T204157Z CREATED:20210324T183357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T204157Z UID:10003334-1777593600-1780271999@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Advocacy\, Impact\, and Innovation Awards: Open for Submissions DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nAdvocacy Award\nImpact Award\nInnovation Award\n\nThese awards are bestowed in even-numbered years. The deadline to submit is May 31. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/advocacy-impact-and-innovation-awards-open-for-submissions/2026-05-01/ CATEGORIES:ATA Membership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AFTI_2-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@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 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: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;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: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 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: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;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;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;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;VALUE=DATE:20260331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTSTAMP:20251113T173831Z CREATED:20230126T192551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T173831Z UID:10003390-1774915200-1775001599@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Mentoring Program: Application Deadline DESCRIPTION: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. \nMentee 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 year. Mentees will be selected through a competitive application process. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/mentoring-program-application-deadline/2026-03-31/ CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Business Strategies,Grow Your Career ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ATA-Mentoring-Program-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T170000 DTSTAMP:20260323T152831Z CREATED:20260322T213810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T152831Z UID:10003877-1774713600-1774717200@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:ALD Coffee Break: Let’s Get Together DESCRIPTION:Let’s take a break together!\nSometimes 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. \nJoin us for a relaxed ALD Coffee Break to connect\, chat\, and enjoy a moment together. Your presence will make the gathering even more meaningful. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/ald-coffee-break-lets-get-together/ CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Networking,Specialization ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/logo-ald-arabic-language-division-e1774215477931.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329 DTSTAMP:20260313T171902Z CREATED:20260313T171902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T171902Z UID:10003712-1774656000-1774742399@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:CATI 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/cati-annual-conference/ 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:20260327T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T140000 DTSTAMP:20260311T130753Z CREATED:20260311T130753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T130753Z UID:10003701-1774616400-1774620000@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Post-Pandemic Sworn Translations in Italy: Challenges and Best Practices DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn about the sworn translation process in Italy\, which has become much more complicated post-pandemic. \nThe presentation will be in Italian. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/post-pandemic-sworn-translations-in-italy-challenges-and-best-practices/ CATEGORIES:Grow Your Career,Specialization,Translation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/logo-ata-italian-language-division-e1747064655231.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Italian Language Division":MAILTO:divisionILD@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329 DTSTAMP:20251215T192712Z CREATED:20251215T192712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T192712Z UID:10003823-1774569600-1774742399@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:MICATA 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/micata-annual-conference-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ata-chapter-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328 DTSTAMP:20260209T191315Z CREATED:20220125T180607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T191315Z UID:10003429-1774569600-1774655999@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Call for Nominations Deadline DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/call-for-nominations-deadline-2023-03-01-2026-03-29/ CATEGORIES:ATA Membership ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/feature-images-17-1-e1770664063491.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR