Newsbriefs: September 30, 2024

 

 


September 30, 2024

Happy International Translation Day from ATA!

 

Today is International Translation Day! It’s a chance to remind the world just how critical translators and interpreters really are!

 

It wouldn’t be possible without translators and interpreters!

A United Nations resolution passed in 2017 recognizes International Translation Day (September 30) as the day to pay tribute to the work of language professionals.

 

Celebrate International Translation Day by raising awareness within your professional and personal network about the importance of the T&I professions and your role in it! Why not share a post on social media about why being a language professional matters to you and/or those around you?

 

From all of us at ATA — Thank you for helping connect the world through language!

ATA Elections: Get to Know the Candidates

The slate is set, the candidates are ready, and your opportunity to learn more about who’s running for the Board is in front of you.

 

Who’s on the Ballot?

ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming ATA 65th Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, October 30–November 2, 2024, to elect the following:

 

  • President-Elect (one unexpired position to be filled for a remaining term of one year).
  • Director (three regular positions, each for a three-year term).
  • Director (one unexpired position to be filled for a remaining term of one year).

 

The Annual Meeting of Voting Members and Elections will be held Thursday, October 31, 2024. This year’s candidates are:

 

President-Elect | Remaining One-Year Term

Viktoryia Baum

Andy Benzo

 

Director | Three-Year Term 

Isabel Asensio

Jason Jolley

Jessie Liu

Marcela Renna

Jaime Russell

Yasha Saebi

Marifer Sager

Romina Marazzato Sparano

 

Become an Informed Voter

Take time to learn more about the individuals on the slate—from background to experience to what they hope to accomplish as a member of ATA’s Board. And don’t forget to vote!

 

Candidate Statements Now Online: Read the individual candidate statements on ATA’s website to find out what skills each will bring to the Board and what they hope to accomplish if elected. Even if you’re not a Voting member, check out what this year’s candidates envision for ATA’s future.

 

Breakfast with the Candidates: If you’re attending ATA’s 65th Annual Conference, you’ll have the chance to meet the candidates at breakfast on Thursday, October 31 (7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.).

 

Attention Voting Members

ATA has partnered with Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) to administer the 2024 elections. Voting members will receive proxy ballots and instructions by email on September 30, 2024. All voting will be electronic—there will be no paper ballots on-site.

 

If you’re an ATA Voting member and do not receive the email from SBS by October 1, 2024, please contact support@directvote.net.

 

For Technical Support: Technical support is available Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT, excluding holidays. Call +1-952-974-2339 or submit a question or chat at https://www.directvote.net/ATA/Support.aspx.

 

Important! Add SBS to Your Safe Sender List: To ensure your election-specific broadcast email arrives safely in your inbox, simply add the following email address as an approved sender: noreply@directvote.net.

Early Registration Rates Extended!

The early registration rates for ATA65 have been extended through October 7, 2024. You now have some extra time to register at the best price for the T&I event of the year! Come and connect with other professionals in your field, continue your professional development, and help build our ATA community!

 

Find 3-day, 2-day, and 1-day registration rates. Don’t delay – register today!

Start Planning Your ATA65 Sessions

With a number of topics and sessions to choose from, you can create a conference path unique to you and your needs. Find the full list of conference sessions, speakers, and events on the conference website and start planning your journey!

 

Advanced Skills & Training Day

Advanced Skills and Training (AST) Day takes place Wednesday, October 30th. This “conference-before-the-conference” will provide specialized education and networking opportunities. See the full list of AST courses.

 

Book Your Room

A limited number of rooms at the Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center (conference headquarters hotel) and the DoubleTree by Hilton Portland have been reserved at a discount for attendees. ATA rates are available until October 4, 2024, or as space allows.

 

Stay & Win! Book your room at the Hyatt or the DoubleTree and you’ll be entered to win one free night. Five winners will be selected! ATA will pay one night of your existing hotel reservation (single rate, room and tax only). No cash payment or reimbursement will occur. Book Your Hotel Now!

 

Visa Information

You may need a visa to travel to the U.S. We encourage you to make the necessary arrangements as soon as possible. Please see the ATA65 website for additional information. Review visa information now!

 

Schedule at a Glance

Get a quick overview of all the sessions and events taking place at ATA65! Visit the Schedule at a Glance page.

 

Become a Sponsor

By becoming an ATA Sponsor, you’ll not only get noticed by 1,100 conference attendees, but ATA will promote your company or organization to over 7,000 members before, during, and after the conference! Visit the ATA65 website for information on available ATA Sponsorship Packages. For questions about sponsorship opportunities, contact Chelsey Sleeter at sponsorship@atanet.org.

 

Become an Exhibitor

Reach a targeted audience of translators, interpreters, company owners, and students who need your specific products and services. By exhibiting at ATA65, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with both conference attendees and ATA members through a variety of methods, including in the conference app, ATA publications, a website listing, and more! Secure your space today! For questions about exhibit opportunities, contact Chelsey Sleeter at sponsorship@atanet.org.

 

Headshot Photographer

If it has been some time since you have updated your professional headshot, you’re in luck! There are headshot appointments available at ATA65. Photographer Antonio Harris, owner of Antonio Harris Photography, is offering on-site headshot services. Get three (3) amazing headshots for $40.00. Schedule your headshot today!

 

Need More Information?

If you have any questions, please contact:

ATA Events Team

ata65@atanet.org

ATA’s Spanish Language Division and the Midwest Association of

Translators and Interpreters

 

“Virtual Translation and Interpreting Summit on the Diversity and Vitality of Spanish”

 

Date: October 12, 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Central Time (CT)

Location: Virtual (via Zoom)

 

ATA’s Spanish Language Division and the Midwest Association of Translators and Interpreters (an ATA chapter) are pleased to announce the abstracts and distinguished list of speakers who will participate in our virtual summit. Each speaker will bring a unique and insightful perspective on the various linguistic aspects of Spanish, which will enrich discussions and promote a deeper understanding of its importance in today’s world. We’re inviting students, translators, interpreters, linguists, and professionals working with Spanish to join us!

 

Click here for more details and to register

 

Questions: pdc.ataspd@gmail.com

 

Call For Papers

XXIII FIT World Congress 2025

Theme: “Mastering the Machine: Shaping an Intelligent Future”

The XXIII FIT World Congress will take place at the World Intellectual Property Organization Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, from September 4-6, 2025.

 

Proposals may be in French, English, or Spanish. For the full call for papers with complete details and conditions, see: https://fit-ift.org/congress2025.

 

To submit an abstract or poster proposal, please use one of the following links, according to your language of choice: EnglishFrenchSpanish.

 

Submission Deadline: November 1, 2024

 

For any questions or comments, please contact the Papers Management Committee at papers@fit2025.org.

ATA’s Public Relations and Advocacy Committees Need Your Writing Expertise!

Volunteer for ATA and put your writing skills to great use! The PR and Advocacy Committees are seeking strong writers with a passion for raising awareness about the T&I professions to join their teams. Volunteers should be self-starters who can work with minimal guidance to help draft content such as press releases, blog posts, statement letters to decision-makers, etc. Volunteers must be current ATA members in any individual member category.

 

Contact Jamie Hartz (jamie@tildelanguage.com) or Ben Karl (ben@bktranslation.com) to learn more.

 

Learn more about ATA’s Public Relations Committee here

Learn more about ATA’s Advocacy Committee here

How to Contact ATA

 

Did you know you can reach an ATA staff member between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday? Our team is ready to assist you. When dialing the ATA Headquarters phone number — (703) 683-6100 — please be sure to listen to the operator’s phone prompts to reach the appropriate staff person or department. ATA phones are not answered by a dedicated staff person. You can dial the extension followed by the pound (#) or hash symbol to reach a live person between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

 

 

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