American Translators Association
ATA 66th Annual Conference
Westin Boston Seaport Hotel 425 Summer Street, Boston, MA, United StatesCelebrate your passion and profession at ATA66! Dedicated translators and interpreters come from all over the world to share their unique experiences while building relationships in a supportive and generous community. They come to invest in themselves and their future as professional language services providers. Celebrate with 1,200 translators and interpreters from over 60 countries…
Certification Exam: In-Person
Boston, MA Boston, MA, United StatesATA Membership Required You must be an ATA member to register for the ATA Certification exam. ATA membership is not refundable. Join ATA Note: Exams sell out quickly and there is no guarantee space will be available by the time your membership is processed. Registration Deadline: The deadline to register for this exam was…
Board of Directors Meeting
Westin Boston Seaport Hotel 425 Summer Street, Boston, MA, United StatesThe 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. Want to attend this meeting? This Board of Directors Meeting will be held in Boston, Massachusetts. All ATA members are invited to attend. Email your name and membership…
From Blah to Beautiful: How to Make Social Media Graphics that Pop with Canva
Learn how to transform dull social media posts into eye-catching, on-brand content in this fun, hands-on webinar. Is your social media presence looking a little… blah? Join us for a fun, interactive webinar where you’ll discover how to transform your social media content from ordinary to wow using Canva. We’ll walk through practical techniques, share…
Business Questions We All Have
There are some business questions we all keep asking. Learn how to get answers. As freelance language professionals, we often feel highly confident in our language skills but less comfortable with the business side of a language career. ATA’s Business Practices Online Community exists so we can share questions, concerns, answers, and support. Find out…
ATA TEKTalks: How to Raise Your Post-Editing Productivity with CotranslatorAI
Feeling LOC’d out? ATA TEKTalks is here to help! Join us to discover strategies that enhance your post-editing workflows. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to pre-purpose AI prompts for superior post-editing results, leverage workflow accelerators to boost efficiency, and apply a proven methodology for refining your prompts. We’ll kick off with a concise, 10-minute…
Everything You Need to Know about ATA’s Mastermind Program
Discover the benefits of ATA’s Mastermind Program and learn how peer-based, small team mentoring can serve your business needs. Mastermind groups use a peer-based mentoring concept in which individuals form small teams to learn from each other for personal and professional growth. Each year, ATA’s Mastermind Program connects members from various fields and language pairs…
Medical Translation and Terminology in Heart Health, Breast Cancer, and Diabetes
Are you ready to build your confidence and competence when translating women’s health—and make a real impact on your work? Then this practical, hands-on virtual workshop is your gateway to mastering essential medical terminology! Are you a new or aspiring medical translator or interpreter ready to specialize in women’s health? Join us and start building…
ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up Live on LinkedIn
Learn all about the benefits of ATA membership! Whether you are considering joining ATA as a new member or are a longtime member needing a refresher on all the benefits ATA has to offer, this FREE LinkedIn Live event is for you. ATA is continuously working to add more benefits for our members. There are…
ATA TEKTalks: Cloud-Based CAT Tools – Can They Work?
Feeling LOC’d out? ATA TEKTalks is here to help! This ATA TEKTalks will feature a new cloud-based CAT Tool, Trados Go. We know that most translators prefer desktop CAT tools, so we’re definitely not taking Studio away. At the same time, we also know that some users prefer working in the browser. So, we would…
To-MAY-to, To-MAH-to: State Laws, State Lingo, and the Interpreter’s Dilemma
Interpreting criminal charges accurately across state lines is more critical than ever. Learn how to navigate legal terminology differences in a post-COVID, multi-jurisdictional world. Laws differ from state to state, which can affect the terminology interpreters use in and out of the courtroom. It’s even more critical in a post-Covid world where many interpreters work…
ASTM F2575 Certification: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Prepare
Are you a language services provider owner curious about ASTM F2575 certification? Join this expert-led webinar for a practical look at the standard, the audit process, and how certification can enhance your credibility and business value. This webinar will offer a clear, practical overview of the ASTM F2575-23 Standard Practice for Language Translation and its…
Mastermind Program: Open for Applications
Don't go it alone! Translators and interpreters often go into business understanding that finding and retaining clients will be hard work. What many fail to see, however, is the difficulty in running a business alone and not always knowing what to do next. This is where ATA can help! ATA's Mastermind Program uses a peer-based…
Lewis Galantière Award: Open for Submissions
The Lewis Galantière Award is bestowed biennially in even-numbered years for a distinguished book-length literary translation from any language, except German, into English.
Mentoring Program: Open for Applications
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. Mentee 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…
Land the Job: Strategies for Interpreters and Translators (Part 3)
Gain practical tools and expert guidance tailored to help language professionals succeed in today’s competitive job market. This three-part webinar series is designed to equip interpreters and translators with the tools, strategies, and confidence needed to navigate the modern job market. Each part will provide practical, industry-specific guidance on résumé writing, job searching, and personal…
Mastermind Program: Application Deadline
Don't go it alone! Translators and interpreters often go into business understanding that finding and retaining clients will be hard work. What many fail to see, however, is the difficulty in running a business alone and not always knowing what to do next. This is where ATA can help! ATA's Mastermind Program uses a peer-based…
Call for Speakers Deadline
By contributing to the advancement of your profession, you will build your reputation and résumé, widen your networking circle, and position yourself as a key player to help shape the future of the T&I industry. The proposal submission deadline is March 1. Proposal submission is open to everyone. ATA membership is not required.
Lewis Galantière Award: Submission Deadline
The Lewis Galantière Award is bestowed biennially in even-numbered years for a distinguished book-length literary translation from any language, except German, into English.
Call for Nominations Deadline
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.
Mentoring Program: Application Deadline
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. Mentee 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…
Advocacy, Impact, and Innovation Awards: Open for Submissions
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. Advocacy Award Impact Award Innovation Award These awards are bestowed in even-numbered years. The deadline to submit is May 31.
School Outreach Contest Deadline
Share your passion with the next generation and you could win a free registration to the ATA Annual Conference. ATA's School Outreach Program encourages professional translators and interpreters to visit classrooms—in person or virtually, anywhere in the world, to any age group—and share their passion for language with students. We make it easy by offering…
Mastermind Program: Open for Applications
Don't go it alone! Translators and interpreters often go into business understanding that finding and retaining clients will be hard work. What many fail to see, however, is the difficulty in running a business alone and not always knowing what to do next. This is where ATA can help! ATA's Mastermind Program uses a peer-based…