BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//American Translators Association (ATA) - ECPv6.16.4.1//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;VALUE=DATE:20260806 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTSTAMP:20260806T190423Z CREATED:20260407T202720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T190423Z UID:10003885-1785974400-1786060799@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Diversifying Roles for Language Professionals\, Part 2: The Linguist as an Expert and Strategic Advisor DESCRIPTION:Trapped doing basic translation work while the market moves toward higher-value roles? See how to reposition your expertise for consulting\, strategy\, and specialized in-house opportunities.\nYou will learn how to move beyond basic execution into expert and advisory roles. The webinar highlights growing demand for customized\, high level language solutions and offers practical paths into consulting\, institutional\, and government roles. It also explores opportunities in AI services and shows how to leverage past experience to provide premium quality assurance and corporate consulting. \nBy attending this webinar\, you will:\n\nRecognize where expert human oversight is essential in high-stakes fields.\nIdentify certification and accreditation paths that increase credibility.\nExplore in-house roles in government and institutional settings.\nLeverage opportunities in AI data\, prompt engineering\, and cultural validation.\nReposition your experience to offer consulting and high-value services.\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-2-the-linguist-as-an-expert-and-strategic-advisor/ CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members,Grow Your Career,Specialization ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Linguist-as-an-Expert-and-Strategic-Advisor-scaled-e1775582711748.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTSTAMP:20260730T200819Z CREATED:20260515T134206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T200819Z UID:10003893-1785369600-1785455999@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Entering the Official Document Translation Market\, Part 1: Defining the Market and Niche DESCRIPTION:Struggling to find a niche that offers steady\, long-term income amidst the AI chaos? Learn how to thrive in the official document niche.\nThis webinar shows how translators at any stage\, including beginners\, can enter and succeed in the official document translation market. Part 1 provides a clear overview of the market\, including who the buyers are and what types of documents they need translated. It also covers the core skills required to succeed. \nBy attending this webinar\, you will learn how to:\n\nUnderstand why the official document niche remains stable and profitable.\nIdentify and work with typical buyers in this market.\nRecognize the most common document types.\nBuild the skills needed to succeed.\nNavigate certified translation and related concepts.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nStephen Rifkind has operated Gaguzia Translations since 2004. He translates from Hebrew (and from French and Russian when there is an opportunity) into American and British English\, specializing in legal and financial documents\, in particular contracts and official documents. He is a member of ATA and the Société française des traducteurs (France)\, a Recognized Translator by the Israeli Translators Association\, and a Proz.com-certified Pro. His eclectic education background includes a BA in Russian\, teaching credentials in French\, and an MBA and legal studies. He has also been a lecturer of English at Braude College of Engineering in Karmiel\, Israel\, for over 30 years. He has produced a weekly post on translation\, language\, and culture for over 10 years. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/entering-the-official-document-translation-market-part-1-defining-the-market-and-niche/ CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members,Grow Your Career,Specialization,Translation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Entering-the-Official-Document-Translation-Market-scaled-e1778852121649.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T183000 DTSTAMP:20260129T174442Z CREATED:20260129T171655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T174442Z UID:10003853-1784655000-1784658600@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*ATA Member NumberI 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 \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-7/ 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;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T133000 DTSTAMP:20260612T182300Z CREATED:20260611T190430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T182300Z UID:10003902-1784635200-1784640600@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Decision-Making in Corporate Law Translation\, Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Go beyond entity names and corporate documents to tackle some of the most challenging concepts in corporate law translation\, including shareholder rights\, stock options\, RSUs\, phantom shares\, and other equity-based compensation mechanisms.\nHow do you translate a right of first refusal when the concept functions differently across legal systems? What distinguishes a tag-along right from a drag-along right? And how should translators approach terms such as phantom shares\, stock options\, or voting trusts when no direct equivalent exists? Designed for English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English legal translators\, this workshop examines corporate structures\, shareholder rights\, and equity-based compensation mechanisms in the United States and the United Kingdom. Through authentic corporate documents and guided translation exercises\, participants will deepen their understanding of key legal concepts and develop strategies for making accurate\, informed translation decisions rather than relying on automatic terminology equivalents. \nBy attending this workshop\, you will:\n\nUnderstand the structure and governance of corporations in the United States and the United Kingdom\, including the role of bylaws\, shareholders’ agreements\, and other corporate documents.\nAnalyze different classes of shares\, shareholder rights\, voting arrangements\, and control mechanisms used in corporate governance.\nDistinguish among key share-related rights and protections\, including rights of first refusal\, preemptive rights\, tag-along rights\, and drag-along rights.\nExplore stock options\, phantom shares\, and other equity-based incentive mechanisms\, along with share pledges and security interests involving shares.\nApply practical translation strategies through guided exercises based on authentic corporate law documents\, including bylaws\, shareholders’ agreements\, voting provisions\, and share pledge clauses.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nGraciela Susana Souto is a 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/decision-making-in-corporate-law-translation-part-2/ CATEGORIES:Grow Your Career,Specialization,Translation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Decision-Making-in-Corporate-Law-Translation-scaled-e1781126195239.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T133000 DTSTAMP:20260612T182216Z CREATED:20260611T185929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T182216Z UID:10003901-1784030400-1784035800@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Decision-Making in Corporate Law Translation\, Part 1 DESCRIPTION:Join us as we tackle common challenges that legal translators face when working across different legal systems.\nHow do you translate an LLC when there is no exact equivalent in your legal system? Is a partnership truly the same as a sociedad colectiva? And what distinguishes a right of first refusal from a preemptive right? Strengthen your legal translation skills by learning how business organizations are structured in common law jurisdictions. \nThis workshop explores partnerships\, limited liability entities\, and corporations\, while addressing common challenges that arise when translating across legal systems. Through comparisons\, translation strategies\, and hands-on exercises using real legal documents\, you’ll learn how to accurately translate business entity terminology and handle legal concepts that may not have direct equivalents in Spanish-speaking jurisdictions. \nBy attending this workshop\, you will:\n\nUnderstand the concept of business organizations in common law jurisdictions and distinguish business entities from corporate entities.\nIdentify the principal forms of partnerships\, including general partnerships\, limited partnerships (LPs)\, limited liability partnerships (LLPs)\, and limited liability limited partnerships (LLLPs).\nExamine the distinguishing features of limited liability companies (LLCs) and compare them functionally with selected business entities in Spanish-speaking jurisdictions.\nRecognize translation challenges that arise from non-equivalent legal concepts and develop strategies for translating business entity names and organizational terminology.\nApply your knowledge through guided translation exercises drawn from partnership agreements\, limited partnership agreements\, and LLC operating agreements.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nGraciela Susana Souto is a 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/decision-making-in-corporate-law-translation-part-1/ CATEGORIES:Grow Your Career,Specialization,Translation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Decision-Making-in-Corporate-Law-Translation-scaled-e1781126195239.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624 DTSTAMP:20260623T195019Z CREATED:20260312T223500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T195019Z UID:10003704-1782172800-1782259199@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:The Changing Terminology of French Law DESCRIPTION:Learn the latest French legal terminology changes from recent Civil and Criminal Code reforms\, including November 2025 updates.\nIn the past 20 years\, French legal terminology evolved: the core part of the French Civil Code (on the law of obligations) has been completely rewritten\, the French Code of Civil Procedure has undergone significant changes\, and some courts have been renamed while others have been eliminated. Furthermore\, the entire Code of Criminal Procedure is being rewritten\, with additional changes made to the names of several longstanding courts. This means that older dictionaries and reference materials\, such as the excellent ones produced by the Council of Europe in the 1990s\, are hopelessly out of date\, and internet searches can also be misleading unless the materials you find online indicate the date on which they were drafted. This webinar provides a concise overview of these changes\, with clear explanations by prominent lawyer-translator and past ATA President Tom West. \nYou will learn how to:\n\nUpdate your knowledge of key terms in modern French law.\nExplain recent terminology changes to clients with confidence.\nReceive a practical handout summarizing the major updates.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nTom West received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia Law School\, was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1990\, and practiced law for five years before starting a legal translation company. He has more than 35 years of experience as a legal translator and has taught legal translation at Georgia State University\, Kent State University\, and Montclair State University. He is a popular presenter at ATA conferences and around the world. He is ATA-certified for translation from French\, Spanish\, German\, and Dutch into English. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/the-changing-terminology-of-french-law/ CATEGORIES:Grow Your Career,Specialization,Translation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Changing-Terminology-of-French-Law-scaled-e1773353658219.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTSTAMP:20260625T150728Z CREATED:20260602T182351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T150728Z UID:10003897-1781740800-1781827199@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:ATA-FIT Standards Symposium - Beyond Compliance: Shaping Trust\, Quality\, and AI Governance in T&I DESCRIPTION:Explore the current developments\, challenges\, and opportunities related to the standards shaping the future of the translation and interpreting professions.\nJoin us for the third international symposium\, organized by ATA’s Standards Committee in collaboration with the International Standards Standing Committee of the International Federation of Translators (FIT). This webinar features opening remarks by ATA President Andy Benzo and FIT President Guillaume Deneufbourg\, followed by an in-depth discussion of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and ASTM International standards. \nAbout the Presenters\nAndy Benzo (ATA President): Opening Remarks\nAndy Benzo\, CT\, is an internationally recognized legal translator\, lawyer\, and speaker with more than 35 years of experience in English to/from Spanish translation. Originally from Argentina and based in California for more than 27 years\, she has degrees in law and translation and has built a distinguished career in legal translation. She is the current president of ATA\, where she has held numerous leadership positions and holds ATA certification (English-to-Spanish). She has taught legal and business translation\, as well as simultaneous and consecutive interpreting\, at the University of California San Diego Extension\, and has presented workshops and keynote lectures at conferences around the world. Committed to advancing professional standards\, she actively contributes to ASTM International committees and serves as a U.S. expert on International Organization for Standardization standards initiatives. As an international speaker\, she advocates for a human-centered approach to communication and explores the evolving relationship among AI\, ethics\, language\, and law. \nGuillaume Deneufbourg (FIT President): Opening Remarks\nGuillaume Deneufbourg is the current president of the International Federation of Translators\, FIT\, (2025-2028)\, the global federation representing translators\, interpreters\, and terminologists worldwide. As a freelance translator from English and Dutch into French and lecturer at the University of Mons (Belgium)\, he combines academic\, professional\, and institutional perspectives on the language professions. As FIT president\, he is particularly committed to strengthening international cooperation\, supporting professional associations\, promoting high standards in translation and interpreting\, and ensuring that language professionals remain visible and relevant in a rapidly changing world shaped by technology and AI. He regularly speaks at international conferences and professional events worldwide. \nAimee Benavides: ASTM International Standards for T&I Advocacy and Professionalization\nAimee Benavides is a federally certified court interpreter and has been a California court-certified interpreter since 2003. She served on the board of directors of the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators for five years\, during which she served as chair for two years. As vice chair of the ASTM International Executive Committee\, she has contributed to the revisions to the interpreting standard and is currently working on the development of additional revisions regarding remote interpreting. At the beginning of the pandemic\, she began exploring Zoom and its remote interpreting functionality with colleagues in practice groups. Those practice groups evolved into a professional partnership now known as TEA Language Solutions. She has been a freelance interpreter since 2010\, and her clients include focus group moderators\, agricultural product manufacturers\, and distributors\, in addition to nonprofits and legal professionals. \nAlan Melby: License to Label\nAlan Melby\, CT\, became fascinated with translation in the mid-1960s while studying in France as a high school student. In 1978\, after obtaining a PhD in computational linguistics\, he experienced an intellectual crisis regarding the nature of language\, concluding that unambiguous general language would be the ultimate prison\, but domain-specific language can and should be unambiguous. In 1979\, he shifted his focus toward the development and use of tools for human translators. In the 1980s\, he became an ATA-certified French-to-English translator. In the 1990s\, he developed an interest in the philosophy of language and wrote a book about human and machine translation (The Possibility of Language) with a philosopher\, Terry Warner. Since the 2000s\, he has focused on service to the translation profession\, previously serving on the governing boards of ATA\, then the International Federation of Translators (FIT)\, and currently (2025) as president of LTAC Global\, a small nonprofit\, and chair of the FIT Standards Committee. In 2014\, he retired from full-time teaching and became an emeritus full professor attached to Brigham Young University in Provo\, Utah. \nArle Lommel: The Role of Standards in Strengthening the Language Sector Globally\nArle Lommel is vice president of research at the independent market advisory firm CSA Research\, where he focuses on language technology\, the role of human talent\, and the economic value of language. He has a BA in linguistics and an MA and PhD in ethnographic research. He was the former director of standards at the Localization Standards Industry Association and a senior consultant at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence in Berlin. He was instrumental in the development of key language industry standards – including TMX\, TBX\, SRX\, and ITS 2.0 – and was the chief architect of Multidimensional Quality Metrics. He speaks English\, Hungarian\, and German\, with a smattering of other languages. When not working\, he is a vocal performer and plays a variety of musical instruments. He currently resides in Indiana. \nGiovanna Carriero-Contreras: Interpreting Standards: Advancing Quality\, Professionalism\, and Best Practices\nGiovanna Carriero-Contreras is a leader in the language services industry with over 30 years of experience in interpreting and translation. She is the founder of Cesco Linguistic Services and T360nBeyond\, as well as a visionary in the field\, shaping industry standards through her work with ASTM International\, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)\, ATA\, the Association of Language Companies\, and the American Association of Interpreters and Translators in Education (AAITE)\, where she serves as chair-elect. She played a pivotal role in co-authoring The Community Interpreter and Medical Interpreter textbooks and training programs\, in developing AAITE’s National Code of Ethics\, and in leading key projects in ISO interpreting standards\, including as editor of the latest publication of ISO 13611:2024 Interpreting services — Community interpreting — Requirements and recommendations\, and the review as a co-project leader of ISO 18841:2018 Interpreting services — General requirements and recommendations. A recipient of the 2020 Bill Daniels Ethical Leader of the Year award\, she is dedicated to advancing professional ethics\, training\, and language access initiatives\, in alignment with ongoing efforts to address the evolving impact of AI technologies and legislative changes. \nIngemar Strandvik: Why Are Specifications Important?\nIngemar Strandvik worked for 15 years as a quality manager for the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Translation\, where he formerly worked as a translator. For the past 10 years\, he has also been active in standardization work for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and ASTM International\, acting as co-project leader for ISO 11669. Prior to joining the European Commission\, he worked in translation training\, lexicography\, and as a Swedish state-authorized legal translator and court interpreter. He is currently a board member of the Multidimensional Quality Metrics Council\, Transius International Advisory Board\, Swedish Association for Terminology\, and Tranquality. He has published on various aspects of translation quality and institutional translation. He has BA degrees in Spanish philology\, translation\, and interpreting\, and a master’s degree in European Union law. \nRomina Marazzato Sparano: From the Inside Out: The ISO 24495 Series and Its Implications for Translation Quality\nRomina Marazzato Sparano\, CT\, is a plain language strategist\, researcher\, and standards expert whose work bridges language quality\, organizational communication\, and international standards development. She is an ATA-certified translator (English to/from Spanish) and current ATA Board member. She is the founder of Plain Language International Inc.\, a firm serving private-sector clients like DreamWorks\, Intuit\, and Medtronic\, as well as government agencies like NIH\, California DDS\, and city governments. She is also a PhD candidate at the University at Buffalo\, where her dissertation examines plain language and comprehension in the age of AI. A member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 37 and ASTM International’s Committee F43\, she is a contributor to the ISO 24495 international plain language standards series. She has presented at events for ATA\, PLAIN\, AMWA\, ACES\, CTPCBA\, and RedACTE\, as well as for government agencies\, including the European Commission\, U.S. Access Board\, and California Departments. She founded the AI in Writing Summit\, serving over 6\,000 writing professionals globally. \nOrganizers\nOn Behalf of ATA Standards Committee \nGabriela Escarrá (ATA Standards Committee Chair)\nGabriela Escarrá is a sworn translator\, professor of English language and literature\, and copy editor specializing in marketing and corporate communication. She is the administrator of ATA’s Spanish Language Division and chair of ATA’s Standards Committee. She is also a member of the International Federation of Translators (FIT) LatAm Standards Committee and the ASTM International Membership Secretary of the F43 Executive Committee. She works with several major international brands\, localizing and developing their Spanish-language campaigns. She teaches standards at the Universidad Católica Argentina and is an international speaker and co-author of two books. \nOn Behalf of FIT Standards Standing Committee \nAdriana Zúñiga Hernández (FIT Standards Standing Committee Chair)\nAdriana Zúñiga Hernández is a Costa Rican conference interpreter and official translator and interpreter with more than 25 years of professional experience in translation and interpreting across the legal\, medical\, scientific\, and technical sectors. She currently serves as chair of the International Federation of Translators (FIT) Standards Standing Committee\, where she leads international initiatives related to professional standards and best practices in translation\, interpreting\, and terminology. She is also chair of the FIT Working Group on AI Ethics and a member of the FIT Latin America Standards Commission. In Costa Rica\, she founded and has chaired since 2020 the INTE CTN 67 Technical Committee on Translation and Interpreting Services\, responsible for the national adoption of international ISO standards for language services. A former president of the Costa Rican Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters\, she has been actively involved in advancing professionalization\, ethics\, and quality standards within the language industry at both regional and international levels. She received the FIT Albin Tybulewicz Award for Professional Solidarity in Translation and Interpreting in 2022. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/ata-fit-standards-symposium-beyond-compliance-shaping-trust-quality-and-ai-governance-in-ti/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Business Strategies,Free for Members,Translation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ATA-FIT-Standards-Symposium-scaled-e1779919154600.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000 DTSTAMP:20260129T174500Z CREATED:20260129T171625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T174500Z UID:10003852-1781631000-1781634600@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*ATA Member NumberI 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 \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-6/ 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:20260616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617 DTSTAMP:20260616T221203Z CREATED:20260407T202602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T221203Z UID:10003884-1781568000-1781654399@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Diversifying Roles for Language Professionals\, Part 1: Creating a Professional Podcast and Audio Content DESCRIPTION:Struggling to stand out in a crowded digital space? A well-crafted podcast can help you cut through the noise and position yourself as a trusted voice in the field.\nThis webinar shows how linguists can use podcasting as a tool for content creation and personal branding. It covers the growth of audio storytelling and why language professionals are well-suited to succeed in this medium. You will learn a practical roadmap for launching a podcast\, from finding a niche to basic production\, and see how creating original content connects to opportunities in dubbing\, voiceovers\, and multimedia localization. \nBy attending this webinar\, you will:\n\nExplore the growth of audio storytelling and its relevance for linguists.\nIdentify a clear niche and target audience for a podcast.\nPlan and launch a podcast using step by step guidance.\nApply basic production techniques for professional audio quality.\nLeverage podcasting to support jobs in dubbing\, voiceovers\, and localization.\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-1-creating-a-professional-podcast-and-audio-content/ CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members,Grow Your Career ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Creating-a-Professional-Podcast-and-Audio-Content-scaled-e1775581953237.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T170000 DTSTAMP:20260323T174703Z CREATED:20260319T203100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T174703Z UID:10003875-1781190000-1781197200@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Attracting Your Ideal Client: How to Devise Your Strategy through Your Personal Brand DESCRIPTION:Learn to build a personal brand that highlights your human edge\, helps you become a client magnet\, and leads you to stand out in the AI era!\nToday\, one critical challenge most professionals are facing is converting and keeping high-value clients. \nWhat is a personal brand? What are its main features? Why is it relevant in an era of anonymous relationships and AI? In this workshop\, we’ll address all these questions and learn how service providers can leverage a personal brand to gain visibility\, differentiation and connection\, and stand out in a sea of sameness. \nBy investing your time in this workshop\, you’ll grow from being an interchangeable vendor to a strategic partner. This transition is vital for maintaining pricing power and long-term career resilience. Most importantly\, this is a hands-on experience; you’ll leave with a concrete first draft of your own brand strategy. In an era of automation\, your humanity is your greatest competitive edge. Embrace your humanity and what makes you different to thrive in your career! \nBy attending this workshop\, you will:\n\nGain a clear understanding of what a personal brand is\, its main features\, and why having a strong personal brand is key to relevance in a fast-paced market.\nLearn to identify your strengths and weaknesses\, as well as opportunities and threats the current market poses.\nLearn to narrow your options and define your target market and ideal client.\nLeave the workshop with a first draft that will help you shape your personal brand to reach your ideal client.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nMariella Di Bua is an Argentinian linguist specializing in English-to-Spanish translations for the fashion\, sustainability\, software\, and marketing industries. Since 2003\, she has been working as a freelancer for several small and mid-sized companies. She is constantly looking to sharpen her skills: she earned a post-graduate degree in the localization of multimedia content and has taken various courses in different areas\, including copywriting. In addition to ATA\, she is a member of the Argentine Association of Translators and Interpreters (AATI). She has written articles for ATA’s Audiovisual Division\, AATI\, and for translation and marketing blogs. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/attracting-your-ideal-client-how-to-devise-your-strategy-through-your-personal-brand/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Business Strategies,Grow Your Career ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Attracting-Your-Ideal-Client-How-to-Devise-Your-Strategy-through-Your-Personal-Brand-scaled-e1773951768903.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT 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: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: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;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 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*ATA Member NumberI 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 \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:20260515T120044Z CREATED:20260319T200708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T120044Z UID:10003874-1778716800-1778803199@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:ATA TEKTalks: Hidden Risk in AI Translation - Why Review Is the New Bottleneck DESCRIPTION:Feeling LOC’d out? ATA TEKTalks is here to help!\nThe 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. \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. \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. 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;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;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*ATA Member NumberI 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 \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: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;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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327 DTSTAMP:20260326T233720Z CREATED:20260106T192940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T233720Z UID:10003831-1774483200-1774569599@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Customizing DeepL and ChatGPT for Medical Translation DESCRIPTION:Take full control of DeepL\, ChatGPT\, and integrated medical dictionaries to deliver medical translations that meet the highest standards of accuracy and consistency.\nAs a medical translator\, you know that absolute accuracy is not just a goal; it’s a non-negotiable requirement. Terminology errors do more than just compromise trust; they can threaten regulatory compliance and even put patient safety at risk. \nAre you ready to take definitive control of your AI tools to consistently produce reliable medical translations that meet the most exacting standards? This essential webinar is your opportunity to master advanced strategies for combining multiple AI engines to strengthen your linguistic choices\, implement glossary-based customization for impeccable terminology\, and deploy client-specific rules to virtually eliminate repetitive corrections. We’ll also dive deep into achieving unparalleled terminology accuracy\, including a special focus on Wordscope’s integration of Cosnautas medical dictionaries for Spanish medical translators\, offering direct access to authoritative clinical vocabulary. Plus\, discover formatting automations and typographic adjustments that will ensure your final documents precisely follow all client requirements with coherence. \nYou will learn how to:\n\nImplement glossary-driven workflows to ensure consistent medical terminology.\nCompare multiple AI engines to select the most accurate medical output.\nEnhance precision with client-specific glossaries and terminology rules.\nAccess authoritative clinical vocabulary through integrated Cosnautas dictionaries.\nAutomate formatting\, typographic rules\, units\, and structures using regex.\nEstablish a predictable\, high-quality AI-assisted workflow for medical clients.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nPhilippe Mercier began his career as an IT consultant and author of a dozen software programming books published by Hachette France. His passion for writing and his expertise in IT quickly led him to the world of translation and software localization\, where he participated in numerous projects and held various positions within translation agencies. Drawing on his experience in IT and his understanding of the challenges faced by translators\, he has always strived to develop innovative solutions to meet their specific needs. More recently\, he has incorporated the latest advancements in artificial intelligence\, such as machine translation and ChatGPT\, into a CAT tool (Wordscope). This integration aims to assist translators in enhancing the quality and speed of their services\, addressing the growing demand for translation in our globalized world. URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/customizing-deepl-and-chatgpt-for-medical-translation/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Grow Your Career,Specialization,Tools and Technology,Translation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.atanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Customizing-DeepL-and-ChatGPT-for-Medical-Translation-scaled-e1767727396559.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T153000 DTSTAMP:20260310T153313Z CREATED:20260310T153313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T153313Z UID:10003871-1774447200-1774452600@www.atanet.org SUMMARY:Finance and Audit Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Finance and Audit Committee was established to oversee the finances of the Association\, ensuring accurate and complete financial reports and safeguarding the Association’s assets.\nLearn more about the Finance and Audit 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*ATA Member NumberI 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/finance-and-audit-committee-meeting-2/ 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