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SUMMARY:Preventing Burnout in Healthcare for Translators and Interpreters
DESCRIPTION:Explore research-backed strategies to manage stress\, prevent burnout\, and build a resilient\, high-performance culture that improves both personal well-being and patient safety.\nThis webinar offers a comprehensive and transformative learning experience on stress\, burnout\, and their impact on patient safety\, tailored specifically for medical professionals. You’ll discover scientifically backed strategies to manage stress\, prevent burnout\, and foster a healthy\, high-performance culture. \nThe speakers will present the results of their groundbreaking research on health care workers’ mental health\, compassion fatigue\, work engagement\, absenteeism\, presenteeism\, turnover intentions\, and patient safety culture. They will also share insights on building a resilient work environment that enhances your performance and promotes psychological safety among colleagues. \nDesigned for medical professionals at all levels\, this webinar focuses on improving both personal well-being and the quality of support you offer to colleagues and patients. By the end\, you’ll have the knowledge\, practical skills\, and confidence to sustain high performance\, support colleagues\, prevent burnout\, and cultivate a thriving\, psychologically safe work culture in health care. \nBy attending this webinar\, you will:\n\nCorrelate between medical team burnout and patient safety concerns.\nImplement strategies to manage stress\, prevent burnout\, and maintain a healthy\, high-performance culture.\nLearn about the latest research conducted by our team on burnout in critical care and pharmacist and review the data analysis.\nDiscover how to update and manage our work environment to make it safer and better for our teammates to prevent work burnout.\n\nAbout the Presenters\nSam Pournezhad\, PharmD\, has a doctor of pharmacy degree and completed a general residency\, specializing in critical care at Grady Memorial Hospital. He currently practices at the Neurosurgery and Neurocritical Care Unit at Grady Hospital\, a level one trauma center and comprehensive stroke and neuroscience center in Atlanta\, Georgia. In addition\, he practices in the emergency room at Grady Hospital and Emory Hospital System. Apart from his bedside experience\, he is also an assistant professor of clinical science at the Touro University School of Pharmacy and Medical School\, as well as at Mercer University. He has over four years of experience in critical care and annually works on two to three projects with Grady and Touro University. In addition to his professional hospital and university work\, he is a health influencer on YouTube\, podcast channels\, and X. He is also chair of the outreach program of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Southeast Chapter\, which covers seven states of the national SCCM chapter on the East coast. \nEhsan Etezad\, PhD Candidate\, is a behavioral scientist and consultant specializing in helping organizations create healthy\, high-performing workplaces. As a PhD candidate in Organizational Psychology\, he focuses on developing strategies to foster psychologically safe environments that enhance both well-being and professional excellence. Ehsan partners with leading associations\, research institutions\, and private organizations to improve workplace health\, safety\, and performance. His mission is to transform work cultures into thriving ecosystems through actionable insights and innovative practices.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/preventing-burnout-in-healthcare-for-translators-and-interpreters/
CATEGORIES:Grow Your Career,Interpreting,Specialization
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
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SUMMARY:Developing Expertise in Interpreting: Reflection\, Feedback\, and Repetition
DESCRIPTION:Explore strategies for constructive feedback and deliberate practice in this interactive webinar\, focusing on refining interpreting skills through guided reflection\, repetition\, and collaboration.\nInterpreting expertise cannot be achieved by simply working as an interpreter for a long time. Deliberate practice is needed to attain expertise\, and two of the cornerstones of deliberate practice are constructive feedback and repetition. This webinar will help you develop tools to increase the value of the feedback you give to yourself and colleagues. You will be given a rubric to use when giving yourself or others feedback and practice giving constructive\, well-argued feedback for interpreters. \nDuring the session\, you will interpret a short example scenario while recording yourself\, and then you will reflect on your recordings and repeat the scenario to improve. This will give you time to actively apply what you learn during the webinar. You will also receive temporary two-month access to Terp\, an interactive platform for practicing interpreting. You will receive instructions on how to complete practice sessions on Terp and send these practice sessions (which will include recordings of your interpretations) to colleagues to request feedback from them. These learning activities will help you unlock the power of constructive feedback and repetition. \nBy attending this webinar\, you will:\n\nIncorporate principles of deliberate practice into your interpreting training.\nEvaluate interpretations using a structured rubric.\nProvide constructive feedback tailored to interpreters.\nArticulate the strengths and areas for improvement in an interpretation with clarity and objectivity.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDevin Gilbert is a translation/interpreting practitioner\, educator\, and researcher. He teaches Spanish translation and interpreting as an assistant professor at Utah Valley University’s Department of Languages & Cultures. His research interests include translation/interpreting pedagogy\, translation process research\, and translation/interpreting technology. He enjoys developing software for the web and is constantly trying to expand his developer skillset. In 2022\, he started Terp\, a web-based interpreting training platform that makes quality\, authentic interpreting practice more accessible and interactive.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/developing-expertise-in-interpreting-reflection-feedback-and-repetition/
CATEGORIES:Grow Your Career,Interpreting,Tools and Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
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SUMMARY:Digital Marketing for Translators\, Part 1: Email Marketing That Works
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to talk to each target client in a way that resonates with them and start building strong human relationships from the word go.\nIn a world of increasing automation\, your human connection is your superpower. In this webinar for freelance translators\, you’ll see real-life examples of email copies and communication strategies that resonate with clients and help build a human connection beyond screens. Whether your focus is on agencies or direct clients\, we’ll explore what makes an email truly effective\, from an eye-catching subject line to a memorable professional email signature. \nIn this webinar\, you will:\n\nUnderstand the power of email as a unique marketing asset for your freelance business and personal brand.\nLearn about targeting translation agencies and direct clients.\nNavigate the dos and don’ts of email subject lines\, tone\, and professional signatures.\nLearn strategies for subtly reminding your customers that you have work capacity\, without appearing overly eager.\nExplore an essential email template to help you personalize cold emails beyond simply inserting the recipient’s name.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDelfina Morganti Hernandez has degrees in English-Spanish translation and interpreting\, digital marketing\, advertising\, and literature. She helps B2B brands and fellow translator entrepreneurs boost their conversion potential through custom SEO marketing localization\, copywriting\, and marketing consultancy services. She has lectured internationally on literary translation and transcreation\, self-published two eBooks on translation and poetry writing\, and is currently exploring teaching Spanish as a second language to university students in France. For over a decade\, she has used her social media channels and passion for empowering others through knowledge-sharing to provide content on marketing and branding tools\, convinced that marketing can help translators coexist with one another and with AI-based localization solutions. In 2020\, she created Founded in Transcreation\, the first podcast dedicated to transcreation as a service. In addition to ATA\, she is a member of the Association of Translators of the Province of Santa Fe\, 2nd District (CTPSF\, Argentina).
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/digital-marketing-for-translators-part-1-email-marketing-that-works/
CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20250219T182403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T160707Z
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SUMMARY:Words that Work: Intensive Copywriting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Unlock your copywriting potential and transform your writing skills to create compelling content that engages\, influences\, and drives action across all platforms!\nHave you ever felt unsure about where to start\, struggled with writer’s block\, or found it challenging to enhance your writing? Whether you need to craft an inspiring speech\, create an engaging web page\, or write a persuasive corporate letter\, this workshop is for you! \nJoin us to explore various copywriting frameworks that will help you develop clearer\, more appropriate\, and persuasive texts. This is a “must-attend” workshop for anyone involved in writing\, editing\, or approving copy designed to engage or influence others\, whether online\, in print\, or in person. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to improve your writing skills! \nIn this workshop\, you will:\n\nCraft compelling and persuasive copy that captures attention and drives action.\nGain a deeper understanding of your target audience and tailor your messages to meet their needs and preferences.\nRefine your approach to enhance your copywriting effectiveness.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nGabriela Escarrá is a sworn certified translator\, university professor of English and literature\, ISO auditor and proofreader specializing in marketing and corporate communications. She has two certifications in post-editing and transcreation. She has actively participated in the adoption and adaptation of several standards related to language and terminology. She is chair of ATA’s Standards Committee and the assistant administrator and professional development chair of ATA’s Spanish Language Division. She is an active member of the Asociación Argentina de Marketing and an expert member of the jury for its Premios Mercurio\, the annual marketing awards in Argentina.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/words-that-work-intensive-copywriting-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Grow Your Career
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250311
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20220114T155240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T174655Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Speakers Deadline
DESCRIPTION: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. Proposal submission is open to everyone. ATA membership is not required.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/call-for-speakers-deadline-2-2025-03-01/
CATEGORIES:ATA Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20241218T160558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T160558Z
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SUMMARY:Ungar German Translation Award: Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The ATA Ungar German Translation Award is bestowed biennially in odd-numbered years for a distinguished literary translation from German into English.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/ungar-german-translation-award-submission-deadline/2025-03-01/
CATEGORIES:Translation
ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20230123T185112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T173652Z
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SUMMARY:Mastermind Program: Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION: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! \nATA’s Mastermind Program uses a peer-based mentoring approach offering a combination of brainstorming\, education\, and support. You will work together in small groups to share knowledge on specific topics and work collaboratively to achieve your learning goals.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/mastermind-program-application-deadline/2025-02-28/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Business Strategies,Grow Your Career
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20250116T191348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T190711Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practices in Emergency Response Language Services
DESCRIPTION:Explore the profound and meaningful impact of qualified language services on emergency response efforts.\nThis 90-minute roundtable event will take a critical look at the indispensable role of professional translators and interpreters in high-stakes emergency scenarios\, providing a holistic view of how language professionals support life-saving efforts in real time. \nFrom the urgency of 911 calls and law enforcement interactions to the intricacies of international communications aboard the International Space Station\, or catastrophic events such as Hurricane Katrina and the devastating California fires\, professional linguists stand at the nexus of clarity and action. The event will also tackle the unthinkable—mass casualty incidents such as school or mall shootings. \nThe event will feature a diverse and accomplished group of speakers\, including representatives from law enforcement and training sectors\, active crisis interpreters\, high-stakes political event interpreters\, and a 911 dispatcher\, among others. \nPanel Highlights\nThis event offers a unique “wide-triangular-lens” approach\, showcasing the perspectives of three critical stakeholders: \n\nEmergency Responders: Insights from law enforcement representatives\, 911 dispatchers\, and first responders who rely on clear communication in life-or-death situations.\nEnd Users: The voices of those directly affected\, providing their experiences and challenges in accessing language support during crises.\nProfessional Interpreters: Real-life accounts from “on-the-ground” crisis interpreters and high-stakes political event linguists\, detailing their crucial role in facilitating communication under pressure.\n\nKey Topics\n\nTools\, practices\, and strategies to optimize the linguist’s role during emergencies.\nLegal\, ethical\, and practical considerations for leveraging technology in language access.\nRegulatory requirements and industry standards for emergency response language services.\n\nWhy Should You Attend?\nWhether you’re an emergency responder\, recipient of emergency services\, or professional linguist\, this event offers a rare opportunity to: \n\nUnderstand the critical intersections of language and emergency response.\nLearn from real-life case studies and expert panelists.\nStay up to date on regulatory and ethical standards.\nEnhance your ability to contribute meaningfully to emergency response efforts.\n\nThis virtual event is open to all professionals involved in or interested in emergency response and language services\, and will be simultaneously interpreted into Spanish\, Vietnamese\, French\, and American Sign Language (ASL). \nA recording of the event will be made available afterwards on ATA’s website. \nModerator\nBridget G. Hylak\, Event Co-Chair and Administrator of ATA’s Language Technology Division\, will moderate the discussion\, ensuring a dynamic and engaging session.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/best-practices-in-emergency-response-language-services/
CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Grow Your Career,Specialization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20250123T203453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T153651Z
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SUMMARY:Making Artificial Intelligence Your Subtitling Ally
DESCRIPTION:Master the art of subtitling with AI-powered efficiency by attending this hands-on workshop that will take your subtitling skills to the next level!\nSubtitling has quickly become one of the most in-demand translation skills. For both translators and interpreters\, creating subtitles can be a complex\, time-consuming task\, especially for beginners. This workshop is designed to transform that challenge into an opportunity by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to supercharge your productivity. \nWe will start by covering the fundamentals of professional subtitling\, exploring how to convey information effectively to viewers while respecting the unique demands of video content. Next\, you will harness tools like Sonix.ai to generate transcripts and seamlessly convert them into professionally segmented and timed subtitle files. Then\, we will dive into Aegisub\, a versatile subtitling program for Windows and Mac. We will also explore the variety of subtitle deliverables that clients may request. From SRT files for platform uploads to ASS files for embedding into original videos\, you will learn how to create it all. Finally\, we will use Handbrake to generate subtitled MP4 videos\, giving you the tools to deliver polished\, professional results every time. \nIn this workshop\, you will:\n\nExpand your career horizons by acquiring new\, in-demand skills that open doors to exciting job opportunities.\nUpgrade your tech toolkit by gaining cutting-edge technology skills tailored for translators and interpreters.\nDevelop subtitling and editing expertise by building proficiency in creating and refining subtitles to meet professional standards.\nHarness the power of AI by discovering how to leverage artificial intelligence to streamline your workflow and boost productivity in subtitling projects.\nAdapt to any industry by learning to confidently subtitle videos across diverse sectors\, including corporate content.\n\nSpecial Instructions\nParticipants should download Aegisub and Handbrake onto their computers and verify that both programs run before the workshop. They should also create an account on Sonix. \nAbout the Presenter\nAngélica Ramírez has a PhD in translation from Alicante University. Her professional experience\, which spans 30 years\, includes translating books for children\, research papers\, popular science texts\, web pages\, films\, documentaries\, and miniseries\, among other genres. She currently subtitles educational\, cultural\, promotional\, and corporate videos\, apart from being a professor for several postgraduate programs in Mexico. In addition to ATA\, she is a member the Organización Mexicana de Traductores and the Asociación Mexicana de Traductores Literarios.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/making-artificial-intelligence-your-subtitling-ally/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Grow Your Career,Specialization,Tools and Technology,Translation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250221
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20241210T010315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T161849Z
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SUMMARY:Brain Power for Medical Interpreters
DESCRIPTION:Boost your interpreting skills and memory power with this interactive webinar\, designed to help medical interpreters master essential recall techniques and tackle complex content with confidence and ease!\nEnhance your memory and elevate your interpreting skills in this dynamic webinar tailored for medical interpreters! This webinar dives into essential memory techniques\, providing engaging exercises that reveal how the brain learns and retains critical information. Discover three secrets to a “super memory” and develop strategies to remember complex content\, like the National Code of Ethics for Medical Interpreters\, easily and quickly. By the end of this interactive webinar\, you’ll be equipped with powerful memory tools\, expanding your recall abilities and confidence.\nInvesting in this webinar means gaining skills that lead to professional excellence\, allowing you to handle high-stakes interpreting tasks with improved accuracy and ethical clarity. Don’t miss this opportunity to build cognitive resilience and transform your interpreting practice! \nBy attending this webinar\, you will:\n\nIdentify keys to learning anything quickly.\nDiscover and demonstrate three secrets to enhancing your memory.\nApply proven memory principles to your everyday work.\nUnderstand and memorize the Medical Interpreters’ Code of Ethics.\nMaster 10 powerful techniques for rapid recall.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nMajd Haddad is the founder of Glory Language Services and a certified health care Interpreter specializing in Arabic. With extensive experience in community interpreting and a background as a district school community liaison for Arabic-language support\, she is passionate about bridging communication gaps in health care and education. She has a bachelor’s degree in risk management from Jordan and an MBA from California State University\, Fullerton. She is a certified trainer for the Community Interpreter International program and develops her own training programs to equip interpreters with advanced memory techniques\, ethical frameworks\, and effective strategies\, enhancing both individual skills and organizational standards.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/brain-power-for-medical-interpreters/
CATEGORIES:Grow Your Career,Interpreting,Specialization
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250207
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20250113T154713Z
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SUMMARY:ATA TEKTalks: Is ModernMT the Right Tool for You?
DESCRIPTION:Feeling LOC’d out? ATA TEKTalks is here to help!\nLearn the pros and cons of the top language localization tools to discover which one best fits your needs and goals! \nModernMT is a machine translation engine that is able to learn from human corrections in real time. This introduction to the tool will offer freelance translators\, in-house linguists\, company owners\, and students an overview of how it can help increase productivity and bring in new business. \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. \nBy attending this webinar\, you will:\n\nLearn how ModernMT’s adaptive technology differs from other machine translation technologies.\nLearn how you can use your legacy translation memories for additional productivity gains.\nHear first-hand about Lara and the new possibilities of LLM-powered machine translation of the future.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nKirti Vashee is a language technology evangelist at Translated Srl and was previously an independent consultant focusing on MT and translation technology. He was formerly associated with several MT developers\, including Language Weaver\, RWS/SDL\, Systran\, and Asia Online. He has long-term experience in the MT technology arena and previously worked for several software companies\, including Lotus\, OTG\, Legato\, and EMC. He moderates the Automated Language Translation (MT) group (with over 14\,000 members) on LinkedIn\, which is considered an elite and active LinkedIn group. He is also a former board member of the American Machine Translation Association.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/ata-tektalks-is-modernmt-the-right-tool-for-you/
CATEGORIES:Free for Members,Tools and Technology,Translation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
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SUMMARY:ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Come 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. \nNote: There will be additional sessions this year if you can’t make this one. This live session is intended to be an interactive real-time experience and will not be recorded.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/ata-member-benefits-meet-up-6/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Free for Members,Newcomers
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250202
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20241217T195800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T130305Z
UID:47768-1738368000-1738454399@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Professional Performance\, All the Time! Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Learn practical strategies to enhance your interpreting and translation performance using techniques inspired by professional sports.\nInterpreting and translating are a high-wire act\, often compared to the Olympic Games of language performance. They blend art and science while constantly challenging our intellect\, worldview\, cognition\, and emotions. This may be why many language professionals struggle to perform at their best\, frustrating both themselves and their clients. \nFortunately\, there’s a better approach\, one that draws inspiration from high-level sports. This approach can be learned and practiced to help achieve consistent excellence. \nIn this webinar\, you will begin learning how to:\n\nApproach what you do systematically\, thoughtfully\, and rigorously.\nScale the sunlit uplands of “out-of-your-skin” skills delivery\, to the delight of all involved.\nAccomplish what you thought was always beyond your pay grade.\nAchieve a considerable competitive edge\, peer respect\, and client esteem.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nChris Guichot de Fortis is a member of the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC) with an MA from Cambridge University and an MA in conference interpreting (University of Bath). He was a professional tennis player and served 10 years in the British police. He worked as a NATO interpreter during 1988-2021\, and for 10 years organized the NATO recruitment tests and training program for interpreting students. He has organized volunteer interpreter teams for several non-governmental organizations. He has taught or examined in a dozen schools and is chair of the Belgian AIIC Trainers’ Network (BANT). He now works as a freelancer and coaches interpreters\, mainly for B-language improvement and for tests in international organizations.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/professional-performance-all-the-time-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20241202T235622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T141823Z
UID:47473-1738368000-1738540799@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 meeting?\nThis Board of Directors Meeting will be held in Portland\, Oregon. All ATA members are invited to attend. Email your name and membership number to boardmeeting@atanet.org with the subject line Request to Attend the ATA Board Meeting. View the agenda. \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-13/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250131
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20241211T214639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T150502Z
UID:47701-1738195200-1738281599@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Tips for Accessible Digital Translation and Interpreting
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to make your translation and interpreting services more inclusive for clients with disabilities\, creating new opportunities and impact.\nIn your role as a translator or interpreter\, you proudly help the world communicate by building linguistic bridges. Would you be surprised if I told you that most of us—unintentionally—introduce barriers in that building process? These barriers prevent a large segment of your clients from understanding\, engaging\, and consuming your work. I’m referring to individuals with disabilities and the barriers in the digital space. \nYou may be thinking\, “I don’t know anyone with disabilities!” According to the World Health Organization\, 16% of the world’s population\, or one in six global citizens\, has a condition that limits mobility\, communication\, and work skills. 27% of Americans are affected by at least one disability that causes them to struggle in the digital world. These individuals are your clients and they would like to consume the content you are creating. Let’s learn simple techniques that will make your translation and interpreting accessible to everyone. \nBy attending this webinar\, you will:\n\nUnderstand various types of disabilities and how they impact a person’s ability to navigate and operate in the digital space.\nGain a high-level understanding of the rules governing digital accessibility and how they apply to the work that translators and interpreters do.\nCome away with techniques\, tips\, and tools you can use in your daily work to make it accessible to all your clients\, including those with disabilities.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nGosia Wheeler is a Polish into English translator specializing in technology and digital accessibility translation. In addition to being an ATA member\, she is also a member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals and a certified accessible documents specialist. Her passion for inclusion and accessible communication in all languages led to her authoring articles for The ATA Compass\, The ATA Chronicle\, and MultiLingual Magazine.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/tips-for-accessible-digital-translation-and-interpreting/
CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Grow Your Career,Interpreting,Translation
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20241217T161422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T202627Z
UID:47790-1738008000-1738011600@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-8/
CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members,Grow Your Career
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250115
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20241106T143202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T013105Z
UID:46814-1736812800-1736899199@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Crafting a Translator's or Interpreter's Website: A Guided Approach
DESCRIPTION:Are you a freelance translator or interpreter without a website? Is your current website outdated and you need to enhance its effectiveness?\nWatch this webinar to discover the essentials of creating and maintaining an efficient website\, from defining your brand and audience to practical strategies for outsourcing and DIY approaches. \nIn this webinar\, the speakers will explore the core objectives of a website and its role in engaging potential clients. They will discuss various strategies and essential considerations for adeptly creating and maintaining a translator’s or interpreter’s website. The webinar will also address practical aspects of website creation\, including outsourcing to a web designer or content writer and collaborating with fellow language professionals for multilingual sites. Specifically\, do-it-yourself approaches using tools like Wix and WordPress will be covered. You will be led through a series of questions to define their services\, brand image\, target audience\, and determine the necessary content\, design specifications\, and functionality for your website. By the end of the webinar\, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to envision and structure your ideal website content and implement it effectively using diverse strategies. \nBy viewing this webinar\, you will:\n\nRecognize why you need a website and learn how to identify yourself and your audience.\nLearn to devise your content strategy and implement its details.\nPinpoint the essential elements of a website and consider localization factors.\nCompare pros and cons of outsourcing and DIYing\, and master the basics of DIYing your website.\nGain skills in picking a platform and host\, sourcing appropriate images\, and performing general maintenance.\n\nAbout the Presenters\nStephen Rifkind has been a translator for 20 years\, working from Hebrew\, French\, and Russian into English (both American and British). He specializes in legal\, financial\, and official documents. He has also taught English at the Braude School for Engineering in Israel for 30 years. He is half American\, half French\, and has lived in Israel for about 30 years. His education is eclectic: BA in Russian studies from the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, law school at the University of Oregon\, teaching credentials in French from Portland State College\, and an MBA from Leicester University in the U.K. Since 2011\, he has been publishing articles on linguistic and related ethical issues on his blog\, Tip of the Tongue. \nDmitry Beschetny\, CT\, is an ATA-certified English into Russian translator based in Moscow\, specializing in the legal field\, and a judiciary interpreter. He has degrees in law\, humanities\, and social sciences\, along with a degree in translation. His diverse experience includes participating in criminal investigations and prosecutions and serving as in-house counsel and legal advisor in law firms. His portfolio includes translation and interpreting work for academia\, law firms\, and private clients. Additionally\, he has contributed to the profession by serving on ATA’s Professional Development Committee and ATA’s Law Division Leadership Council. \nBen Karl\, MBA\, CT is an ATA-certified French into English translator specializing in corporate and marketing communications and user experience from French and Mandarin into English. He serves as ATA director\, chair of ATA’s Advocacy Committee\, and is a member of ATA’s Membership Committee and The ATA Chronicle Editorial Advisory Board. He is also chair of the International Federation of Translators’ (FIT) Translatio Standing Committee and edits À Propos\, the blog of ATA’s French Language Division. He has a bachelor’s degree in translation and East Asian studies from McGill University\, a certificate of advanced Chinese proficiency from Beijing Language and Culture University\, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nevada\, Reno.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/crafting-a-translators-or-interpreters-website-a-guided-approach/
CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Grow Your Career
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20230126T193225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T190421Z
UID:24097-1735689600-1735775999@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Mentoring Program: Open for Applications
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. \nDeadline for Mentee applications is March 31. Mentor applications are accepted all year.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/mentoring-program-open-for-applications/2025-01-01/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Business Strategies,Free for Members,Grow Your Career
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20210404T022058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210404T022058Z
UID:47878-1735689600-1735775999@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Ungar German Translation Award: Open for Submissions
DESCRIPTION:The ATA Ungar German Translation Award is bestowed biennially in odd-numbered years for a distinguished literary translation from German into English.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/ungar-german-translation-award-deadline/2025-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Translation
ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20201213T235903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T193319Z
UID:23835-1735689600-1735775999@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Mastermind Program: Open for Applications
DESCRIPTION: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! \nATA’s Mastermind Program uses a peer-based mentoring approach offering a combination of brainstorming\, education\, and support. You will work together in small groups to share knowledge on specific topics and work collaboratively to achieve your learning goals. \nThe deadline to apply is February 28.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/mastermind-program-open-for-applications/2025-01-01/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Business Strategies,Free for Members,Grow Your Career
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20241209T213115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T123035Z
UID:47654-1734177600-1734181200@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Come 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. \nNote: There will be additional sessions this year if you can’t make this one. This live session is intended to be an interactive real-time experience and will not be recorded.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/ata-member-benefits-meet-up-5/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Free for Members
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20241121T135321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T132415Z
UID:47151-1733961600-1734047999@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Pricing Pro: Productivity & Profitability in the Age of NMT & AI
DESCRIPTION:Attend this webinar to learn pricing strategies for adapting to a changing market and become a pricing pro.\nPricing is a major lever of profitability for businesses and an important tool that helps freelancers extract more of the value they create. The speaker will build on pricing concepts from his two B2BB webinars and pull them together with two aspects of the technology shift in language services: a changing value proposition and productivity gains. He will discuss how linguists might price new services such as prompt engineering or validating AI output\, serve different needs and budgets\, and influence how buyers think about their pricing. He will also address the pricing implications of prolonged periods of inflation. \nBy attending this webinar\, you will:\n\nExplore ways to compete with free or nearly free AI language services and frame your value proposition.\nConsider the implications of productivity gains through technology.\nLearn how to price newly emerging services.\nBe able to make sense of inflation for your business.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDaniel Sebesta brings over 20 years of expertise working at the intersection of language\, business\, and technology. He has an MBA with a specialization in pricing and strategy and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists as well as a sworn translator in Czechia and Germany. In addition to his translation work\, he advises language services providers\, toolmakers\, and localization buyers on questions around pricing\, profitability\, and language technology.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/pricing-pro-productivity-profitability-in-the-age-of-nmt-ai/
CATEGORIES:Business Strategies
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241208
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20241128T142326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T123320Z
UID:47438-1733529600-1733615999@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Professional Performance\, All the Time! Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Discover how the right mindset can help you balance excellence\, competition\, and personal growth.\nAs language professionals\, we want and need to develop and grow constantly. We fervently hope to satisfy our clients\, render an impressive service\, and stay happy and fulfilled while doing so. \nBut this world throws us so many curveballs\, there is so much competition\, and what we do is simply hard! As performers\, we’re constantly judged\, assessed\, always auditioning. It can be very difficult to overcome the pervasive negative talk and indeed (often unacknowledged and unidentified) negative self-talk. So\, how are we going to develop and maintain the mindset that will guarantee reaching these goals? \nIn this webinar\, you will begin learning how to:\n\nHeal your relationship with yourself as you perform.\nGrow and develop constantly when performing professionally.\nGrow in confidence and inspire trust in colleagues and clients alike.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nChris Guichot de Fortis is a member of the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC) with an MA from Cambridge University and an MA in conference interpreting (University of Bath). He was a professional tennis player and served 10 years in the British police. He worked as a NATO interpreter during 1988-2021\, and for 10 years organized the NATO recruitment tests and training program for interpreting students. He has organized volunteer interpreter teams for several non-governmental organizations. He has taught or examined in a dozen schools and is chair of the Belgian AIIC Trainers’ Network (BANT). He now works as a freelancer and coaches interpreters\, mainly for B-language improvement and for tests in international organizations.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/professional-performance-all-the-time-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241204
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20241106T143129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T153839Z
UID:46722-1733184000-1733270399@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:ATA TEKTalks: Is Wordscope the Right Tool for You?
DESCRIPTION:Feeling LOC’d out? ATA TEKTalks is here to help!\nLearn the pros and cons of the top language localization tools to discover which one best fits your needs and goals! \nWordscope is a web-based CAT tool that was one of the first to incorporate AI-powered features while focusing on confidentiality. \nAttend the last installment of 2024 ATA TEKTalks for an interview with Philippe Mercier\, a Belgian software engineer and the creator of Wordscope. This introduction to the tool will offer freelance translators\, in-house linguists\, company owners\, and students an overview of how it can help increase productivity and bring in new business. \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\nUnderstand some of the ways to safeguard confidentiality while using AI.\nExplore how to utilize AI-powered features for terminology and translation accuracy.\nBe able to use rephrasing\, synonyms\, and alternative suggestions to improve your translations.\nLearn how to streamline your workflows with AI-powered quality assurance.\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 his 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/ata-tektalks-is-wordscope-the-right-tool-for-you/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Free for Members,Tools and Technology,Translation
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241120
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20241106T143217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T194829Z
UID:46817-1731974400-1732060799@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Information Security Challenges\, Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Are your current security measures truly protecting data? Explore essential security protocols to boost your online resilience.\nThis final installment of the series on information security will equip you with advanced strategies to enhance your security practices and safeguard your online environment. You will learn how to strengthen defenses against emerging threats and protect your sensitive information across remote platforms. \nBy the end of this webinar\, you’ll be ready to take a proactive approach to information security\, ensuring your systems stay secure and adaptable in an ever-evolving digital landscape. \nIn this webinar\, you will:\n\nStrengthen your commitment to security practices with your customers.\nGain practical insights for securing video conferencing tools.\nLearn how to implement a regular security check-up system.\n\nAbout the Presenters\nGabriela Escarrá has degrees in translation (certified sworn translator) and teaching English and literature from the University of La Plata. She also has a degree from Fundación Litterae as a copy editor and two certifications in post-editing and transcreation from the Translation Automation User Society. She is an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001:2013 internal auditor (Bureau Veritas). She has been lecturing internationally on quality assurance and standards since 2017. She has participated at the Instituto Argentino de Normalización y Certificación (ISO representative in Argentina) in the adoption and adaptation of standards related to language and terminology (ISO TC37) and information security systems. She is a member of ANSI\, ASTM Technical Committee F43 on Language Services and Products\, and serves as chair of ATA’s Standards Committee. \nDolores R. Guiñazú is a certified sworn (court-approved) translator. She has an MBA in marketing management (Universidad del Salvador and Albany University – State University of New York) and is a certified international copy editor. She has a certification in post-editing and transcreation from the Translation Automation User Society. Specializing in marketing\, legal\, and quality issues\, she is a member of ASTM (TC F43 on Language Services and Products)\, ACES\, PLAIN\, and ATA’s Standards Committee. She has participated at the Instituto Argentino de Normalización y Certificación (ISO representative in Argentina) in the adoption and adaptation of standards related to language and terminology (ISO TC37) and information security systems. She is an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001:2013 internal auditor (Bureau Veritas). She has been lecturing internationally on quality assurance and standards since 2017.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/navigating-information-security-challenges-part-3/
CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241115
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20240808T132416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T194839Z
UID:45428-1731542400-1731628799@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Legal Language in Subtitling
DESCRIPTION:Attend this webinar to gain insights into mastering the nuances of legal language within the art of subtitling.\nOne of the many challenges subtitlers have to overcome is how to convey meaning in just a few lines and in a limited time. And if we add legal language to the equation\, sometimes we may feel at a loss for words. \nThis webinar explores the linguistic resources and techniques to translate legal terminology in subtitling projects\, taking into account accuracy\, register\, and time and space constraints\, as well as providing research tools to optimize our time and be more productive. We’ll delve into the notion of equivalence in legal translation and the abundance of false friends that may spoil the viewer’s experience. The examples provided will be taken from English into Spanish audiovisual material. \nYou will learn how to:\n\nEnhance accuracy in legal translations.\nDevelop condensing and adaptation skills.\nIdentify reliable sources for researching legal terminology.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDaniela Costa is an English<>Spanish certified translator and attorney at law who graduated from the University of Buenos Aires\, Argentina. She has a master’s degree in audiovisual translation from the University of Cadiz (Spain). She is a member of ATA and the Buenos Aires Sworn Translators Association. She has been working as a freelance subtitle translator for leading localization companies for over 20 years\, and her works can be seen in theaters and major streaming platforms. She also specializes in the translation of legal and agricultural texts. She is a professor of legal translation at Universidad del Museo Social Argentino (Argentina).
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/beyond-a-reasonable-doubt-legal-language-in-subtitling/
CATEGORIES:Specialization,Translation
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241104
DTSTAMP:20260612T232619
CREATED:20240118T174849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T154052Z
UID:29978-1730505600-1730678399@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. \nThis Board of Directors Meeting will be held in Portland\, OR.\nNovember 2\, 1:30 PM – 4:45 PM (PDT)\nNovember 3\, 8:15 AM – 11:00 AM (PDT) \nThis Board of Directors Meeting will be held in Portland\, Oregon. View the agenda. \nWant to attend?\nAll ATA members are invited to attend. Email your name and membership number to boardmeeting@atanet.org with the subject line Request to Attend the ATA Board Meeting. \nLearn how a Board meeting works\nListen to The ATA Podcast: Inside the ATA Board Room for a look at what happens.
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/board-of-directors-meeting-november-2024/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Portland at The Oregon Convention Center\, 365 NE Holladay Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97232\, United States
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241103
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SUMMARY:ATA 65th Annual Conference in Portland\, Oregon
DESCRIPTION:Attend the ATA Annual Conference!\nImmerse yourself in an event tailored to your needs! Participate in specialized educational sessions\, job recruitment events\, and several networking opportunities crafted exclusively for professional translators and interpreters. \nIrrespective of your language\, expertise\, or experience level\, you’ll uncover avenues to improve your skills and expand your knowledge. \nLearn More About the ATA 65th Annual Conference here
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/ata65-annual-conference-in-portland-oregon/
CATEGORIES:ATA Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241031
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SUMMARY:Q4 Leadership Summit - October 30th
DESCRIPTION:Members of ATA Division Leadership Councils\, Division Officers\, and ATA Chapter/Affiliate Boards are invited to attend this interactive quarterly leadership summit for volunteer leaders. \nThis Leadership Summit Meeting will be held in Portland\, OR. \nThe quarterly summit meetings\, are designed to bring ATA volunteer leaders together for sharing best practices\, share updates about association business\, and to grow and develop their leadership skills. \nThe goal of the quarterly summits is to share experiences\, offer guidance\, and brainstorm ideas so you feel supported and energized. \nLeaders\, if you cannot attend\, please make sure someone will represent your group. \nQuestions? Contact Karen Tkaczyk\, karen@mcmillantranslation.com\, Yolanda Secos\, yolanda@viceversatranslations.com or Andy Benzo\, andy@andybenzo.com
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/q4-leadership-summit-october-30th/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership
ORGANIZER;CN="American Translators Association":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T120000
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SUMMARY:ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Come get a refresher on all the benefits of your ATA membership along with inside information on the upcoming ATA65 Annual Conference!\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. \nNote: There will be additional sessions this year if you can’t make this one. This live session is intended to be an interactive real-time experience and will not be recorded. 
URL:https://www.atanet.org/event/ata-member-benefits-meet-up-october-2024/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Free for Members
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