E119: The 2026 Presidents’ Show

Each year, the ATA Podcast hosts try to sit down with ATA's current president and president-elect for a conversation about the state of the translation and interpreting industry and what to expect for the incoming Annual Conference. Everyone's lives felt a bit busy this summer, so the former ATA Halftime Show has been renamed the Presidents' Show in order to not miss the opportunity to hear from ATA's executive leadership on the podcast. In this episode, join co-host Adam Sachs as he sits down with ATA President Andy Benzo and President-Elect Ben Karl to hear what's on their mind as we enter the final quarter of 2026.

From perspectives on AI to all of the changes in the industry over the last decade, this episode is full of thoughtful conversation. Ben and Andy delve into ATA's 67th Annual Conference happening October 28-31 in San Francisco, California, and how the conference program is intentionally curated for what language professionals need in this era of T&I. The three also cover ATA's membership and how the landscape of member benefits is changing to accommodate the evolving needs of all professionals. From top to bottom, the Presidents' Show has all the insights you need for the coming end of year.