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SUMMARY:How AI Search Is Reshaping User Behavior and SEO: Key Insights for Translators
DESCRIPTION:Discover how AI-powered search engines are changing user behavior and SEO strategies\, and what it means for translators and agencies navigating this evolving digital landscape.\nThe growing popularity of AI-powered search engines like SearchGPT\, Perplexity\, and Microsoft Copilot is fundamentally changing user behavior. At the same time\, more and more website owners are reporting a decline in traffic from Google. The increasing use of these new search technologies is accelerating this trend. \nGoogle has also responded to these shifts in search behavior with features like AI Overviews and AI Mode. Meanwhile\, website owners who rely on search engine optimization (SEO) as a key marketing channel\, as well as SEO experts\, are in turmoil: should they adapt their SEO strategy\, and if so\, how? Terms like generative engine optimization (GEO) and large language model optimization (LLMO) are being used excessively in this context\, but what do they really mean? \nThis webinar will provide participants with an overview of the latest insights into changing search behavior and what they mean for SEO strategies. Additionally\, new tools for analyzing AI-driven search queries will be introduced. The webinar is aimed at translators and agencies offering SEO-optimized translations or looking to refine their own SEO strategy. \nBy attending this webinar\, you will:\n\nUnderstand how user behavior is evolving with AI-powered search.\nExplore current debates on adapting SEO strategies.\nCompare AI-driven SEO with traditional optimization approaches.\nUse tools to analyze mentions and visibility in AI search engines.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nMagali Karee is a freelance translator with over 15 years of experience in search engine optimization (SEO)\, marketing\, and translation. She specializes in SEO-optimized translations and transcreation from English and French into German. Previously an editor and deputy editorial director at a major German platform\, she brings deep content and search expertise. She has a master’s in linguistics and is a certified SEO manager. As co-founder of Saramatik\, she supports creative German advertising and helps businesses adapt content strategies for AI-driven search visibility.
URL:/event/how-ai-search-is-reshaping-user-behavior-and-seo-key-insights-for-translators/
CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Grow Your Career,Specialization,Translation
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T124500
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20250428T175854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T190834Z
UID:50767-1752321600-1752324300@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Digital Marketing for Translators\, Part 3: SEO Essentials To Get Found Online
DESCRIPTION:Learn how you can organically position your freelance business online.\nWould you like clients to find you online when they search for translation\, localization\, and interpreting services in your language pairs and specialties? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can help you achieve that — and no\, it’s not a kind of magic. It’s a combination of digital strategy\, SEO know-how\, and the right tools. Join us for this digital marketing webinar to discover how SEO can help boost your online visibility and improve your website’s search engine ranking. \nBy attending this webinar\, you will:\n\nUnderstand key SEO terminology every beginner should know.\nExplore keyword research techniques tailored to your niche.\nDiscover popular SEO tools and their essential features.\nApply effective on-page and off-page SEO strategies to boost your online presence.\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:/event/digital-marketing-for-translators-part-3-seo-essentials-to-get-found-online/
CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T170000
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20250331T143944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T144528Z
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SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Dutch Day (Hosted by the GLD and DVTA)
DESCRIPTION:ATA’s German Language Division (GLD) and the Delaware Valley Translators Association (DVTA) will be hosting a day dedicated to Pennsylvania Dutch at Southern Market in Lancaster\, Pennsylvania\, on July 19\, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Optional social gatherings will be offered on July 18 as well. \nOur featured speaker will be Professor Mark Louden of the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, the author of Pennsylvania Dutch: The Story of an American Language. The program will present the history and present-day status of this German-language variant\, highlight gaps in interpreting services for the Plain community\, and offer attendees the opportunity to learn some Pennsylvania Dutch themselves.
URL:/event/pennsylvania-dutch-day-hosted-by-the-gld-and-dvta/
LOCATION:Lancaster\, Pennsylvania\, Lancaster\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interpreting,Networking,Specialization
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ORGANIZER;CN="German Language Division":MAILTO:leubetranslation@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T130000
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20250513T225012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T225917Z
UID:51191-1753358400-1753362000@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Preparing Effectively for ATA’s Russian-to-English Certification Exam
DESCRIPTION:Get a clear roadmap to ATA certification success in this practical webinar focused on the Russian>English exam\, featuring real test examples\, grading criteria\, and expert strategies to help you pass on the first try.\nInterested in ATA certification but don’t know where to start? This webinar will help you prepare for the exam\, using examples from actual Russian>English ATA exams and practice tests. We will cover the format of the exam\, including what online resources are allowed\, so you know what to expect on the day of the exam. We will take advantage of the resources made available by the Certification Program to delve into the skills and knowledge the exam is testing\, with an in-depth look at the rubric and error categories used by graders to assess each candidate’s translation. We will examine examples of errors made on past exams to highlight common difficulties candidates face on the exam and discuss effective ways of preparing to overcome these challenges and increase your chances of passing on the first try. By the end\, you will have an understanding of what ATA graders are looking for. \nThis webinar will be most useful to candidates looking to take the Russian>English and English>Russian exams\, but can also provide valuable insight to any potential exam candidate with a working knowledge of Russian. \nBy attending this webinar\, you will:\n\nUnderstand the format of ATA’s certification exam and which online resources are permitted.\nExplore how the exam is graded and why grading criteria matter.\nIdentify common errors candidates make and how to avoid them.\nPractice effectively to assess your readiness and strengthen areas of weakness.\nApply targeted strategies to improve performance and increase your chances of passing on the first try.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nEugenia Tietz-Sokolskaya\, CT\, is an ATA-certified Russian>English translator and a grader for ATA’s Certification Program. In 2016\, she helped start the Slavic Languages Division’s online ATA exam practice group\, which ran for six years and produced numerous successful exam candidates. She has run several workshops on ATA’s certification exam for her local ATA chapter\, the Delaware Valley Translators Association. Eugenia has an MA in translation from Kent State University and works as a freelance translator\, primarily in immigration\, academics\, and journalism.
URL:/event/preparing-effectively-for-atas-russian-to-english-certification-exam/
CATEGORIES:Certification Exam,Grow Your Career,Specialization,Translation
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20210323T151435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T155106Z
UID:27347-1753920000-1754006399@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Student Translation Award: Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:ATA awards a grant-in-aid to a student for a literary or sci-tech translation or translation-related project. The project\, which may be derived from any facet of translation studies\, should result in a project with post-grant applicability\, such as a publication\, a conference presentation\, or teaching materials. Computerized materials are ineligible\, as are dissertations and theses. Translations must be from a foreign language INTO ENGLISH. Previously untranslated works are preferred.
URL:/event/student-translation-award-submission-deadline/2025-07-31/
CATEGORIES:Newcomers,Translation
ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20220126T163221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T163221Z
UID:27348-1753920000-1754006399@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:School Outreach Contest Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Share your passion with the next generation and you could win a free registration to the ATA Annual Conference.\nATA’s School Outreach Program encourages professional translators and interpreters to visit classrooms—in person or virtually\, anywhere in the world\, to any age group—and share their passion for language with students. We make it easy by offering presentation materials\, tips\, photos\, and stories! \nSubmit your story and photo by July 31!
URL:/event/school-outreach-contest-deadline-2/2025-07-31/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Educators and Trainers,Free for Members
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20250228T152858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T144859Z
UID:49487-1754697600-1754870399@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 virtually. 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. \nLearn how a Board meeting works\nListen to The ATA Podcast: Inside the ATA Board Room for a look at what happens.
URL:/event/board-of-directors-meeting-15/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250809T160000
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20240814T053655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T205237Z
UID:42958-1754744400-1754755200@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Certification Exam: In-Person
DESCRIPTION:ATA Membership Required\nYou must be an ATA member to register for the ATA Certification exam. ATA membership is not refundable. \nJoin ATA \nNote: Exams sell out quickly and there is no guarantee space will be available by the time your membership is processed. \n  \nRegistration Deadline:\nThe deadline to register for this exam is July 9\, 2025. \n  \nRegistration Fee: $525\nRegister Now! \n  \nSoftware & Hardware Requirements:\nThere are specific software and hardware requirements for the in-person and online exams. Before you register\, make sure you have everything you need and you know what to expect. See all requirements and restrictions.
URL:/event/certification-exam-in-person-22/
LOCATION:Albuquerque\, NM\, Alburquerque\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certification Exam
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T140000
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20250513T222114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T225955Z
UID:51188-1755777600-1755784800@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:From Securitization to Tokenization: What FinTech Translators Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Gain the knowledge you need to confidently translate and interpret the language of tokenization\, a fast-growing area reshaping financial markets and redefining key concepts in structured finance.\nAs financial systems embrace blockchain technology\, translators and interpreters are increasingly expected to navigate the evolving language of fintech. This webinar is designed to give you a practical understanding of tokenization—how it differs from traditional securitization and what that means for the documents\, terminology\, and concepts you encounter in financial and technical translation. \nOver the course of two hours\, we’ll break down the fundamentals of both securitization and tokenization\, showing how blockchain and smart contracts are changing the structure\, regulation\, and communication of financial products. You’ll learn what terms are used\, how to approach source materials\, and what emerging trends are shaping client expectations. \nWith real-world examples and a focus on accuracy and clarity\, we’ll explore the growing role of blockchain in finance\, focusing on practical aspects relevant to translators\, such as new terminology\, document types\, and industry trends. \nBy the end of this webinar\, you’ll walk away with a stronger grasp of key fintech concepts and greater confidence in handling specialized content in your professional practice. \nBy attending this webinar\, you will:\n\nUnderstand the core principles of securitization and tokenization to confidently translate complex financial texts related to structured finance and digital assets.\nLearn how blockchain and fintech are transforming financial language to ensure accurate\, current translations in a fast-evolving industry.\nGain insights into emerging trends in digital finance to position yourself as a specialized translator in high-demand areas such as DeFi and tokenized assets.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nSilvana Debonis is an English>Spanish financial and legal translator with over 25 years of experience working with major corporations and international organizations. She teaches in the Translation Program at Universidad Católica Argentina\, and has been an online instructor in commercial and financial translation at New York University and the Association of Sworn Translators of Buenos Aires for 17 years. She has authored a finance and tax glossary\, co-authored a commercial law dictionary (Thomson Reuters)\, and provided specialized English training for legal and accounting professionals. A frequent speaker at ATA Annual Conferences\, she presents on financial and legal translation and terminology.
URL:/event/from-securitization-to-tokenization-what-fintech-translators-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Grow Your Career,Specialization,Translation
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T210000
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20250318T191138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T200646Z
UID:49998-1756238400-1756242000@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:/event/virtual-brainstorm-networking-10/
CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members,Grow Your Career
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T183000
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20250307T171724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T143804Z
UID:49700-1756920600-1756924200@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the benefits of ATA membership!\nWhether you are considering joining ATA as a new member or are a longtime member needing a refresher on all the benefits ATA has to offer\, this free event is for you. \nATA is continuously working to add more benefits for our members. There are so many benefits that even longtime members might not be aware of everything ATA has to offer. Find out what you’ve been missing! \nDuring this FREE\, fun\, and interactive event\, 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:/event/ata-member-benefits-meet-up-9/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Free for Members,Networking,Newcomers
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20241118T235853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T235853Z
UID:47119-1756944000-1757203199@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:XXIII FIT Congress
DESCRIPTION:As a service to members\, ATA provides information about non-ATA events that serve the translation and interpreting community. Inclusion in ATA’s event calendar does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by ATA.
URL:/event/xxiii-fit-congress/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T124500
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20250425T015107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T183804Z
UID:50730-1756987200-1756989900@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Planning a Book Translation
DESCRIPTION:Are you a literary translator\, or are you hoping to break into literary translation? Learn how to look out for yourself and impress your client.\nFor freelancers taking on book-length translations\, good planning is critical. By setting up a detailed timeline and clear expectations from the start\, you can look out for future you and deliver your best work. This webinar will cover the data you should be considering as you build your schedule\, how to make the work fit alongside your existing obligations\, questions you should ask the client\, and potential pitfalls to watch for. \nIn this webinar\, you will begin learning how to:\n\nMake a plan that is realistic and achievable by using your data and setting clear intentions.\nAsk the right questions before and during the project to avoid problems.\nStick to your carefully crafted plans. (This is no small feat when timelines are long!)\n\nAbout the Presenter\nLaurie Bennett is a Canadian certified French-to-English freelance translator with a background in agricultural engineering. Nine of her book translations (nonfiction work about regenerative farming\, rock climbing\, and true crime) have been published to date. Four more are on the way\, to be released in 2025 and 2026 by repeat clients with whom she has built lasting relationships. A member of ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee\, she strives to share tools and experience with colleagues so that—together—they can build sustainable and fulfilling freelance businesses.
URL:/event/planning-a-book-translation/
CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members,Specialization,Translation
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20241115T211513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T211513Z
UID:47030-1758758400-1759017599@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:NCIHC 2025 Language Access Congress
DESCRIPTION:As a service to members\, ATA provides information about non-ATA events that serve the translation and interpreting community. Inclusion in ATA’s event calendar does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by ATA.
URL:/event/ncihc-2025-language-access-congress/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20250121T194108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T194531Z
UID:48536-1761091200-1761436799@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:ATA 66th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate your passion and profession at ATA66!\nDedicated translators and interpreters come from all over the world to share their unique experiences while building relationships in a supportive and generous community. They come to invest in themselves and their future as professional language services providers. \nCelebrate with 1\,200 translators and interpreters from over 60 countries who love what they do\, just like you!  \nATA 66th Annual Conference\nOctober 22-25\, 2025 | Boston\, Massachusetts \nLearn More
URL:/event/ata-66th-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Westin Boston Seaport Hotel\, 425 Summer Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:ATA Conference,ATA Membership,Business Strategies,Educators and Trainers,Grow Your Career,Interpreting,Newcomers,Specialization,Tools and Technology,Translation
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20250228T153553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T231225Z
UID:49489-1761350400-1761523199@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 Boston\, Massachusetts. 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. \nLearn how a Board meeting works\nListen to The ATA Podcast: Inside the ATA Board Room for a look at what happens.
URL:/event/board-of-directors-meeting-16/
LOCATION:Westin Boston Seaport Hotel\, 425 Summer Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T124500
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20250424T195430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T183548Z
UID:50719-1763035200-1763037900@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Business Questions We All Have
DESCRIPTION:There are some business questions we all keep asking. Learn how to get answers.\nAs freelance language professionals\, we often feel highly confident in our language skills but less comfortable with the business side of a language career. ATA’s Business Practices Online Community exists so we can share questions\, concerns\, answers\, and support. Find out what questions keep getting asked in the community – and how you can join and take advantage of the community’s collective wisdom. \nIn this webinar\, you will:\n\nLearn what the Business Practices Online Community is and what it does.\nReview the top queries submitted over the course of the community’s history.\nFind out about resources you can use to deal with some of the issues brought up in the community.\nLearn how to join and contribute to the Business Practices Community.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDanielle Maxson\, CT\, is an ATA-certified Portuguese-to-English and Spanish-to-English translator. She has been translating since 2009 and specializes in medical translation with a focus on patient records. She also has experience teaching Spanish and working as a medical interpreter\, both on-site and over the phone. Danielle joined ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee in 2014 and has chaired the committee since 2021. She has presented at several ATA conferences\, and her written work has appeared in the Spanish and Medical Division newsletters\, The ATA Chronicle\, and on the Next Level blog.
URL:/event/business-questions-we-all-have/
CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T124500
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20250425T012958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T183658Z
UID:50724-1764676800-1764679500@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Everything You Need to Know about ATA’s Mastermind Program
DESCRIPTION:Discover the benefits of ATA’s Mastermind Program and learn how peer-based\, small team mentoring can serve your business needs.\nMastermind groups use a peer-based mentoring concept in which individuals form small teams to learn from each other for personal and professional growth. Each year\, ATA’s Mastermind Program connects members from various fields and language pairs for the purpose of holding virtual discussions on specific topics. Instead of a teacher presenting content\, group members hold each other accountable for achieving specific goals. Every meeting follows a defined outline\, which helps to share time fairly and ensures equal speaking time for all attendees. \nIn this webinar\, you will:\n\nGet an overview of the program structure.\nLearn about the different roles of program participants.\nUnderstand what it takes to get the greatest benefit from the program offer.\nHear how past participants have used the groups.\nFind out how to apply for participation in the program.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDorothee Racette has been a full-time freelance German<>English translator for over 25 years and served as president of ATA from 2011 to 2013. She established her own coaching business in 2014 to help individuals and organizations solve problems related to workflow and time management. As a certified productivity coach (CPC)\, she now divides her time between translating and coaching. Dorothee presented the Back to Business Basics webinar series for ATA in 2022/23 and is a frequent contributor to professional publications.
URL:/event/everything-you-need-to-know-about-atas-mastermind-program/
CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20250307T171827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T143728Z
UID:49701-1765029600-1765033200@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up Live on LinkedIn
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the benefits of ATA membership!\nWhether you are considering joining ATA as a new member or are a longtime member needing a refresher on all the benefits ATA has to offer\, this FREE LinkedIn Live event is for you. \nATA is continuously working to add more benefits for our members. There are so many benefits that even longtime members might not be aware of everything ATA has to offer. Find out what you’ve been missing! \nDuring this FREE\, fun\, and interactive event\, 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:/event/ata-member-benefits-meet-up-10/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Free for Members,Networking,Newcomers
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20201213T235903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201213T235903Z
UID:29704-1767225600-1767311999@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:/event/mastermind-program-open-for-applications/2026-01-01/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Business Strategies,Free for Members,Grow Your Career
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20210331T200845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T200845Z
UID:47865-1767225600-1767311999@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Lewis Galantière Award: Open for Submissions
DESCRIPTION:The Lewis Galantière Award is bestowed biennially in even-numbered years for a distinguished book-length literary translation from any language\, except German\, into English.
URL:/event/lewis-galantiere-award-submission-deadline/2026-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Translation
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20230126T193225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T190421Z
UID:29705-1767225600-1767311999@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:/event/mentoring-program-open-for-applications/2026-01-01/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Business Strategies,Free for Members,Grow Your Career
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20230123T185112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T185112Z
UID:30512-1772236800-1772323199@www.atanet.org
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:/event/mastermind-program-application-deadline/2026-02-28/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Business Strategies,Free for Members,Grow Your Career
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20220114T155240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T155240Z
UID:30521-1772323200-1772409599@www.atanet.org
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. The proposal submission deadline is March 1. Proposal submission is open to everyone. ATA membership is not required.
URL:/event/call-for-speakers-deadline-2/2026-03-01/
CATEGORIES:ATA Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20241218T160405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T160405Z
UID:47880-1772323200-1772409599@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:Lewis Galantière Award: Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The Lewis Galantière Award is bestowed biennially in even-numbered years for a distinguished book-length literary translation from any language\, except German\, into English.
URL:/event/lewis-galantiere-award-submission-deadline-2/2026-03-01/
CATEGORIES:Translation
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20220125T180607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T180607Z
UID:30802-1774742400-1774828799@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:/event/call-for-nominations-deadline-2023-03-01/2026-03-29/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20230126T192551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T190039Z
UID:30813-1774915200-1775001599@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:/event/mentoring-program-application-deadline/2026-03-31/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Business Strategies,Free for Members,Grow Your Career
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20210324T183357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T183357Z
UID:51071-1777593600-1780271999@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:/event/advocacy-impact-and-innovation-awards-open-for-submissions/2026-05-01/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20220126T163221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T163221Z
UID:45344-1785456000-1785542399@www.atanet.org
SUMMARY:School Outreach Contest Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Share your passion with the next generation and you could win a free registration to the ATA Annual Conference.\nATA’s School Outreach Program encourages professional translators and interpreters to visit classrooms—in person or virtually\, anywhere in the world\, to any age group—and share their passion for language with students. We make it easy by offering presentation materials\, tips\, photos\, and stories! \nSubmit your story and photo by July 31!
URL:/event/school-outreach-contest-deadline-2/2026-07-31/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Educators and Trainers,Free for Members
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102
DTSTAMP:20250630T214954
CREATED:20201213T235903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201213T235903Z
UID:48018-1798761600-1798847999@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:/event/mastermind-program-open-for-applications/2027-01-01/
CATEGORIES:ATA Membership,Business Strategies,Free for Members,Grow Your Career
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ORGANIZER;CN="ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ":MAILTO:ata@atanet.org
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