The ATA Chronicle - September/October 2024 - 6

Conference Links of Interest
ATA65 Conference Website
ATA65 Schedule at a Glance
a full schedule of conference
sessions and events.
ATA65 Conference Sessions and Events
(Full schedule of sessions, searchable by topic, including
session abstracts, speaker bios, and event descriptions)
ATA65 Continuing Education Credits
ATA65 Distinguished Speakers
ATA65 Exhibit Hall Information
ATA65 Networking Events
How to Ride TriMet
(Portland's Public Transportation)
Oregon Society of Translators and Interpreters (OSTI)
(ATA's local affiliate)
OSTI Visit Portland During ATA65 Guide
Travel Portland
(Official Tourism Site for Portland, Oregon)
of sessions to interest you.
Specialized training in areas
such as legal translation,
medical interpreting,
localization, and literary
translation ensures that you
can deepen your expertise.
You can build your
schedule to prioritize what
you want to do. There will
be 30- and 60-minute
sessions as well as 15-minute
ATA Microtalks. Let the
Distinguished Speakers
inspire you, come sharpen
your skills by signing up
for the Advanced Skills
and Training Day courses
(additional fees apply), and
earn continuing education
credits approved by ATA
and various interpreter
credentialing organizations.
Visit the ATA65 website for
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Stay Tech-Savvy: The
rise of AI, MT, and natural
language processing tools has
significantly impacted the
language services industry.
While some professionals
may feel these technologies
pose a threat, they are
here to stay and we need to
understand how to use them.
Technology is a tool, not
an end. ATA65 will feature
in-depth sessions on how to
integrate these technologies
into your workflow. You'll
gain practical insights on
how to make AI work for you,
not against you, ensuring
that your human skills
remain at the forefront of the
profession.
Be Resourceful: The Exhibit
Hall will offer a wide array
of new resources and tools
for you to explore or expand
your knowledge of the ones
you already use. Staying
informed about the latest
developments is crucial for
keeping ahead in your field.
Also, make sure to visit the
T&I Book Resource Fair,
where you can connect with
authors, book translators,
podcast hosts, bloggers, and
professionals who provide
valuable resources and
training opportunities.
Advocating for the
Profession: Language
professionals face increasing
pressures to defend the
value of their work. With the
proliferation of MT and AI
tools, clients may undervalue
human expertise. ATA65 will
include sessions focused on
advocacy, raising awareness
about the importance of our
profession, reinforcing the
value of quality over quantity,
and, most importantly,
ensuring and demanding
ethical behaviors.
Remember to Recharge
It's always important to get
tips from the locals when
visiting a new city. That's
why members of ATA's
local affiliate, the Oregon
Society of Translators and
Interpreters (OSTI), have
prepared a document with
details on how to ensure you
have the best experience
when visiting Portland. In
the Visit Portland During
ATA65 Guide, you'll find a list
of must-visit sites, hidden
gems, and local favorites. The
guide is divided into sections:
Work Hard, Play Harder; Eat
Your Way through Portland;
Music to Your Ears; A City of
Readers and Writers; and Do
Some Shopping: Oregon Is
a State with No Sales Tax. I
want to express my gratitude
to all OSTI members and
contributors for creating this
magnificent guide.
Wrapping Up
As we wrap up another
inspiring ATA Annual
Conference at the Closing
Session, there's only one
fitting way to celebrate and
unwind: the Dance Away! Join
us for an evening of fun,
music, and camaraderie as we
close out this memorable
event. It's the perfect chance
to let loose, connect with
colleagues in a relaxed
setting, and make lasting
memories. So, put on your
dancing shoes and get ready
to end this incredible
conference on a high note.
See you all in Portland!
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