SESSIONS & SEMINARS
oThe ATA Annual Conference provides a comprehensive selection of educational opportunities for professional development specific to your needs. 




Sessions
oChoose from 175 sessions!
oSessions focus on practical skills and theory, across all levels of experience. You will be inspired and challenged to consider new ideas through hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and lecture presentations.


Sessions feature a variety of languages and specializations, including:


• Chinese
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean
• Middle Eastern Languages
• Nordic Languages
• Portuguese
• Slavic Languages
• Spanish
• Education & Training
• Financial Translation
• Independent Contractors
• Interpreting
• Language Services Companies
• Language Technology
• Legal T&I
• Literary Translation
• Medical T&I
• Science & Technology
• T&I Professions
• Terminology
• Translation






Preconference Seminars
oGet a head start on learning!
oArrive early to attend the Preconference Seminars on Wednesday, November 4. These three-hour seminars provide a more in-depth exploration of a certain skill or area of knowledge. They are specifically chosen to offer the insightful training you need and are provided by experts in their field.






Preconference Tool Trainings
oGet the most out of your tools!
oIncrease your proficiency and productivity by attending Preconference Tool Trainings now being offered on Wednesday, November 4. Experienced trainers provide three-hour, in-depth training sessions—not sales pitches—that explore the functionality of their tool.






Speakers
oSpeakers come from all over the world!
oBeing dedicated language professionals, speakers volunteer to share their experience and expertise. They are working translators and interpreters, educators, attorneys, physicians, CEOs, and managers. Speakers are selected through a competitive peer-review process.


Among the speakers, are a select group of Distinguished Speakers. Chosen by ATA Division leadership, they contribute a high level of advanced learning, experience, and excellence. .