Division Annual Meetings

Share your common interests!

ATA Divisions hold their annual meetings to discuss new developments and ideas, while offering a chance to network with colleagues sharing common languages or specialties. Division members, as well as nonmembers, are encouraged to attend.

Open to 3-Day Conference Attendees Only

Arabic Language Division

ALD Annual Event

Please join us for a nice evening of good food, great company, and an opportunity to network with other members of the Arabic Language Division at the Lebanese Taverna Restaurant. A chance to share experiences and make new friends and listen to some of the beautiful poetry from our members!

Cost: $59.00 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

Payment must be received by October 16. After October 16, the dinner fee will be $69.00 per person (includes tax and gratuity). For details and to reserve your place, contact Ghada Shakir at ghada.shakir@gingkos-inc.com.

FRIDAY ★ 7:30PM ★ Registration and payment required

Dutch Language Division

DLD Annual Networking Dinner

ATA’s Dutch Language Division is pleased to invite you to our Annual Networking Dinner at Bistrot Du Coin! Bistrot Du Coin has been a bustling bistro in the Dupont Circle neighborhood since 2000 serving classic Belgian and French fare. From buckets of mussels and frites, soupes & salades, tartines & tartiflettes, steaks, seafood, to bistro sides and many vegetarian options. Check out their menu!

Cost: Pay Onsite. No prix fixe menu. Each attendee can order from the regular, full menu and pay their own checks for food and beverage orders.

RSVP must be received by October 20. To reserve your place, send your RSVP to Marjon van den Bosch at marjon@vandenbosch.us. The reserved upstairs mezzanine is limited to 30 people for dinner.

THURSDAY ★ 7:00PM – 9:30PM ★ Reservation and payment required

Educators Division

EdD Dinner

Come and network with educators over delicious Peruvian cuisine at Las Canteras Restaurant!

Cost: $48.00 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

Payment must be received by October 21. For details and to reserve your place, CLICK HERE. For more details or questions, contact at Mónica Rodríguez at mrodrig5@kent.edu.

THURSDAY ★ 6:00PM ★ Registration and payment required

French Language Division

FLD Dinner

The French Language Division’s dinner at the Washington, DC conference will be held at La Tomate Italian Bistro. We hope to see you there!

Cost: $56.00 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

Payment must be received by October 9. For details and to reserve your place, CLICK HERE or contact the FLD at divisionFLD@atanet.org.

THURSDAY ★ 7:00PM ★ Registration and payment required

German Language Division

GLD Social Networking Event

Please join us at ATA58 for the German Language Division Social Networking Event!

Cost: $65.00 per person (by October 15); $80.00 per person (after October 15). Costs include tax and gratuity.

For details and to reserve your place, CLICK HERE. For more details or questions, contact Ruth Boggs at rutheboggs@gmail.com.

THURSDAY ★ 7:00PM ★ Registration and payment required

Government Division

GovD Annual Networking Reception

Please join us at a DC landmark, Mama Ayesha’s Restaurant, for fine food, drinks, and good conversation.

Cost: $39.00 per person. You can also purchase a ticket for $42.00 at the door on the evening of the event, if tickets are still available. Costs includes tax and gratuity.

For details and to reserve your place, CLICK HERE or contact Monique Roske at monique@roske.us.

THURSDAY ★ 6:00PM – 8:00PM ★ Registration and payment required

Interpreters Division and Medical Division

ID/MD Networking Event

You are cordially invited to join the annual Interpreters Division/Medical Division Networking Event at The Grill from Ipanema. Come and enjoy a delicious three-course Brazilian meal and a fabulous drink.

Cost: $55.00 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

Payment must be received by October 13. For details and to reserve your place, CLICK HERE. For more details or questions, contact Flávia Lima at flaviarenatalima@gmail.com or Carol Velandia at translationspa@gmail.com.

THURSDAY ★ 7:00PM ★ Registration and payment required

Japanese Language Division

JLD Annual Networking Dinner

Join us for dinner and enjoy conversation with colleagues over a family-style dinner at Bistro Bistro.

Cost: $55.85 per person (includes tax, fees, and gratuity)

Payment must be received by October 14. For details and to reserve your place, CLICK HERE.

FRIDAY ★ 6:30PM ★ Registration and payment required

Korean Language Division

KLD Dinner

Please join old friends and new ones for dinner at Woo Lae Oak, recently voted Virginia’s best Korean restaurant.

Cost: $40.00 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

Payment must be received by September 15. For details and to reserve your place, contact Paul B. Gallagher at +1-215-328-9104 or paulbg@pbg-translations.com.

THURSDAY ★ 7:00PM ★ Registration and payment required

Nordic Division

ND Dinner

This year’s ND Dinner will take place at the award-winning Spanish restaurant La Taberna del Alabardero.

We will start off with tapas and sangria, followed by different paellas; all served family style. A few different tapas will be served, to cater to all tastes. A dessert of your choice will also be included.

Cost: $85.00 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

Payment must be received by October 8. For details and to reserve your place, contact Thor Truelsson at thortruelson@gmail.com or +1-612-325-4443.

FRIDAY ★ 8:00PM ★ Registration and payment required

Portuguese Language Division

PLD Annual Networking Dinner

We are pleased to announce our Annual Networking Dinner at Busboys and Poets. Come and join us at this eclectic place, a true celebration of arts and culture. You’ll enjoy an evening with your division’s colleagues over delicious food, good music and a vibrant atmosphere. We have selected some varied food options, with something for everyone.

Cost: $55.00 per person by October 5, and $60.00 per person after October 5 (space permitting). Both costs include: three-course dinner, non-alcoholic beverages, one alcoholic drink ticket, tax, and gratuity.

Payment must be received by October 22. Send PayPal payments to mirnasoares@gmail.com. For more details and to make a reservation, contact Elenice Araujo at elenice@elenice.com.br or CLICK HERE.

THURSDAY ★ 7:00PM ★ Advance reservation and payment required

Science and Technology Division

S&TD Dinner

Please join us for dinner at La Tomate Italian Bistro to see old friends again and to meet new ones.

Cost: $58.00 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

Payment must be received by October 9. For details and to reserve your place, CLICK HERE.

THURSDAY ★ 7:30PM ★ Registration and payment required

Slavic Languages Division

SLD Dinner

Please join us for a convivial evening. Enjoy a great meal, greet friends, and meet new colleagues at Meze Restaurant.

Cost: $50.00 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

Payment must be received by October 20. For details and to reserve your place, contact Fred Grasso at frdgrasso@satx.rr.com or +1-210-638-9669.

THURSDAY ★ 7:00PM ★ Registration and payment required

Spanish Language Division

SPD Annual Dinner

We invite you to celebrate our traditional “Muchas culturas. Un solo idioma” annual dinner event at the unique Lauriol Plaza Restaurant, offering delicious Tex-Mex and Latin American dishes in a sophisticated, urban atmosphere in Washington, DC. We have reserved the covered rooftop, so our guests can enjoy the city view!

Cost: $55.00 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

Payment must be received by October 21. For reservation details, contact Charo at charowelle@verawords.com or Yolanda at ysecos@yahoo.com.

THURSDAY ★ 7:00PM ★ Registration and payment required

Translation Company Division

TCD Networking Event

Join other language companies for food, drink, and networking at Buca di Beppo, located a short one-block walk from the conference hotel.

This is a great opportunity to share ideas with colleagues, forge collaborative partnerships, and meet prospective customers. Learn more about the Translation Company Division and get involved. Members and non-members of the Division are invited.

Cost: $59.60 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

Deadline to register is 11:59pm EST on October 22. Register early, limited seating! Reservations accepted on a first come, first served basis.

For details and to reserve your place, CLICK HERE. For more details and questions, contact Marina Ilari at marina@terratranslations.com.

WEDNESDAY ★ 7:30PM – 9:30PM (after the Welcome Reception) ★ Reservation and payment required