"The conference always inspires me for another year of work. It truly is a worthwhile experience."

"I was able to bring my skills to the next level, increasing my confidence as a professional translator."

"It's wonderful to gain new allies in the language industry and hear different perspectives."

"The quality and relevance of the sessions allows for discovering new fields and finding out about industry trends."

"I truly value the opportunity the conference provides for tapping into the power of networking."

"Everybody is open-minded and willing to share their knowledge, tips, and ideas."

"Sessions got us all thinking and challenged us to do better."

DIVISION EVENTS

ATA’s professional-interest Divisions provide specialty- and language-specific information and networking to assist their members in today’s competitive marketplace. Attend these events to make the contacts that count and find the answers you need.

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
**Open to 3-Day and Saturday-Only Conference Attendees

THURSDAY 12:30PM – 1:00PM*

Chinese Language Division
Educators Division
Nordic Division
Science & Technology Division

THURSDAY 4:45PM - 5:45PM*

Dutch Language Division
Interpreters Division
Literary Division
Slavic Languages Division
Translation Company Division

FRIDAY 12:30PM – 1:00PM*

French Language Division
Italian Language Division

FRIDAY 4:45PM - 5:45PM*

Arabic Language Division
Audiovisual Division
German Language Division
Government Division
Japanese Language Division
Korean Language Division
Law Division
Medical Division

SATURDAY 12:30PM – 1:00PM**

Language Technology Division
Portuguese Language Division
Spanish Language Division

OFFSITE DIVISION EVENTS

The following events are organized by the ATA Divisions and require separate registration and payment.

Arabic Language Division:

ALD DINNER

Cost: Order a la carte and pay individually at the restaurant. For menu selections and pricing, CLICK HERE.

FRIDAY 7:00PM
RSVP required by October 23. To RSVP, contact Yasir Osma at yasir.gama@gmail.com.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network with your fellow interpreters and translators of the Arabic Language Division. Please join us for the Arabic Language Division Dinner at Super Shawarma Mediterranean Grill during ATA60.

Audiovisual Division:

AVD ANNUAL HAPPY HOUR

Cost: Attendees pay for what they eat or drink at the venue.

THURSDAY 7:00PM
RSVP required. To RSVP, CLICK HERE.

Come meet the members, Leadership Council, and elected officers of the Audiovisual Division! Spend some time with us at our Happy Hour, get to know our plans and goals for the coming year, and share your thoughts with the AVD. We are looking forward to meeting you and hearing from you! But, above all, come have fun with us at the Village Pub in Palm Springs!

Chinese Language Division:

CLD DINNER

Cost: $36 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

WEDNESDAY 7:30PM
Registration and payment required. To register, contact Pency Tsai at pency@voiceoyster.com.

Please join us at our CLD Dinner during ATA60. Feast your eyes on this fun fusion take on Southeastern Asian delicacies at Fuzion Five Vietnamese & Lao Cuisine.

Dutch Language Division:

ANNUAL CONFERENCE DINNER

Cost: We will order off the menu and pay on one bill.

FRIDAY 6:00PM
Registration required. For details and to register, contact DLD dinner organizer Nina Woodson at ncwoodson@gmail.com or +1-213-221-9394.

Join other Dutch-into-English and English-into-Dutch translators and interpreters for a casual dinner at Las Casuelas Terraza.

French Language Division:

FLD DINNER

Cost: $63 per person (includes three-course dinner, tax, and gratuity)

FRIDAY 7:00PM
Registration and payment required by October 18. To register, CLICK HERE.

The French Language Division’s dinner during ATA’s 60th Annual Conference in Palm Springs will be held at Eight4Nine. We hope to see you there!

German Language Division:

GLD SOCIAL NETWORKING EVENT & DINNER

Cost: $58 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

THURSDAY 6:30PM-9:30PM
Registration and payment required by October 20. To register, email rutheboggs@gmail.com with a copy to sandy@sj-translations.com.

Please join us for the German Language Division Social Networking Event & Dinner at Lulu California Bistro during ATA60 in Palm Springs. Learn More

Government Division:

GovD MEXICAN DINNER

Cost: $45 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

THURSDAY 5:30PM
Registration and payment required. To register, CLICK HERE.

We are delighted to invite you to join us at ATA’s Government Division Mexican Dinner at Las Casuelas Terraza.

Questions? Contact Monique Roske at monique@roske.us.

Interpreters Division & Medical Division:

ID/MD ANNUAL DINNER

Cost: $80 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

THURSDAY 7:00PM
Registration and payment required by October 10. To register, CLICK HERE. Last year we had a full house! We recommend early registration this year.

You are cordially invited to the Interpreters and Medical Divisions’ Annual Dinner at the famous Le Vallauris.

Japanese Language Division:

JLD ANNUAL NETWORKING DINNER

Cost: $58 per person (includes tax and gratuity) by October 13
$65 per person (includes tax and gratuity) after October 13

FRIDAY 7:00PM
Registration and payment required. To register, CLICK HERE.

Join us for our Annual Networking Dinner in Palm Springs, California, during ATA60! Enjoy conversation with colleagues over fine dining at the lovely Lulu California Bistro in Downtown Palm Springs! Bring your loved one, friends, and other guests.

Korean Language Division:

KLD ANNUAL DINNER

Cost: $55 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

FRIDAY 6:00PM
Registration and payment required. To register, contact Bell Anderson at wendybird19087@yahoo.com.

Come join your colleagues and friends and catch up at Lulu, a true California bistro and one of Palm Springs’ best restaurants. Located right in downtown Palm Springs, it’s less than a mile from the ATA Conference and near other points of interest.

Law Division:

LawD ANNUAL LUNCHEON

Cost: $58 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

THURSDAY 12:00NOON
Registration and payment required by October 11. For details and to register, CLICK HERE.

We are excited to announce the 2019 Law Division Annual Luncheon! This year, we would like to invite you to have lunch with us at Le Vallauris Restaurant, the Palm Springs Valley highest rated restaurant, for gourmet fare with a fixed-price French-focused menu and a beautiful patio in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, just one mile from the conference venue.

Nordic Division:

ND DINNER

Cost: We will order from the menu and attendees will pay the restaurant onsite. Please bring cash for payment, if possible. The restaurant can only take a certain number of credit cards per party.

FRIDAY 7:30PM
Registration required by October 15. Seating is limited. To register, contact ND member Thor Truelsson at thortruelson@gmail.com or +1-612-325-4443.

This year’s ND Dinner will take place at Copley’s, an award-winning restaurant serving upscale American cuisine infused with traces of tropical and European flavors. We will be dining outside on the restaurant’s patio with stunning mountain views, starting off the evening with a glass of Prosecco “to get the party started.”

Portuguese Language Division:

PLD ANNUAL NETWORKING DINNER

Cost: $30 per person (includes tax, gratuity, and one beer or soda with free refills)

FRIDAY 7:30PM
Registration and payment required by October 20. To register, CLICK HERE.

We are pleased to announce our division’s Annual Networking Dinner, which will happen at Shakey’s Pizza on October 25th. You’ll enjoy an evening with your division’s colleagues over delicious pizza, good music, and a vibrant atmosphere. We have selected some delicious and varied food options, with something for everyone. Learn More

Science & Technology Division:

S&TD DINNER

Cost: $63 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

THURSDAY 7:00PM
Registration and payment required by October 17. For details and to register, CLICK HERE.

Please join us at our traditional Science & Technology Division dinner for a relaxing evening of networking, meeting new friends, and catching up with old ones at the Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge.

Slavic Languages Division:

SLD DINNER

Cost: $58 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

THURSDAY 7:00PM-9:00PM
Registration and payment required by October 18. For details and to register, contact Eugenia Tietz-Sokolskaya at eugenia@sokolskayatranslations.com or cell (610) 955-7940.

Please join us for a convivial evening during ATA’s 60th Annual Conference in Palm Springs. Enjoy a great meal, greet friends, and meet new colleagues at the Greek Islands restaurant.

Spanish Language Division:

SPD ANNUAL DINNER

Cost: $60 per person (includes tax, gratuity, and a soft drink)

FRIDAY 7:00PM
Registration and payment required by October 19. To register and view menu, CLICK HERE.

We are excited to announce the 2019 Spanish Language Division SPD Annual Dinner! This year, we invite you to celebrate our traditional Muchas culturas, un solo idioma annual dinner event at Oscar’s Cafe & Bar. This casual bar with a courtyard, showroom, and dining is in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, within walking distance from the conference hotels.

Translation Company Division:

TCD ANNUAL DINNER

Cost: $60 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

WEDNESDAY 7:30PM-10:00PM
Registration and payment required. To register, CLICK HERE. Seating is limited so register early! Reservations accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Join other language companies for food, drink, and networking during ATA60. 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 how to get involved. Members and non-members of the Division are invited to attend. Come and mingle with your colleagues over delicious hand-made wood-fired pizza, immediately following the Welcome Celebration!

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