Event agenda

Job profiles for translators: (un)expected career opportunities in the language industry (session will be repeated at 10:30)

This session will show how technology has impacted profiles in the language industry, in particular its evolution with the specialisation of the translator's profile and the emergence of new jobs in the language industry itself or in other industries.

Job profiles in audiovisual translation: dubbing and subtitling (session will be repeated at 10:30)

A brief introduction to dubbing and subtitling – what does it take, what are the differences? Members of Audiovisual Translators Europe share their experience.

Your first professional experience: traineeship opportunities at EU Institutions (session will be repeated at 10:30)

In this session, participants will learn about the traineeship opportunities for aspiring linguists in the EU institutions. We will explore some key aspects of the programmes and hear first-hand from a former trainee in the DG Translation.

Your first professional experience: volunteer translation (session will be repeated at 10:30)

Ready to turn your passion for translation into real-world experience? This session guides you in securing meaningful volunteer roles, avoiding pitfalls, and using your work as a gateway to a professional career.

Your first professional experience: Working conditions on online translation and transcription platforms (session will be repeated at 10:30)

Starting as a translator often involves working on digital labour platforms. Drawing on research by the Fairwork Project, this session intends to discuss the differences in working conditions on these platforms to inform the translator’s choices.

Job profiles for translators: (un)expected career opportunities in the language industry

This session will show how technology has impacted profiles in the language industry, in particular its evolution with the specialisation of the translator's profile and the emergence of new jobs in the language industry itself or in other industries.

Job profiles in audiovisual translation: dubbing and subtitling

A brief introduction to dubbing and subtitling – what does it take, what are the differences? Members of Audiovisual Translators Europe share their experience.

Your first professional experience: traineeship opportunities at EU Institutions

In this session, participants will learn about the traineeship opportunities for aspiring linguists in the EU institutions. We will explore some key aspects of the programmes and hear first-hand from a former trainee in the DG Translation.

Your first professional experience: volunteer translation

Ready to turn your passion for translation into real-world experience? This session guides you in securing meaningful volunteer roles, avoiding pitfalls, and using your work as a gateway to a professional career.

Your first professional experience: Working conditions on online translation and transcription platforms

Starting as a translator often involves working on digital labour platforms. Drawing on research by the Fairwork Project, this session intends to discuss the differences in working conditions on these platforms to inform the translator’s choices.

Personal and interpersonal competence – Making the best use of professional associations (session will be repeated at 12:35)

How professional associations can help you access translation and business training, and professional tools; learn from experienced colleagues; network and engage, within the profession and beyond. Plus a few tips on how to join as a newcomer.

Personal and interpersonal competence – soft skills (session will be repeated at 12:35)

The presentation explores how (inter)personal competences are essential for translators to excel in today’s language industry. Attendees will gain insights into effectively managing professional relationships, stress, and teamwork in a dynamic field.

Service provision competence – future-proofing your language career (session will be repeated at 12:35)

To operate in the new AI space successfully, one needs to learn skills that we as linguists have and take for granted. It’s time to build up and capitalise on those and take the driving seat in the future of (language) work.

Service Provision Competence – Pricing and negotiating (session will be repeated at 12:35)

How to achieve financial stability in a market known for its price pressure? Martina Mayer will share her insights on cultivating a successful negotiation mindset and drafting a solid business plan tailored to the specific needs of translators.

Service Provision Competence – Project Management (session will be repeated at 12:35)

‘Translation’ project management is no longer just translation and quality control. It spans the entire ’language operations’ of an organization. This workshop helps participants understand the changing scope of language operations projects.

Technology Competence – uses of AI for translators (session will be repeated at 12:35)

We will discuss the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) as both a translation engine and a tool involving functionalities beyond translation, such as language tailoring, quality control, terminology management. Prompt design will be covered.

Personal and interpersonal competence – Making the best use of professional associations

How professional associations can help you access translation and business training, and professional tools; learn from experienced colleagues; network and engage, within the profession and beyond. Plus a few tips on how to join as a newcomer.

Personal and interpersonal competence – soft skills

The presentation explores how (inter)personal competences are essential for translators to excel in today’s language industry. Attendees will gain insights into effectively managing professional relationships, stress, and teamwork in a dynamic field.

Service provision competence – future-proofing your language career

To operate in the new AI space successfully, one needs to learn skills that we as linguists have and take for granted. It’s time to build up and capitalise on those and take the driving seat in the future of (language) work.

Service Provision Competence – Pricing and negotiating

How to achieve financial stability in a market known for its price pressure? Martina Mayer will share her insights on cultivating a successful negotiation mindset and drafting a solid business plan tailored to the specific needs of translators.

Service Provision Competence – Project Management

‘Translation’ project management is no longer just translation and quality control. It spans the entire ’language operations’ of an organization. This workshop helps participants understand the changing scope of language operations projects.

Technology Competence – uses of AI for translators

We will discuss the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) as both a translation engine and a tool involving functionalities beyond translation, such as language tailoring, quality control, terminology management. Prompt design will be covered.

Linguistic validation of clinical outcomes where words and nuances do matter and make a difference in patients' lives.

Terminology management

Using generative AI to enhance existing tools and build new ones (generative AI in eTranslation, eBriefing, eReply, and other Digital Europe AI-based services from DGT)

AI for Terminology

DGT's explorations of AI tools for terminology

Contributing to better multilingual AI in Europe: DGT’s supercomputing projects for EU LLMs, and the role of translators and other language professionals in such projects

Prompting workshop

Plain language: who’s the real expert?

Why are texts from governments, legal, and healthcare institutions often so complex? and what can be done about it? Join this session to find out!

Protecting Human Rights with Human-Driven AI Language Solutions

The presentation showcases how Amnesty International’s Translation and Language Strategy Department leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance translation and terminology management.

Quality Assessment with AI – new opportunities for LPS