The Conference will offer great opportunities for skill-building, information-sharing, and professional networking, specially for and among translators and interpreters of medical and health-related materials.

TRADULÍNGUAS, a Portuguese translation company with a long and successful record of translator's training is the main organizer of this Conference. The organizing team is also composed of other professional translators and physicians with a wide experience in the translation and interpreting practicing and teaching. Some of us will also be presenting at the Conference. Meet us on the Organizing Team page.

You will find everything about the sessions, workshops, abstracts, and speakers on the Abstracts & Bios page.

All sessions will be presented by physicians and other health professionals with extensive experience in translation, and by professional translators and interpreters and other leading experts in their field.

The Conference Sessions will be delivered in Portuguese, English, or Spanish, as noted on the Abstracts & Bios page. All speakers can address questions from the audience in Portuguese or in English and quite a few also in Spanish. Simultaneous interpretation will not be provided.

You can view the Conference Schedule on the Index page or by downloading it from the Abstracts & Bios page.

If you are an experienced translator and interpreter working with health-related subjects there will be plenty for you to see, learn, and discuss. And, if you are just starting in this field of specialization, you will gain valuable information about your profession and many specialized fields of knowledge in this highly-requested segment of the language industry.

In one word? ALL of them. Because there will be parallel sessions, you'll be forced to choose some sessions and not to attend others. Which ones in particular, that depends on your needs and interests as a language professional. However, keep in mind that your Conference CD-ROM will include the presentations and handouts from most, if not all, of the sessions in the Conference.

All Conference participants will receive a CD-ROM (ISBN: 978-989-20-1336-7) containing the speakers biographies and presentations and other support materials in PDF format (if given by speakers for publication) and sponsor/exhibitor descriptions. View more information in the Abstracts & Bios page.

Do I need to sign up for Conference sessions ahead of time? What if I want to attend more than one session in a given time period?

No, except for the SDL Trados session, which is reserved for corporate attendees, it is not necessary to register for any specific session. Each session will be placed in a room that should accommodate the interest in the topic. If you are interested in more than one session in a given time slot, keep in mind that your Conference CD-ROM will include the presentations and handouts from most, if not all, of the sessions in the Conference.

Can I take my notebook computer for the Conference?

Yes, you can. But, keep in mind that you will be distracted and loose a good deal of the presentations. If you are interested in more than one session in a given time slot, keep in mind that your Conference CD-ROM will include the presentations and handouts from most, if not all, of the sessions in the Conference. To check your Email, attendees will have access to a computer room with Internet connection

Individual day passes are not available. The registration price is the same to attend any portion of the Conference.

I'm a member of a translators/interpreters professional organization where members are required to accumulate continuing education credits. Will this Conference help me maintain my CE record?

Attendees who are certified by the American Translators Association (ATA) are eligible to earn up to ten (10) Continuing Education points (CEP’s) and members of the Institute of Translation & Interpreting (UK) can claim 1 ITI CPD day for each day of the Conference attended.

The Conference will be hosted by the prestigious Faculty of Social and Human Sciences (Universidade Nova ), home to one of the most sought-after translation courses in Portugal. Join us there on 17 and 18 October, 2008. See where we'll be at the Location Map.

Registrations are accepted by Email and fax. To register: (1) Download one of the Registration Forms available (to be sent by Email or fax), fill it out and send it to us. (2) Make your payment by bank transfer or PayPal within 24 hours of sending in your Registration Form. You're all set. We will confirm your registration to the Email provided in your Registration Form shortly after we have received everything from you. Download the Conference Documents or visit the Registration page.

You will find all details about fees on the Registration page. There are significant discounts for several categories of participants or for group registrations. We do not have any other discounts available, so there is no point in asking us...

Yes. Visit the Registration page for more information.

Yes, you do. But only if you are an individual Member of Member and Observer Associations of FIT / FIT Europe. Visit the FIT Homepage (Members) or the FIT Europe Homepage (Members / Observers) to see if your association qualifies for this discount. There are NO discounts for corporate members of these associations or for members of any other associations.

Sorry, no. We do not accept purchase orders and we do not issue invoices.

Yes, you can, provided, of course, that the account holder (e.g., employer, spouse, friend, etc.) has given you his/her authorization to do so. In these circumstances, you MUST indicate the name of the account holder responsible for the payment on the Registration Form. Without this information, we are left in the dark, with one payment from someone without a registration form and a registration form from someone who has not paid. TRADULÍNGUAS will NOT be responsible for any private dealings between the account holder making the payment and the Conference registrant..

We strongly discourage "walking in" as you will not be guaranteed materials or seating. It is best to register in advance. Besides, if you register by October 3, you will save on your registration fee. Also, bear in mind that we can only accommodate a certain number of people in the Conference venue. For the TRADULÍNGUAS Translation Conference, held at the same venue in 2007, we had to stop accepting registrations about 1 month before the Conference date!

Visit the Registration page for full information about the cancellation policy and deadlines.

I am an attendee coming from overseas, and I need a visa to travel to Portugal. How do I register for the Conference while awaiting my visa?

We encourage you to register for the Conference now and then apply for your visa. If you are unable to obtain a visa, you will receive a full refund for the Conference fee. TRADULÍNGUAS can provide confirmation of your registration to any immigration authorities, but will NOT provide any invitation letters to the Conference. NOTE: Schengen visas may take some additional time to obtain.

On the Travel Information page you will find everything about the various options to get to Lisbon. If you still have questions about your travel plans or schedules, send us a note. We're not a travel agency, but we'll do our best to help you.

Just visit the Hotel page. Besides the recommended hotel, which offers special, reduced rates for the Conference attendees, we've also listed numerous accommodation options, from luxurious 5-star hotels, to simple, cheaper Residenciais. We've done our best to cater for every option and for every wallet.

Yes. Attendees will have access to a computer room with Internet connection.

The dress code for the entire Conference is From Informal to Business Casual. While we'll be here to learn, and not to pick on your clothes, hats, sneakers, baggy or ripped clothing, sweatpants or athletic attire may not be your best choices...

Most certainly, yes. Lisbon has a pleasant climate throughout the year. In October, the weather is mild with temperatures between 14 ºC (57 ºF) and 24 ºC (75 ºF) and 11 days with rain. An up-to-date forecast is available on the website of Portugal's Meteorological Institute. On the Travel Information page, you can find out more information about the current weather in Lisbon.

Sorry, no. Please inquire about child care services with the concierge at your selected hotel. Be certain to make arrangements prior to your arrival in Lisbon.

I am interested in sponsorship/exhibiting opportunities. Can I sponsor your Conference?

Yes, you can. Have a look at the prestigious companies already sponsoring or exhibiting at the Conference on the Exhibitors & Sponsors page. Visit also the Sponsorship Opportunities page for more information about how you can be associated with us.