The Conference will offer great opportunities for skill-building, information-sharing, and professional networking, especially for and among translators and interpreters of technical, engineering, scientific, and industrial-related materials. View the Conference Sessions and Speakers.

TRADULÍNGUAS, a Portuguese translation company with a long and successful record of translator's training (including two other international translation Conferences) is the main organizer of this Conference. The Organizing Team is also composed by professional translators, engineers, and scholars with a wide experience in the translation and interpreting practicing and teaching. Some of the Organizers will also be presenting at the Conference.

View the Conference Program. ALL topics in this Conference will be related to technical, engineering and industrial translation. Participants are also invited to a Technical Visit to the National Laboratory of Civil Engineering (LNEC), in Lisbon, on THU/27MAY.

All sessions will be presented by engineers and other leading technical translation professionals with extensive experience in translation. View our Keynote Speakers and Speakers.

The Conference Sessions will be delivered in English (some in French). In some sessions, Portuguese will be used for clarification of the subjects delivered. Simultaneous interpretation will not be provided.

View the Conference Program.

If you are an experienced translator and interpreter working with technical and engineering-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 professions 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.

The Organizers will do their best to keep the Program/Schedule unchanged and under very tight control. Sessions will start and finish on time! Last-minute changes will be announced live to all attendees and online by Twitter (using the #tittc2010 hashtag).

Yes, you will. A Certificate of Attendance documenting the total number of hours and the topics of the Conference will be included in your portfolio at registration. If you lose or misplace your Certificate of Attendance during the Conference, it will NOT be replaced onsite. After the Conference, reprint and mailing of your personal Certificate of Attendance will be available for 15,00 €.

All Conference participants will receive a CD-ROM (with ISBN) containing the speakers biographies and presentations and other support materials in PDF format (if given by speakers for publication) and sponsor/exhibitor descriptions.

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

Yes! The Wordfast sessions (2) and the Technical Visit will have a strict capacity limit and require signing up at the Registration Form. 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 to the Conference venue?

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 and can use the campus Wi-Fi network.

Can I market my services at the Conference?

Participants (individual and corporate) are strongly encouraged to market their services by displaying their résumés, brochures, and business cards (just bring enough for everybody) and to actively network with owners and managers of participating language services companies and other Conference participants.

Individual day passes are NOT available. The registration price is the same to attend any portion of the Conference. Refer to the Registration Information.

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?

Yes! The Conference has already been accredited by the ATA – American Translators Association, ITI – Institute of Translation & Interpreting (UK), ASSOINTERPRETI – Associazione Nazionale Interpreti di Conferenza Professionisti (Italy) and ANITI – Associazione Nazionale Italiana Traduttori e Interpreti (Italy). View the details of the accreditation.

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 28 and 29 May, 2010.

Click here to register for the Conference.

Refer to the Registration Information. There are significant discounts for several categories of participants or for group registrations.

Refer to the Registration Information. There are significant discounts for several categories of participants or for group registrations.

Sorry, no. We do not accept purchase orders and we do not issue invoices. However, receipts will be issued to all Conference participants.

Yes, you can! Naturally, the account holder (e.g., employer, parent, spouse, friend, etc.) will have to grant you authorization to do so. Your payment using somebody else's bank account / credit card assumes that such authorization has been properly granted.

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 May 14, 2010, 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 International Conference on Health Sciences, held at the same venue in 2008, we had to stop accepting registrations about 1 month before the Conference date! Refer to the Registration Information.

Refer to the Registration Information.

Citizens from outside the European Union need a valid passport, and depending on their citizenship, a visa MAY be required. Click here for information about visa requirements to enter Portugal. Please contact the Portuguese Embassy or Consulate in your country for any questions regarding entry regulations and visas. Each participant is responsible for the validity of his/her visa and travel documents. NOTE: Schengen visas may take some additional time to obtain.

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 first 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.

I'd like to attend your Conference, but I cannot afford it.
Do you have some sort of financial support program for people like me?

Sorry, no! TRADULÍNGUAS cannot provide any financial assistance to cover attendance costs: registration fees, transportation, and lodging and living costs while in Portugal. In some countries, there are institutions that may be able to assist people like you to attend educational events abroad.

Visit the Travel Information page for 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.

Visit the Hotel page for all information about your accommodation options for this Conference, including the Conference Recommended Hotel offering special, discounted rates for Conference participants.

Yes, you will. If you'd like to share a room, or you have a room already and have space to share, leave a comment at our Room Sharing Blog.

Yes. Attendees will have access to a computer room with Internet connection. Wireless access will also be available.

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 May, the weather is extremely mild with temperatures between 13 ºC (55 ºF) and 21 ºC (70 ºF) and 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain. An up-to-date 10-day forecast is available on the website of Portugal's Meteorological Institute. Online Information for your PDA is also available.

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. Visit the Sponsorship Opportunities page for more information about how you can be associated with us.

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