Special Events
 The FIT Congress offers events and activities that provide opportunities to network, mingle, and socialize.
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ATA Certification Exam
Sunday, 9:00am - 12:00pm |
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Eligibility and Pre-registration is required. To learn more about ATA Certification and to obtain the necessary Eligibility Requirements Form and Exam Registration Form, visit www.atanet.org/certification. |
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Opening Ceremony
Monday, 9:00am - 9:30am |
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It's time to kick off the FIT Congress! Join us at the Opening Ceremony. Open to all FIT Congress attendees. |
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Keynote Presentations
Monday, 9:30am - 10:30am
Tuesday, 9:00am - 10:00am |
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Keynote presentations will take a look at the current state of the translating and interpreting professions. Open to all FIT Congress attendees.
Keynote speakers include:
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Jost Zetzsche
Consultant, International Writers' Group
"Translators and Technology: Old Things Are Passed Away; Behold, All Things Are Become New! Or Have They?" |
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Olga Cosmidou
Director General, European Parliament
"Interpreting for the European Union" |
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Lei Heong Iok
President, Macao Polytechnic Institute
"Building a Bridge Across Cultures: Macao in Historical Perspective" |
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Paul De Muniz
Chief Justice, Oregon Supreme Court
"Translators and Interpreters in State Courts: Improving Access to Justice in Troubled Times" |
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Networking Reception
Monday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
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Network with your colleagues, meet old friends, and make new ones. Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Open to all FIT Congress attendees. |
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Global Dance Party
Wednesday, 9:00pm - 12:00midnight |
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Dance to the beats from DJ Funky J as he spins a mix of Brazilian, salsa, disco, pop, funk, and global dance music. Come early to claim your space on the dance floor! Mingle, laugh, and dance the night away as the FIT Congress comes to an end. A cash bar will be available. Open to all FIT Congress attendees. |
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Closing Ceremony & Champagne Toast
Thursday, 9:00am - 12:00pm |
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This event includes two keynotes presentations, awards announcements, and an introduction to the newly-elected Council members. Then, raise a glass to say good-bye to your colleagues. Keynote presentations will take a look at what's ahead for the translating and interpreting professions. Open to all FIT Congress attendees.
Keynote speakers include:
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Benoît Kremer
President, AIIC
"Interpreting in the 21st Century and Beyond" |
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Jaap van der Meer
Director, TAUS
"Translation in the 21st Century" |
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