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Media Contact
Adrian Aleckna, ATA Interim Executive Director
+1-703-683-6100 ext. 3019 | interim-executive-director@svztur.com
What is the American Translators Association?
Founded in 1959, ATA is the largest professional association of translators and interpreters in the world with thousands of language experts in more than 100 countries.
ATA’s mission is to promote the recognition of professional translators and interpreters, to facilitate communication among its members, to establish standards of competence and ethics, to provide its members with professional development opportunities, and to advocate on behalf of the profession.
What’s a translator?
What’s an interpreter?
What’s the difference?
ATA answers the frequently asked questions and provides some key talking points.
Understanding what’s at stake
Translation and interpreting mistakes can be costly, even disastrous. It is critical to hire qualified translators and interpreters. ATA can help you find the right professional.
Press Releases
Find recent news, announcements, and position statements from ATA.
La ATA llevará a cabo una mesa redonda virtual en respuesta al cortometraje Traductores
30 de noviembre de 2023, 10:00 a. m. hora del este Un evento virtual gratuito, que tendrá lugar en el Mes de los Derechos…
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ATA to Hold Virtual Roundtable in Response to Film “Translators”
A free virtual event held during Universal Human Rights Month will address the challenges depicted in the film Translators and provide insights into the…
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ATA Comments on Oregon’s HB 2359
ATA has written the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to urge the agency to address access for individuals speaking languages of lesser diffusion as it…
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ATA Statement Supporting Interpreters and Translators Impacted by Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
ATA unequivocally condemns the Russian Federation’s military invasion of and assault on Ukraine. We want to express our solidarity with and support for our…
Read MoreVideo Library
ATA offers a library of videos that highlight its many events, programs, and member benefits. Watch them all!
ATA 66th Annual Conference: Get Ready!
No matter what your language, specialty, or experience level, you’ll discover ways to enhance your translation and interpreting skills and grow your business. Get a glimpse of ATA66 in Boston, October 22-25, 2025.
ATA 65th Annual Conference: Highlights
The ATA 65th Annual Conference was held in Portland, Oregon, from October 30-November 2, 2024. Relive ATA65 with event highlights and stories from attendees about their experience!
ATA 65th Annual Conference: Get Ready!
No matter what your language, specialty, or experience level, you’ll discover ways to enhance your translation and interpreting skills and grow your business. Get a glimpse of ATA65 in Portland, Oregon from October 30-November 2, 2024.
ATA 64th Annual Conference: Highlights
The ATA 64th Annual Conference was held in Miami, Florida from October 25-28, 2023. Relive ATA64 with event highlights and stories from attendees about their experience!
Public Outreach
The importance of professional translation and interpreting is often not understood by the general public. As part of an ongoing outreach campaign, ATA provides for-publication content to spread insight to a wide range of readers.
Are You a Member of the Media?
Contact ATA for industry insights and responses to current affairs involving the translation and interpreting professions.
Media Contact
Adrian Aleckna, ATA Interim Executive Director
+1-703-683-6100 ext. 3019 | interim-executive-director@svztur.com