We are a group of translators who would like to meet like-minded people and discuss common issues and topics in our industry. Below is a detail of what we would like to achieve in this one-day meet that we are organizing on 3rd Nov'2012.

Outline

Translation being one of the upcoming industries, it is high time that it gets its due attention and respect. Translation which started as a support is now an independent and flourishing career option.
Translation which finds its roots in the olden days where epics and novels (literary translation) were translated into various languages with the aim of cultural exchanges has established itself as an independent value addition service in the corporate world. Bangalore being a culturally and technically rich city accommodates many corporate houses and renowned authors. Thus, there is a huge translator base catering to both the requirements.

There are two genres of Translators; ones who are certified and ones who are born to do Translation.

In order to strengthen the Translation fraternity, it is of utmost importance that both the parties complement each other. This will be possible only if we reunite and understand each other to make this profession more valuable.

Working towards the idea mentioned above, we have taken an initiative to organize this event where opportunity awaits all the Language professionals to collectively discuss the scope, challenges and benefits in our industry.

Aim

To be focused, we suggest addressing the following topics: -

 Reuniting the translation/interpretation workforce

 Advantages of freelancing in a group

 Cultural exchanges through Translation

Execution

 Call for Papers

The Committee invites papers on the themes related to the Translation world. Abstract (400 words) should be submitted by October 1, 2012.

With your abstract, kindly mention the Title of your Paper, the time required for the presentation along with your contact details and e-mail address.

Please send your abstract, paper and queries to [email protected].

Volunteers: -

Volunteers for a Talk on the following subjects

The Committee also invites the volunteers to speak preferably on the below mentioned topics: -

 Regional Language Translation

 Foreign Language Translation

 Translation as a business

 Challenges in Translation

 Benefits/drawbacks of Certified or Uncertified Translators

 CAT Tools and its uses

With your topic to be discussed, kindly mention the time required for the discussion along with your contact details and e-mail address.

Please send your topic and queries to [email protected].

Note: -

Anybody who has love for language is welcome to participate in this meet. Please confirm your attendance by mid-September for us to proceed with the arrangements

Venue and Agenda

Based upon you reply, the venue and agenda will be communicated by mid October 2012.


Fees per participant:

We will inform you about the cost as soon as we finalize on the venue and other logistics. Please note that the fees will not include stay and travel expenses.


Regards,

Organizing Committee, Bangalore