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Translation Week
Did you know that language services make up a $50 billion industry?
The world's largest organizations need employees who are adept in translation, interpretation and localization, which is the art of adapting products or services to meet the needs of a language or culture.
Translation Week highlights Weber State's new programs in translation and localization. By engaging with these topics, students learn concepts such as how to overcome technical or cultural issues in digital applications like software, websites, videos or video games. An associate's degree or minor in localization is the perfect complement to a bachelor's degree in business, computer science, communication and many more. Plus, the skills and knowledge students learn in the program will help them stand out when applying for jobs in a competitive global market.
Translation Week is sponsored by Weber State University's Department of World Languages & Cultures and we look forward to a great week of events!
2026 Schedule of Events
International Translation Day is Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPT. 18-19
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WSU Ogden Campus
Utah Language Access Conference, hosted by the Utah Translators and Interpreters Association
Join us for this annual conference, bringing together students, educators, and professionals in translation, interpreting, and language services. The conference features engaging workshops, informative panels, and student poster presentations covering a variety of current topics, practical skills, and professional pathways in the field. Participants will have opportunities to learn from experienced practitioners, explore emerging trends, connect with colleagues and future employers, and discover ways to build their careers in translation and interpreting. Applicable Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for ATA, Utah Courts, RID, UIP, CCHI, and NBCMI, with CEU eligibility and hours varying according to the subject matter of each session
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MONDAY, SEPT. 21
11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
Virtual/Zoom Pre-registration link
Will AI take your job? The Future of Legal Translation and Interpreting
by Christina Green, CCI, CT
As AI and large language models become increasingly sophisticated, many future linguists wonder whether technology will replace them. This presentation explores that question in the high-stakes world of legal translation and court interpreting, where accuracy, ethics, cultural awareness, and human judgment are essential. Using three key comparisons, we will examine what human linguists bring to legal settings that AI cannot reliably replicate. The session will also consider how AI can serve as a useful tool for terminology research and preparation while highlighting strategies students can use to build a successful, future-ready career in legal language services.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23
10:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Elizabeth Hall | Student Lounge
Scrabble up in World Languages! And pizza!
Take a break from homework with a multilingual Scrabble tournament and free pizza! Compete, collaborate, and unwind with fellow language lovers.
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MONDAY, SEPT. 28
9:30 to 10:20 a.m.
Virtual/Zoom Pre-registration link
Note-taking for Consecutive Interpreting: Enhancing Your Technique
By Gabriela Siebach, CMI, CCI
Omissions are one of the most common errors in consecutive interpreting and often occur when information is not fully processed or remembered. This hands-on introductory session will teach practical note-taking strategies to help interpreters capture and organize key information, improve memory retention, and deliver more accurate interpretations. Participants will practice these techniques using real-life scenarios, including witness testimony.
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TUESDAY, SEPT. 29
10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Virtual/Zoom Pre-registration link
ALC Bridge: A Language Services Industry Panel: “Making the 'human' relevant in today's T&I and L10N fields.”
How is the role of language professionals changing as artificial intelligence, automation, and new technologies transform the translation, interpreting, and localization (T&I and L10N) industries? This panel brings together language industry professionals to discuss the skills, expertise, and uniquely human qualities that remain essential in today’s evolving field. Attendees will gain practical insights into emerging career opportunities, the changing expectations of clients and employers, and strategies for staying relevant and competitive in a technology-driven industry. Come hear from industry experts about how to build a career where human expertise continues to make a difference.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30
11:30 to 12:20 p.m.
Stewart Library | Hetzel-Hoellein Room
Register Here
Bilingual Readings and Faculty Panel
Join us as we wrap up Translation Week 2026 with live bilingual readings by students and faculty, followed by a panel discussion featuring faculty members from the Department of World Languages & Cultures.
We can't wait to see you and talk more about translation and localization!
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Weber State University
Val A. Browning Center
Room 312
801-626-6424