Call for papers – Disruption and Diversification, XXI FIT Congress

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fit-2017-logo-captureThe XXI FIT (International Federation of Translators) Congress will be held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia from 3-5 August 2017. The emphasis will be on issues relating to disruption and diversification in all the fields of translation and interpreting.

The 2017 Congress will highlight the impacts of technology, globalisation, policy and economic change on the delivery of language services, with specific streams for indigenous and sign languages, interpreting in conflict zones, community interpreting and translation, and more.

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A Big Announcement!

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Microfono tenuto in mano conferenzaDear Readers, I have an important announcement for you.🙂 WordstoDeeds goes from virtual to physical!

As many of you will know, the blog has been around since 2011, and has built up a community of loyal followers (thank you all so much) who regularly share expertise, news, resources and training.

Being passionate about the professionalization of legal translation, and also about continuing professional development, the next step was to address the gap in regular events for practitioners with a conference that reflects the philosophy of the blog: high-quality and authoritative content, openness, and, last but not least, incorporating plenty of smiles.

So… I am delighted to announce

The First Words to Deeds Conference 2017: Legal Translation to the Next Level

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