The program for our general meeting on September 10th will focus on opportunities for translators and interpreters in the digital world. AATIA member Frank Dietz, a software localization specialist, will kick off the program. Software localization is a multibillion-dollar global industry that adapts programs or apps to a specific locale or market. Frank’s presentation will give a general introduction to the methods, tools and issues involved and then offer the case study of a 2-year project, the game “Gardens of Time.”
After a break for refreshments, networking and conversation, AATIA President Tony Beckwith will give a brief presentation — “Where Does Language Fit In With Big Data?” — based on an article by Don DePalma in the current ATA Chronicle. The talk will provide a wealth of detailed information that will be of interest to anyone who expects to be working as a translator or interpreter in the future.
We will meet at our usual location, Best Western Plus Austin City Hotel, 2200 S Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78704. The hotel is located at the intersection of East Oltorf and I-35. We’ll get started at 1 pm.
We will also be celebrating International Translation Day with a special evening event on Friday September 30th, at Malvern Books. Details to follow, but meanwhile save the date!