Opinions and advice sought about Tradulinguas International Technical Translation Conference Thread poster: Fabio Scaliti
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Fabio Scaliti 
Italy
Local time: 08:27
Member (2004)
German to Italian
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Dear Colleagues,
I am considering participating in the International Technical Translation Conference organised by Tradulinguas in Lisbon in May 2010. Website: http://www.tradulinguas.com/conf-tech/index.htm
It looks like a well-focused event aimed at technical translators. However, since similar conferences have already been organised by this company in the past,... See more Dear Colleagues,
I am considering participating in the International Technical Translation Conference organised by Tradulinguas in Lisbon in May 2010. Website: http://www.tradulinguas.com/conf-tech/index.htm
It looks like a well-focused event aimed at technical translators. However, since similar conferences have already been organised by this company in the past, I would be grateful for any information and comments provided by colleagues who have already taken part in previous editions.
Thank you in advance,
Fabio Scaliti ▲ Collapse
| | | | | Highly recommendable! | Feb 3, 2010 |
I was at the Tradulinguas International Translation Conference on Health Sciences in Lisbon in October 2008. It was a well organized and very informative conference. Presentations were of high quality and there were plenty of opportunities to meet with colleagues. If this technical conference will be just as good, I would certainly recommend to go. The only negative point was that originally about half of the presentations were to be given in Portuguese, and the organization was not willing to a... See more I was at the Tradulinguas International Translation Conference on Health Sciences in Lisbon in October 2008. It was a well organized and very informative conference. Presentations were of high quality and there were plenty of opportunities to meet with colleagues. If this technical conference will be just as good, I would certainly recommend to go. The only negative point was that originally about half of the presentations were to be given in Portuguese, and the organization was not willing to ask people to present in English. I decided at that point hat the other half of the presentations were still worthwile to go. However, in practice, a number of presentators decided right there to present in English anyway. It was great! ▲ Collapse
| | | | | I would also recommend it! | Feb 3, 2010 |
Hi Fabio,
I also attended the Tradulinguas International Translation Conference on Health Sciences in Lisbon in October 2008. I thought it was really informative and more like a series of intensive well-prepared lectures or seminars, than one of those conferences where you walk around and people try to sell you things (i.e. CAT tools) or give you vague wishy-washy information. They also gave away a free CD with the presentations from the lectures and many useful glossaries and resou... See more Hi Fabio,
I also attended the Tradulinguas International Translation Conference on Health Sciences in Lisbon in October 2008. I thought it was really informative and more like a series of intensive well-prepared lectures or seminars, than one of those conferences where you walk around and people try to sell you things (i.e. CAT tools) or give you vague wishy-washy information. They also gave away a free CD with the presentations from the lectures and many useful glossaries and resources. It was aimed at translators already working in the field and the talks were given by translators working in the field or doctors/scientists/dentists etc., so the information was all very in-depth and useful.
The only problem I found was that they had two lecture rooms and lectures running alongside each other all day, which meant that I missed quite a few of the talks that I had wanted to go to.
I will probably be going to the one in May because I have high hopes that it will be just as good, and its also a great excuse to visit Lisbon!
So, perhaps see you there! ▲ Collapse
| | | | Fabio Scaliti
Italy
Local time: 08:27
Member (2004)
German to Italian
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TOPIC STARTER
Dear Titia and Marcia,
thank you very much for your comments about the previous conferences organized by TraduLinguas!
I truly hope that most sessions will be held in English, as my Portuguese is limited to the word in the post title However, I think I will be able to gather more information on this point through the organizers themselves.
Should any other colleague have more comments and info... See more Dear Titia and Marcia,
thank you very much for your comments about the previous conferences organized by TraduLinguas!
I truly hope that most sessions will be held in English, as my Portuguese is limited to the word in the post title However, I think I will be able to gather more information on this point through the organizers themselves.
Should any other colleague have more comments and information to share on these events, I will be very pleased to read them. I also think that this kind of information may be useful to many other colleagues who are planning a trip to Lisbon.
Thank you again,
Fabio ▲ Collapse
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Karen Tkaczyk
United States
Local time: 00:27
French to English
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| Also heard good things about the last one | Feb 18, 2010 |
Hi,
I researched the last conference too before deciding to attend this one. The feedback I got was strong. What was a bonus for me was that they accepted my speaker proposal so I don't have to pay the registration fee!
Most of the presentations are in English, yes. Even all of them, perhaps, but I'd have to check that.
Karen
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