ATC’s “Big 50” Regional Brunches
In this, ATC’s 50th anniversary year, we are planning many big things, including our Big 50 Brunches. These get-togethers are planned as community-building, peer sharing, trendsetting events based on the concept of ‘resilience in tough times’ to get 2026 rolling big time.
We plotted all our ATC UK members on a map and identified the four main clusters for building regional networks: London and the South East; Wales and the South West in Cardiff; the ‘Middley’ bit around Leamington Spa, and; Northern England in Rochdale. (Sorry, Scotland, you will have to wait for our big ATC Gold Conference bonanza session in October!).
The sessions are timed to fit local travel demands, and the content plays to the strengths and expertise of the organisers and their speakers, but all the events will provide ample time for general networking and discussion of shared experiences. So go to just your local one, or plan a UK tour!
In true ATC style, these events are a collaborative effort, created by language service companies, for language service companies – open to ATC members and non-members alike. We look forward to seeing you!
AI Adoption Unplugged
Date: 23 April 2026, 12:00 to 14:00
Venue: Fair Shot Café in London
Join Cathy Branson of The Translation People, and Susie Hoare and Anu Carnegie-Brown of STP for a lively look at AI in localisation from three different angles: clients, company processes and the staff skills gap. Expect tales of triumph and tips for teamwork without a trace of tiring tech wizardry!
Clients and Collaboration
How are client companies embracing AI, and what do they expect from their LSP partners?
Internal Ingenuity
How can LSPs leverage AI automation and analytics from sales to strategy, marketing to management, and admin to accounting?
Skillsets and the Search for Superstars
How can LSPs upskill their teams for today’s tech, with or without third-party training?
There will be plenty of opportunity to speak with other language service companies, identify common challenges and interests, and explore potential opportunities to pool resources to propel your business forward. Imagine you could share the costs of a Fractional Director, Innovation Team or Consultant – what kind of impact could that have on your business?
Taking peer-to-peer collaboration to the next level, this event is the perfect opportunity have frank discussions about AI and technology gaps in your business, and how to plug them – either on your own or with the help of your ATC community.
Marketing on a Budget, And How to Talk to Your People
Date: 8 May 2026, 10:00 – 13:00
Venue: Fire-Up Co-Working Space in Rochdale
Helen Provart of Peak Translations, Gabriela Lemoine of Accentus Language Services, and Louise Killeen of LKT invite you to an interactive peer-support session that will focus on two themes: marketing on a budget, and how to talk to your people.
In session 1, Helen, Louise and Gabriela will discuss ideas on how to market your language services business on a budget. Planned as a collaborative session, participants are encouraged to share their own ideas and examples of what works and what doesn’t in their business.
Session 2 will focus on the human element: how do we talk to our people – employees, freelancers, linguists – to motivate and support them during challenging times. Where does the new era of AI leave people? What does the industry offer them?
You can expect plenty of open discussion around these topics, as well as shared experiences, tips and advice. This is your opportunity to really dig into the issues that are affecting your business, and tap into the community to support each other and share best practices.
Fostering Client Relationships in a Fast-Paced, Tech-Driven, Increasingly Isolated World
Date: 11 June 2026, 10:00 – 13:00
Venue: COMTEC Office in Leamington Spa
The latest ATC Language Industry Snapshot highlighted that winning new clients is incredibly hard in the current climate. That’s why building and strengthening relationships with your existing clients has never been more crucial.
But just how do you go about doing that in a way that is effective, and yet feels unforced? Join James Brown and his colleagues at Comtec for an informative session that aims to answer exactly this question. In a panel session and discussion, they will share their experience on how to engage genuinely and communicate thoughtfully with your clients.
This will be followed by a practical session on how to use social media to grow your personal profile and brand voice. What are the things that are most important to your clients? How do approach connecting with a client on social media? And what are the best practices around writing and publishing posts on your personal and company profiles?
Pick up new ideas, share your own, and connect with your peers on what promises to be an insightful and interactive event.
The Language Industry of Today and Tomorrow
Date: To be confirmed
Venue: To be confirmed
We’ll be looking to discuss with everyone about the impact of language services, the services of today vs tomorrow, the challenges and the opportunities people are seeing and what strides people are taking to adapt (or not) for success.