ATC Gold Conference 2026 Programme
Pre-Conference Drinks Civic Reception & Social Programme
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Time |
Event |
Location |
| 19:00-20:30 | Civic Reception (Pre-Conference Drinks) | Glasgow City Chambers |
| TBC | Pre-Conference Social Programme brought to you by local Glasgow ATC member My Language Connection | TBC |
ATC Gold Conference Day 1
Thursday 22 October 2026
All sessions will be held at the Voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Weaving diverse client perspectives into the conference programme, on ATC Gold Conference Day 1 we explore industry insights and how LSCs are successfully responding to client needs and requirements.
Expect a fast-paced, interactive day packed with insights and inspirational stories shared in the form of lightning talks, member showcases and client voices.
Time |
Session |
| 09:15 – 10:00 | Registration & coffee |
10:00 – 10:15 |
Welcome to ATC Gold!ATC Chair Corinne Smith & CEO Raisa McNab |
10:15 – 11:00 |
INSIGHTS: Sink or Sail, Coasting is Not an Option. But Where to Next?Research & insights panel with Gabriel Karandyšovský and friends |
| 11:00 – 12:00 |
INSIGHTS: Client Voices & Solutions That WorkClient voices from across sectors – and the LSC solutions designed to meet clients’ changing needs |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Networking Lunch |
| 13:30 – 14:30 |
INSPIRATION: AI, People & Creativity – ATC Member Showcases
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| 14:30 – 15:00 |
INSPIRATION: Building Business Through Commercial CollaborationsA tried-and-tested route to building lasting new business with ATC Commercial & Collaborations Lead Sarah Bawa Mason and friends |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Coffee Break |
| 15:30 – 16:00 |
LEGACY: Industry Voices – Academia, Associations & CommunityA collaborative conversation on the future of language services with ATC CEO Raisa McNab, ITI CEO Sara Robertson and friends |
| 16:00 – 16:30 |
LEGACY: ATC Past, Present & FutureA look into the ATC’s past, present and future with ATC Chair Corinne Smith (International Translations Limited), Past-Chair and Council Member Roy Allkin (Wolfestone Group) and friends |
ATC Language Industry Awards Gala Dinner
Thursday 22 October 2026
ATC Language Industry Awards Gala Dinner will be held at the Voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Join us for a fabulous evening celebrating 50 years of the ATC and crowning the winners of this year’s Language Industry Awards. Catch up with your peers over dinner and drinks, and dance the night away if you fancy! Dress code: Wear Gold!
Time |
Session |
| 19:00 – 19:30 |
Drinks Reception |
19:30 – 24:00 |
Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner followed by dancing |
ATC Gold Conference Day 2
Friday 23 October 2026
All sessions will be held at the Voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Day 2 is our Strategy Workshop Day, where we build on the insights and inspiration from the previous day and really dig into how LSCs can futureproof their business, navigate the choppy waters of an industry in intense period of transformation, and improve their offering to grow from service provider to strategic partner.
Expect a day of deep thinking, meaningful discussion, collaboration, and building strategic business plans based on client needs.
A separate break-out track dives deep into M&A, allowing LSC owners and senior executives to explore how to prepare a business for exit, sale, or acquisition.
Time |
Session |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Arrival & Coffee |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
Welcome to ATC Gold Workshops!ATC Vice-Chair James Brown (Comtec Translations) and Past Chair and Council Member Ruth Partington (Empower Translate) |
| 10:15 – 12:00 |
WORKSHOP: Futureproofing Your Business – How to Pivot, Diversify and Thrive?Hands-on, intensive workshop on the people, performance, solutions, and metrics you need to transform your business ready for a new era of language services with ATC Vice-Chair James Brown (Comtec Translations) and Past Chair and Council Member Ruth Partington (Empower Translate) |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Buffet Lunch & Coffee |
| 13:00 – 14:45 |
WORKSHOP: Futureproofing Your Business Continues |
| 13:00 – 14:45 |
ATC M&A Forum |
| 13:00 – 13:40 |
Technology Showcase: Language Check |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Closing Remarks |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Coffee & Networking |
