Training and Events

The ATC is an active association bringing the language services industry together and exploring topical issues at regular webinars, workshops and networking events.

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ATC Loc Lessons Podcast

The ATC’s Loc Lessons Podcast is packed with down-to-earth conversations with industry voices on the trends shaping translation, localisation and the wider language services world.

ATC Loc Lessons Podcast is hosted by our Chair Corinne Saynor Smith and Vice-Chair James Brown, exploring trends and talking shop with voices from across the language services world. The podcast brings industry insights without the jargon in lively conversations with guests from across the language services industry. From emerging trends to everyday challenges, we dive into the issues shaping localisation, translation and interpreting, always with a friendly, down-to-earth approach.

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ATC 50th Anniversary Year in 2026

In 2026, the ATC turns 50 and we are putting together a fantastic suite of events for ATC members, friends, and stakeholders, from regional Big 50 Brunches to topical round tables, and of course our innovative, interactive, and generally fun and fabulous 50^th anniversary conference in Glasgow on 21-23 October.

ATC Big 50 Brunches

Taking place in London, Rochdale, Leamington Spa and Chepstow this spring, 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. These events are a collaborative effort, created by language service companies, for language service companies – open to ATC members and non-members alike.

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ATC Gold Conference 2026

Join us to celebrate the ATC’s 50th anniversary at the ATC Gold Conference. This conference isn’t just about how far we’ve come, it’s about where we go next – as a trade association, as the UK’s language services industry, and as a community of peers.

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Webinars and workshops

From sales to business development, and from ISO standards to technology and business support, the ATC’s popular webinars and workshops are designed to add value to member companies, promoting best practice.

Networking events

The ATC is a community of peers, and the ATC’s local networking events are a great opportunity for building networks and learning from other business owners and managers as well as connecting with new industry partners.

ATC’s Language Industry Awards

The ATC’s annual Language Industry Awards celebrate the operational excellence of ATC member companies of all sizes and the language industry professionals who support them.