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American Translators Association 49th Annual Conference

November 5th, 2008 from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM

The American Translators Association will hold its annual conference in Orlando, Florida, in November of 2008.

The ATA Annual Conference offers a multitude of features and events that allow attendees to connect with over 1,500 translators and interpreters from throughout the U.S. and around the world.

Conference Registration

Hilton in the Walt Disney Resort 1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830 Phone: (407) 827-4000; Fax: (407) 827-3890;

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