Call for Papers

Challenges and Opportunities for Translators and Interpreters in a Changing World

The 24th ITRI International Conference(online)

January 24, 2025

Distinguished colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that the Institute of Translation and Interpreting Studies (ITRI) at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will virtually host its 24th International Conference on Friday, January 24, 2025. This year, we will explore the timely and critical theme: "Challenges and Opportunities for Translators and Interpreters in a Changing World."

We are also honored to have Professor Anthony Pym, one of the most distinguished scholars in Translation Studies, deliver the keynote address. 

Professor Pym will offer his valuable insights on the integration of AI into translation processes, 

building on his extensive research and influential contribution to the field.

Change has been constant throughout history, but the rapid advancement of AI technology—particularly generative AI—has dramatically amplified the scale and scope of this transformation. Its significant impact across industries presents new complexities for translators and interpreters, who have always been key facilitators in this exchange of ideas and technology. Yet, history and nature have taught us that challenges also lead to adaptation and growth.

This conference aims to explore the multifaceted implications—challenges and opportunities—for translation and interpreting practices. We invite you to join us in fostering vibrant discussions and sharing valuable insights that will inform the future direction of translation and interpreting.

We welcome submissions on a broad range of topics within this year’s framework, including but not limited to:

• The Evolving Roles and Status of Translators and Interpreters
• Training Translators and Interpreters in the Age of AI
• Human Translation vs. AI/Machine Translation
• The Intersection of Translation/Interpreting and Technology
• Future Directions for Research on Translators and Interpreters

Submitting a proposal

-      Individual proposals should be a minimum of 300 words.

-      Proposal(s)may be submitted in English or Korean.

-      All proposals should be accompanied by short bios (approx. 100 words) of the presenters.

-      Please send all proposals via email to itri@hufs.ac.kr

Dates

-     December 8, 2024: Proposal submission deadline

-     December 9, 2024: Proposal acceptance notification

-     January 10, 2025: Paper submission(Microsoft Word or PowerPoint slides)

To ensure smooth preparations for the conference, you are kindly asked to adhere to the above deadlines. For any inquiries, please email ITRI at itri@hufs.ac.kr.

How to register as a participant

-     Conference registration is free.

-     The online conference link will be posted on the ITRI homepage before the conference: http://itri.hufs.ac.kr

Interpreting and Translation Research Institute (ITRI)

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS)

Seoul, Republic of Korea