The 26th ITRI International Conference (Online)
 
 
Distinguished colleagues,
 
We are pleased to announce that the Institute of Translation and Interpreting Studies (ITRI) at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will host 

its 26th International Conference virtually on Thursday, January 21, 2027.

This year, our conference will be held under the general theme: “Shifting Paradigms in the T&I Research Ecosystem”.

With the advent of the generative AI era, significant changes are taking place across the research ecosystem of translation and interpreting. 

Research topics are expanding, and research methodologies are becoming increasingly diverse.

Now is the time for translation and interpreting scholars to take stock of these ongoing changes in the research ecosystem and 

to explore how we can adapt to this evolving environment and help shape its development in a human-centered direction.

We are pleased and honored to welcome Professor Ralph Krüger of Cologne University of Applied Sciences as our Keynote Speaker this year.

Professor Krüger has been involved in numerous European translation and interpreting projects and 

is particularly well known for his research on the AI literacy of translators and interpreters.

He also serves as an editor-in-chief and editorial board member of several prominent international journals. 

His extensive editorial experience gives him a broad perspective on current developments in translation and interpreting research.

• Keynote Speaker: Ralph Krüger (TH Köln)
• Title: AI Literacy and Language AI Projects in Europe

 
We also invite submissions addressing a wide range of topics related to human and machine translation and interpreting, including but not limited to:
 

• Diversification of Research Topics and Methodologies
• Changes in Research Ethics
• Shifting Roles and Status of Translators and Interpreters
• Changing Work Paradigms in Translation and Interpreting
• Translator and Interpreter Education and Training
• Translation, Interpreting, and Technology

 
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 6, 2026: Proposal submission deadline
-     December 8, 2026: Proposal acceptance notification
-     January 8, 2027: 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

If you wish to present, please check the information above and let us know of your intention to present in advance using the link below.

https://forms.gle/gHeRWpyUDKGGfoZdA

Interpreting and Translation Research Institute (ITRI)
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS)
Seoul,Republic of Korea