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Generative AI now provides individual translators with advanced tools previously only accessible to large organisations. This session will explore how language models (LLMs) and GPTs work, and how prompt engineering can be used to leverage these technologies for a variety of key tasks – including in-depth research, terminology management, OCR cleanup, automation, and precision editing.
Join us to discover real-world applications that harness AI’s potential to streamline workflows and enhance translation quality.

Dominic is a seasoned Italian-to-English financial translator with over 20 years of industry experience. His work is defined by a strong focus on integrating technology into translation workflows, including the daily application of prompt engineering. Drawing on skills developed through eight years of academic study and research, Dominic continues to deepen his understanding of AI technology and its applications for optimising and enhancing translation workflows.
www.linkedin.com/in/dominiccurrie

While MT has been around for a while, GPTs have also entered the translation world, and their true potential emerges when they’re strategically integrated with other tools and applications. Far from replacing traditional translation expertise, these AI assistants can become valuable additions to a professional translator’s toolset—similar to how CAT tools enhanced rather than disrupted our work two decades ago.

Much like fuzzy matches in traditional CAT tools, GPTs aren’t infallible—and they don’t need to be. The key lies in maintaining full control while understanding their capabilities and limitations. When properly configured and monitored, these AI assistants can handle repetitive tasks, suggest translations, and even manage complex workflow sequences. This preserves valuable time for human translators to focus on what they do best: nuanced content requiring their expertise, creativity, and deep cultural understanding.

This presentation pulls back the curtain on automated translation workflows, demonstrating real-world implementations where GPTs work alongside—not instead of—the translator. Discover practical approaches to automation that go beyond simple prompts, revealing how these tools can be thoughtfully orchestrated to create efficient, reliable systems while maintaining complete control over translation quality.

As a translator with 24 years of experience, Peter has been an early adopter of MT, AI, and automation to streamline his workflow and simplify administrative tasks. In the translation industry, which faces increasing innovations—even disruption—he has encountered both prejudices and uncertainties about AI firsthand. His goal is to demonstrate through practical examples how artificial intelligence and automation can be valuable tools rather than threats. His aim is, to share the benefits of targeted use with the audience and foster constructive dialogue.

Do you want to make the most of AI in your interpreting work? Want to boost your preparation time for assignments? Learn to create bi- or even multilingual glossaries in seconds? Analyse images, entire Pdfs or websites to learn about the topic at hand?
Explore the myriad of opportunities inherent to AI tools that can make your work much easier.
There will be pre-recorded video clips with real life examples that you can try out for yourself later. You will learn practical tips and tricks featuring different chatbots – CoPilot, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude and Gemini. I will show you tricks that you might not have tried or even heard of. For that matter, by May 2025 there could be new features which are not even available right now! Come along if you want to get some inspir-AI-tion.

Gabriella (Gabi) Nagy has been an English to Hungarian interpreter since 2001. She has a Master’s Degree in Conference Interpreting and holds an EMCI – European Master’s in Conference Interpreting Certificate, degrees in Interpreting and Translating in Economics and Social Sciences, Public Service Protocol Consultancy, and a BA in Economics. She became an ATA-certified translator in 2022 (English to Hungarian).
Her interpreting specializations include law, court, conference, and diplomacy.
She helps business owners, professionals, and political leaders reach their goals.
As an ardent believer in continuing professional development, she is committed to lifelong learning. Being a productivity and GTD (Getting Things Done methodology) expert, she is particularly delighted to explore new solutions and apps that can help language professionals perform their translation work faster or deliver higher quality translation and interpreting services to their clients. This is the reason why she has been studying the different ways AI can be deployed by freelance translators and interpreters, and she is happy to share her knowledge and experience with anyone open or interested.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainbridgetranslations
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellanagyinterpreter/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehungarianinterpreter/

Take AI beyond your desktop! Learn how to integrate mobile AI into your translation and interpreting workflows. Explore a range of innovative apps and tools designed for smartphones and tablets, offering real-time assistance, language support, and productivity boosts. From voice recognition and text analysis to automated glossaries and instant translation, mobile AI tools are reshaping how professionals work on the go. Discover practical strategies to streamline your tasks, spark creativity, and save time while maintaining high-quality results. Whether you’re preparing for interpreting assignments, interpreting remotely or onsite, or working on translation projects, mobile AI can provide flexibility and efficiency to enhance your workflow.

Nora Díaz is an English-Spanish translator and conference interpreter who enjoys using technology and finding ways to increase productivity, which combined with her love of teaching, has led her to share what she has learned through a blog, articles, webinars and workshops. Nora is the Chair of the American Translators Association Professional Development Committee. She has co-authored a book called The Translator’s Tool Box. Nora was listed as one of the Top 30 Women in the Language Industry by Multilingual Magazine in 2023 and was the recipient of the American Translators Association’s Innovation Award in 2024.

Throughout my entire career as a translator, I’ve been told to specialize, over and over again. I’m here to tell you the opposite!

The rise of AI is exciting to some, but feels like a threat to others. In a context where many businesses are turning to machine translation, traditional translators are faced with a harsh dilemma: follow suit and radically change their methodology, or look for alternative career paths?

There is no right or wrong, of course. But my goal is to show that there are many jobs out there that align with our particular skills. Diversifying means more variation in your day-to-day professional activities, more cross-pollination between various lines of work, leading to more creativity and different perspectives, and a healthier financial balance thanks to a wider range of clients, seasonal opportunities and a larger network.

Join me as I discuss my experience in various language-related industries. I’m also very curious to hear about your experiences.

Sam Michielsen is a translator. And an interpreter. And a teacher. And a tour guide. His working languages? Dutch, English, French and German. And Spanish and Italian for some assignments. Jack of all trades, master of none? Perhaps. But as a perfectionist, he’s not willing to compromise when it comes to quality. Whatever the assignment, assessing whether he can uphold this level of quality is key.

He obtained his Master’s degree in Translation and Applied Linguistics in Brussels, in 2006. After a Postgraduate degree in Japanese Language and Culture (Nagoya, Japan), he spent 2 more years in Antwerp getting a Postgraduate degree in Conference Interpreting and a Teaching Certificate. For some 10 years he worked in IT, Sales and HR for various companies around the world. Since 2017, he’s been active as a self-employed translator, teacher, interpreter, copywriter and tour guide. He shares his time between Antwerp, his hometown, and more exotic places, such as Portugal, Italy, the Philippines and New Zealand.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-michielsen-b6500014/
https://www.elkano.be/en

Staying within the translation bubble might feel safe, but it can limit your growth and opportunities. Stepping beyond this space can be transformative, helping you gain fresh skills and perspectives that open new professional doors. My talk will explore how venturing beyond translation – into corporate environments or other creative industries – can break you free from niche constraints, broaden your expertise, and add more value to your clients. I’ll share lessons from my own journey, revealing practical strategies for adapting to industry shifts, enhancing your skill set, and reframing your career to thrive in today’s dynamic world.

Rafaela Mota Lemos has always felt like she’s lived a thousand lives, but one constant has tied them all together: her love for language. With a five-year degree in Translation, Rafaela built her foundation as a multilingual storyteller, translating and localizing content across English, Italian, French, and Spanish into Portuguese. Her passion for communication led her beyond translation, into the worlds of creative copywriting, content strategy, and social media management, where she honed her ability to connect ideas, people, and brands.

Rafaela’s career spans freelancing, corporate roles, and creative ventures. From managing translation projects to crafting social media strategies for major brands, she’s learned to navigate the intricate balance between creativity and business. She’s lived and worked in diverse settings, from Milan to Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon, each chapter enriching her perspectives and fueling her curiosity.

Now, as she returns to freelancing after eight years in corporate life, Rafaela is blending all she’s learned into a unique approach that empowers her clients and redefines her own career. A firm believer that language is more than just words, Rafaela sees it as a tool to build bridges, tell stories, and open doors to new possibilities.

Client not paying on time? Received negative feedback? Deadlines looming?

We have all been there and found ourselves in the deep whirlpool of stress.
But what if we could prevent stressful situations in our business before it hits the fan?! There must be some tips and tricks so future us will thank present us.

And when everything else fails…. When things are out of control…. When it looks like the future of our industry is at risk and you’re wondering if you should change careers…

How can we manage stress and be a master of it?

Originally from Turkey, based in the UK, Ceyda has been a freelance translator for 15 years. She began her career as a Chemical Engineer which she very quickly realised was not her cup of tea. She went on an adventure to find a job she loved which ended with finding herself translating books.
After receiving her Diploma in Translation and the prestigious Peter Newmark award she became a chartered linguist and ISO 17100:2015 qualified. Being a member of ITI, CIOL, IAPTI and the Society of Author’s Translators Association she no longer thinks “translation is a lonely business” and loves to attend conferences and meet other translators. No need to mention her special affection for BP Conferences in particular.
In 2024 she fulfilled a lifelong dream by graduating with a degree in Turkish Language and Literature. If you happen to say her name incorrectly, she doesn’t mind pointing out it is pronounced “Jayda” with a small lecture on the Turkish alphabet.

Hours hunched over a desk, typing away, and staring at a screen can seriously affect our health. Who hasn’t complained of tight shoulders, a numb bottom, tired eyes or lower back pain, to name but a few problems?
In this interactive session, I will present some of the data collected in a 2023 survey investigating the workstation ergonomics and physical health of language professionals who work sitting or standing at a desk. I will then show you exercise that you can do to help prevent or relieve these problems, with an emphasis on yoga exercises.
By the end of the session, you’ll have a go-to toolkit of exercises to prevent and relieve those aches that so often come with the job.

Francesca Matteoda is a French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish into English translator specialising in the medical and pharmaceutical fields. After a 3-year stint working in-house in her home city (London), she launched her freelance translation business in 2000. She is a former member of the ITI Board, Chair of the Fellowship Committee and Mentoring Coordinator for the Spanish Network. She is also a qualified hatha yoga instructor and regularly hosts ‘office yoga’ sessions at translation conferences.

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As freelancers, we have to make our own retirement plan. Just saving money can take a long time because of low interest, and you might even lose money because of inflation. So why not invest some of it? In this presentation, we’ll share our personal journey and strategies for investing as a freelancer. We’ll explore various investment options, the importance of diversifying, and how to get started with investing. Join us to discover what we are doing to take control of our financial future as fabulous freelancers.

Silvie is an English to Dutch translator from Utrecht with a Master’s degree in Translation Studies from Utrecht University. She has been translating since 2011 and specializes in marketing, tourism and e-commerce. Her first BP was BP15 in Zagreb.

Hailing from cold and rainy Netherlands, Silvie enjoys a workation once in a while, and lots of vacations without her laptop. Her passion for travel is reflected in her business name The Traveling Translator. She is an avid reader of thrillers, historical novels and any self-help book she can get her hands on, loves Zumba and is a sucker for Italian food.

When she hit the big 3-0, Silvie thought it was time to start thinking about her financial future. She learned about investing and is now on track to reach a fabulous financial future as a freelancer.

Marianne is an English to Dutch translator with a Bachelor degree in Translation. She lives in Warnsveld, next to the Hanseatic city of Zutphen, hence her business name Hanse Translations. She has been translating since 2021, after a long career in customer service. Her first BP was in Utrecht in 2022.

As a foodie and wife of a former chef, Marianne’s passion for food reflects her work. She translates marketing texts, culinary recipes and cook books. Because she loves food, she also needs to work out, so running and bodypump are a much needed part of her life.

About four years ago, Marianne started to look into the world of investing. When she became a fabulous freelancer, the need to secure her own financial future grew. After reading a lot about the subject, she has made a plan, and so far, it’s going well. By sharing her and Silvie’s journey, Marianne hopes to help other fabulous freelancers in creating their own future financial freedom.

Your finances can make or break your freelance career. In this presentation, you’ll discover five common financial mistakes freelancers make and how to avoid them. I’ll share practical strategies to improve your cash flow and effectively manage your freelance finances, ensuring you can pay yourself, your editor, and your taxes—without breaking a sweat.

I’ll also show you step-by-step the software and framework I use to manage the cashflow in my business. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with the tools and knowledge to run the financial side of your business like a pro.

Kristal Fellinger is a CIOL-certified German-to-English translator and copywriter and has been working as a freelancer since 2017. She started off in video game localization but quickly found her niche in transcreation and copywriting. With a comprehensive suite of copywriting, translation, and email strategy services, she helps German-speaking companies reach their English-speaking customers with authentic, effective marketing.

She has studied freelance business management and money mindset with some of the best, and believes financial management is a language every freelancer should speak fluently.

Words are powerful. They inspire, motivate, and unite; however, when used inaccurately, they can harm, divide, and exclude. That’s why writing inclusively, free from bias, is paramount. Gender, race, and culture are significant parts of the conversation but are not the only ones. Ableism, ageism, and classism can also creep into our writing without noticing. In this talk, we’ll explore how to recognise and avoid biased language to make the copy and content we write, translate, or transcreate more engaging and relatable to a broader audience.

Elina I. Nocera is a bilingual Italian-English marketing translator with 17 years of experience, including 13 as a freelancer, who has recently branched out into copywriting.
Elina helps brands and creative service-based businesses connect with their international audience through compelling copy and a natural tone of voice.
She is a member of IAPTI, MET, and the Italian Copywriters’ Association (Associazione Italiana Copy).
Elina is based in Umbria, Central Italy. When she’s not glued to a computer screen, she’s probably travelling, participating in a local theatre lab, or watching tennis or the latest season of her favourite TV shows.

It has often been said that if you go out for a meal with a translator, you will waste the first thirty minutes while your dinner guest scours the menu for typos…
So how do you deal with other people’s translation mistakes – and still come out smiling?
This presentation, based on many years of suffering other people’s attempts, looks at the pitfalls of being a translator in a world that no longer seems to care. In an age where ‘self-styled amateur translators’ or overrated MT programs claim they can do anything, is this something we will have to get used to?
Does the rest of the world see linguistic perfection as sacred, or is communication more important than pedantry? We don’t need to lower our standards, but maybe we need to raise our awareness and ask ourselves, ‘How much does it matter to most people?’ or ‘If it’s good enough for them, why should I worry?’ A risky topic, especially when presenting to professional linguists…

Nigel Saych is a creative translator and outsourcer. In previous lives he has also been an International School teacher and a tour guide. With more than twenty presentations at conferences throughout Europe and beyond, he has a reputation for being a bit of a maverick, but still a professional linguist. With three failed attempts to retire, he is looking forward to being back at a BP event. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-saych-363006b/

Is there anything worst than spending hours writing your quotes and then get them rejected – or even ghosted? As interpreters and translators we need to know on which aspects we need to focus to grab our clients’ interest and have them say yes to our offers, as well how to speed up our quotes writing process without wasting time: let’s deep dive together into quotes writing and turning prospects into loyal and long-standing business relationships.
Whether you are taking your first steps as translator and interpreter and do not know where to start for your quotes, or you have already been working in the field for a while and would like to get some new ideas, this session will give you food for thought!

Francesca is an Italian interpreter, translator, transcreator and copywriter working with English, German and French, owner of Punto F since 2014. Her fields of expertise are weddings, marketing, tourism, food and wine, beauty and fashion. She wanted to share her knowledge and experience as a freelancer and business owner, that’s why she founded the Freelance Lab, the first Italian mentoring program for wannabe freelance translators and interpreters. She is active on social media and on Freelance Lab’s blog (in Italian), where she shares bright and bad sides of daily freelance life. She was invited to give speeches during many international conferences for interpreters and translators, as BP Conference, LEO Conference and ATA Conference. She’s a member of AITI, IAPTI, CIOL and ITI.

Find her at www.punto-f.com, www.thefreelancelab.it or on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescamanicardi/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/punto_f/).

Are you ready to master the art of effectively marketing in-person and online? Join me for a transformative session to arm you with vital tools to promote your services, such as CVs, brochures, cover letters, business cards, and portfolios. By grasping the unique functions of these documents and planning their creation strategically, you’ll discover valuable tips and techniques that you can apply immediately in your journey as a translator or interpreter. This essential knowledge will empower you to highlight your strengths and secure lucrative opportunities with potential clients.

Success in self-marketing demands a strategic mindset and keen attention to detail. It’s not merely about possessing the right materials; it’s about presenting them effectively to showcase your unique value. By mastering how to create and strategically utilise these resources, you can make a memorable impact, attract the right opportunities, and build powerful professional relationships. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting out, these insights will give you a competitive edge in today’s crowded marketplace and help propel you toward your career goals. Let’s explore the world of marketing materials together and unlock your true potential!

Ileana Cari is a certified professional translator and interpreter, specialising in English, German, and French to Italian. With nearly 20 years of experience and certifications from ANITI, DVÜD, and SFT, she offers a unique approach to helping premium businesses create exclusive content tailored to their target audiences. Her localised and distinctive messages blend translation and transcreation, infused with a marketing touch. This method serves as a bridge between cultures, effectively communicating a brand’s value through inspiring and engaging language, thereby significantly contributing to its success. Ileana specialises in luxury market segments, including beauty, fashion, hospitality, and wellness, making her services particularly appealing to clients in these industries.
As a consecutive interpreter, she primarily assists businesses at international exhibitions in Italy and abroad. Additionally, she interprets for business meetings, events, company visits, training sessions, and weddings, providing her expertise as an interpreter and linguistic consultant both in person and remotely.

https://ileanacari.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ileana-cari-ba-ma-0017102b/
https://www.instagram.com/ic_luxury_translations/

A strong personal brand can help you stand out amidst a sea of online marketing content and buzzing networking events. It can help you connect with your audience and allow them to find you when they most need you. In this talk I’ll share examples of translation professionals with a strong brand and actionable tips on how to identify and maintain a brand that is unique, authentic and truly unforgettable.

Martina Abagnale is an Italian translator based in the Netherlands.
She set up her company, Picobello Translations, in 2019 and has since also worked as a trainer, industry speaker and event organizer, sharing her passion and knowledge about finance.
In 2025 she co-launched Lemon Twist, a business-management software for freelance translators.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/italian-financial-translator/
Lemon Twist: https://lemontwist.ing/

Are you struggling to attract and convert high-quality clients for your online language service business? In today’s competitive landscape, standing out and consistently attracting ideal clients can be overwhelming. This session will equip you with the tools to create irresistible lead magnets and build effective marketing funnels that do the work for you. You’ll learn how to design lead magnets that speak to your audience’s pain points, capturing attention and prompting action.

We’ll also cover how to nurture leads with automated email sequences and personalized follow-ups that guide prospects smoothly through their customer journey. You’ll learn techniques to optimize your marketing funnel for higher conversion rates, ensuring a seamless experience from the first interaction to the final sale.

By the end of this session, you’ll have an actionable plan to attract more qualified leads, convert them into loyal clients, and scale your business confidently. Stop relying on chance—discover how to build a predictable, sustainable system that helps you sell more effectively and grow your online language service business in 2025 and beyond.

We’ll explore the strategy behind nurturing leads through automated email sequences and personalized follow-ups that keep prospects engaged and smoothly guide them through their customer journey. Additionally, you’ll uncover techniques to optimize your marketing funnel for higher conversion rates—ensuring a seamless experience from the first interaction to the final sale.

Jason Willis-Lee, MITI, is an ITI-Certified Medical Translator with 25 years of experience specializing in Spanish-English and French-English translations for clinical trials, medical reports, and academic research. With a medical background, including three years at Bristol Medical School and hospital training, Jason offers a deep understanding of medical terminology and life sciences standards.

Beyond translation, Jason is passionate about helping freelance translators navigate the AI-driven market. He provides strategic guidance on client acquisition, personal branding, quiz marketing, and email list-building to help translators boost visibility and build lasting client relationships.

Jason is also a dedicated trainer, offering courses such as How to Find More Direct Clients and hosting the Freelancer Training on How to Find More Direct Clients Podcast. He co-founded Medico-Legal Translations and is based in Madrid.

Visit Jason at www.jasonwillislee.com, www.medicolegaltranslations.com, and www.entrepreneurialtranslator.com to learn more.