Call for Papers:
The Institute of Translation and Interpreting Studies (ITRI) at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will virtually host its 26th International Conference on Thursday, January 21, 2027.
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.
Keynote Speaker: Ralph Krüger (TH Köln)
Title: AI Literacy and Language AI Projects in Europe
Submissions addressing a wide range of topics related to human and machine translation and interpreting are welcome, 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)
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.
Call for Papers:The Institute of Translation and Interpreting Studies (ITRI) at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies will virtually host its 26th International Conference on Thursday, January 21, 2027.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.Keynote Speaker: Ralph Krüger (TH Köln)Title: AI Literacy and Language AI Projects in EuropeSubmissions addressing a wide range of topics related to human and machine translation and interpreting are welcome, including but not limited to:Diversification of Research Topics and MethodologiesChanges in Research EthicsShifting Roles and Status of Translators and Interpreters·Changing Work Paradigms in Translation and InterpretingTranslator and Interpreter Education and Training·Translation/Interpreting and TechnologySubmitting a proposalIndividual 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.krDatesDecember 6, 2026: Proposal submission deadlineDecember 8, 2026: Proposal acceptance notificationJanuary 8, 2027: Paper submission (Microsoft Word or PowerPoint slides)For any inquiries, please email ITRI at itri@hufs.ac.kr.How to register as a participantConference registration is free.The online conference link will be posted on the ITRI homepage before the conference: http://itri.hufs.ac.krIf 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
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