📅 February 27 – March 1, 2026
📍 Florida International University – Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Miami, Florida
A collaboration by ATIF and ATA’s Spanish Language Division (SPD)
Hosted by FIU’s Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs

Join us in Miami for Elévate 2026, a three-day professional conference dedicated to innovation, excellence, and the future of translation and interpreting, with a focus on the Spanish language.

What to Expect

• Keynote Speaker: Xosé Castro — internationally recognized linguist, translator, and trainer
• Saturday and Sunday sessions featuring experts from across the Americas and Europe
• Spanish-focused presentations on translation, interpreting, language, technology, and professional growth
• Friday Advanced Skills Workshops (separate registration required)
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues, associations, and experts

🔗 Register Now
👉 https://atifonline.org/elevate-2026/

*Early registration is strongly encouraged — space is limited.

Friday Advanced Workshops (Separate Registration Required)
On Friday, February 27, attendees may register for optional 3-hour workshops designed to strengthen advanced professional skills.

Workshop options include:

• Workshop 1: The Language of Corporate Entities: A Practical Workshop on Corporate Translation (Spanish). Presented by Mary Ann E. Monteagudo Medina.
• Workshop 2: From Public Service Interpreting to Conference Work (Spanish). Presented by Tony Rosado.
• Workshop 3: ATA Certification Exam: Errors, Strategies, and Practices (Spanish). Presented by Diego Mansilla.
• Workshop 4: For T&I Students ONLY – Elévate! Polish Your Translation Skills. Presented by Karen Borgenheimer & Graciela Isaía y Ruiz.

Workshop registration links will be provided during the main registration process.

Saturday and Sunday Sessions
For a complete list of session descriptions and speakers’ bios, please visit THIS LINK.

Conference Schedule
You can download a PDF copy of the conference schedule HERE!

Continuing Education Credits
Elévate 2026 offers a valuable opportunity to advance your professional credentials while engaging in high-quality training designed for today’s translators and interpreters.

Approved and pending CEUs include:

• American Translators Association (ATA): 9 CEUs
• Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI): 9.5 instructional CE hours
• International Medical Interpreters Association / NBCMI: Pending approval
• Florida Courts: Pending approval
• AOC (Delaware, Maryland & Pennsylvania): Pending approval.

You can visit THIS LINK for additional information and updates about pending CEUs approvals.

Registration Rates

	Early Bird  Until Jan 31, 2026	Regular Until Feb 15, 2026	Late Until Feb 25, 2026
Members of ATIF, SPD, ATA, and/or ATA Chapters/Affiliates	$220	$250	$290
T&I Associations with Collaboration Agreements	$220	$250	$290
T&I Students	$110	$125	$140
General Public	$280	$300	$320

Verification
Organizers may request documentation to verify discount eligibility. If a discount is used without eligibility, the fee will be adjusted to the full rate, and the balance must be paid to keep the registration. If the balance is not paid, any refund will follow the refund schedule below.

Discount Eligibility and Refund Policy
We highly recommend reading the complete “Discount Eligibility and Refund Policy” before you register.

Hotel Recommendation
To make your planning easier, the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Florida (ATIF) has secured discounted room blocks at the following hotels for Elévate 2026 presenters and attendees. We encourage you to book early, as availability is limited.

Best Western Plus Miami Intl Airport Hotel & Suites – Coral Gables
4100 Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33134

• Single (King Bed): $219 per night
• Double (2 Queen Beds): $229 per night
• Please note: Rates do not include taxes, breakfast, parking, or other incidental charges.

🔗 Reservation link:
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.10384.html?groupId=S97FW5U6

Hyatt Regency Coral Gables
50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, FL 33134
+1 (305) 441-1234

• Single (King Bed): $414 per night
• Double (2 Queen Beds): $444 per night
• Please note: Rates do not include taxes, breakfast, parking, or other incidental charges.

🔗 Reservation link:
https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/CORAL/G-EL26

Additional Hotel Options
For your convenience, we have also prepared a PDF with a list of recommended hotels near Florida International University and the surrounding areas. This option may be helpful if you prefer alternative price points, locations, or amenities.

For full details and to download the list of additional hotel options, please visit THIS LINK.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact us at pdc.ataspd@gmail.com

Register as soon as possible to secure your spot!
You can find registration rates and more HERE!

See you at Elévate 2026-Miami!

ADA Compliant
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a university event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu.

Requests must be submitted at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

FIU Disclaimer
Florida International University’s Department of Modern Languages and the Translation and Interpretation Program is providing space at the FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus as a professional courtesy to the American Translators Association’s Spanish Language Division and the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Florida for the event “Elévate 2026.” FIU and its programs are not sponsors, organizers, or administrators of this event and assume no responsibility for its planning, content, financial management, or any other aspect of its operation.

How to Connect with the SPD:
SPD Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Threads | X | DivisionSPD@atanet.org