📅 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!

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

Best Western Plus Miami Airport Hotel & Suites
4100 W Flagler St., Miami, FL 33134

We have reserved a limited block of rooms at the Best Western Plus Miami Airport Hotel & Suites (approx. 9 miles from the Conference venue)

• Standard King: $219 per night
• 2 Double Queens: $229 per night
• Note: The above rates do not include taxes, breakfast, parking, or other additional charges
• First-come, first-served basis
• Check the Conference Website for the link to reserve your room!

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