Speaker

Tony Atkinson

Tony began a full-time career as a Japanese-English translator in 1988 after a decade teaching high school science. He has also taught Japanese-English medical and scientific translation at the University of Queensland. Based in Perth, Western Australia, Tony is also a history buff and has written and presented extensively on the First Indochina War.

Sessions

Closing panel: Where do we go from here?

This closing panel brings together four experienced professionals to explore the future of the translation and interpreting (T&I) industry in a rapidly evolving world. Drawing on their takeaways from the conference, the panellists will share their insights on key themes and opportunities for both current and new industry professionals. Questions are welcome in advance from conference...

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Adding value to your practice: Building medical writing skills as a translator

The translation landscape is shifting rapidly. For Japanese-to-English medical and pharma translators, the rise of artificial intelligence is making it more important than ever to diversify and differentiate. One compelling pathway is medical writing, a field that demands many of the skills that they have already developed. The session will cover the core competencies medical writers need, the...

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