In honor of International Translation Day 2008, the Houston Interpreters and Translators Association (HITA) will host a conference for interpreters and translators on September 27 in Houston. The theme of the conference, chosen by the International Federation of Translators (FIT) for the this year’s International Translation Day, will be "Terminology: Words Matter."

Professionals from various fields – including law, education, and health care – will present on topics related to the use of specialized terminology in their given fields. Participants will receive glossaries of specialized terminology from each session.

The event will kick off with a reception/networking session on the evening of September 26. Find more information and register for the conference on the HITA website. Questions?  Contact HITA Director of Professional Development Jorge Ungo.