{"id":256,"date":"2015-10-28T19:41:16","date_gmt":"2015-10-28T19:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ata-divisions.org\/PLD\/?p=256"},"modified":"2017-08-30T19:43:37","modified_gmt":"2017-08-30T19:43:37","slug":"pld-highlights-guide-for-the-ata-56th-annual-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ata-divisions.org\/PLD\/2015\/10\/28\/pld-highlights-guide-for-the-ata-56th-annual-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"PLD Highlights Guide for the ATA 56th Annual Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"
\u00a0<\/header>\n
\n

\"broadcast_conference_56b\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Mirna Soares<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The ATA Conference is always a huge event with many parallel activities. All attendees should know that having a game plan is better than just drifting through the sessions. With so much going on, you might feel lost and simply miss presentations that are right up your alley.<\/p>\n

We have prepared this PLD Highlights Guide that you can adapt and expand. It is by no means exhaustive, but we hope it\u2019s helpful for those interested in the Portuguese Language Division. The full schedule is on the\u00a0Conference website<\/a>. This schedule is subject to change, so stay tuned.<\/p>\n

IMPORTANT GENERAL TIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Buddies Welcome Newbies<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 If you are attending the conference for the first time, start by checking the\u00a0Buddies Welcome Newbies program<\/a>. If you are a conference veteran, you can offer to be a buddy. Both buddies and newbies can sign up for this activity\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Conference App<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/b>Only registered attendees can access the app. Once you\u00a0register<\/a>, you will receive your username and password within five business days.\u00a0If you have already registered for the conference, download the conference app\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0Remember to complete your profile and upload your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 before traveling to Miami. The app is a great way to navigate the conference because you can create your own schedule and connect to people. It allows you to find out about last-minute changes, view handouts and take notes.<\/p>\n

Social media\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013<\/b>\u00a0If you are using social media, use hashtag #ata56 for the general conference, and #PLD25 for your get-togethers with PLD members. We would love to see pictures! Our colleagues who are not attending this year will thank you for making a little bit of the conference available for them. And to find out more, follow\u00a0@pld_ata<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0@atanet<\/a>\u00a0on Twitter.<\/p>\n

Zumba<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013<\/b>\u00a0Did you know that you can start your day with zumba? PLD member Cris Silva is the zumba instructor! Thursday to Saturday, 6:00am \u2013 7:00am<\/p>\n

Having fun<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013<\/b>\u00a0The Association of Translators and Interpreters of Florida (ATIF) has prepared a webpage for those who want to\u00a0have some fun in Miami<\/a>.<\/p>\n

HIGHLIGHTED ACTIVITIES DAY BY DAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, November 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Start by finding your crowd. Introduce yourself, talk to people, let them know what your interests are and help them navigate theirs.<\/i><\/p>\n