American Literary Translators Association Conference

The 48th annual American Literary Translators Association Conference will be held from November 5 to November 8 at the Tucson Marriott University Park Hotel in Tucson. Programming includes panels, workshops, bilingual readings, a bookfair, a gathering of the BIPOC Literary Translators Caucus, and opportunities to connect with editors and translators. The conference will also feature special events including an awards ceremony and reading at the University of Arizona Poetry Center in Tucson. The 2025 theme is “Visions and Versions.” Poet and translator Karen Emmerich will deliver the keynote address. The cost of the conference is $350 for non-ALTA members and $250 for ALTA members for registration by September 22; $375 and $275, respectively, for registration by October 20; and $425 and $325, respectively, for on-site registration. One-day passes are available for $175 by October 20 and $200 on-site. Registration for students costs $100 by October 20 and $125 on-site. Some events are free and open to the public. Lodging is available at the conference hotel for a discounted rate of $165 per night. Visit the website for more information.

Accessibility accommodations include public transportation near the venue; accessible sidewalks, pathways, and doorways; accessible bathrooms and guest rooms; reserved seating; and ASL interpretation and CART captioning (with advance request). Contact program director Kelsi Vanada at (520) 201-5329 or kelsi@literarytranslators.org for additional accessibility details.