ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The 11th Asia-Pacific Translation and Interpreting Forum (APTIF11) organised under the aegis of the International Federation of Translators (FIT) will be held at the Hong Kong Baptist University from 21 to 23 May 2025.

APTIF (formerly known as the Asian Translators Forum) is a triennial event launched in 1995 to provide a platform for exchanges and cooperation within the translation and interpreting community in the Asia-Pacific region. APTIF11 welcomes researchers, practitioners and trainers in the field of translation and interpreting both within and beyond the region to share ideas, research findings and best practices on the theme “Culture, Connectivity and Technology: Translating Communities, Transforming Perspectives”.

AIMS AND GOALS

Understanding the complex dynamics between culture, connectivity, technology, translation and intercultural communication is essential in a rapidly changing world. We invite researchers, educators and practitioners to submit their original contributions that explore any combination of these domains. By shedding light on their interconnectedness and transformative implications, we aim to deepen our understanding of their intricate relationships. We seek to promote fruitful discussions, knowledge exchange and networking opportunities by creating a platform for participants to share their research findings, case studies, theoretical perspectives and practical insights.

SCOPE

This conference aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogues and knowledge exchange concerning the study and practice of translation broadly understood to cover interpreting, intercultural communication and other forms of intertextual practice in a wide variety of contexts. We invite submissions that explore a wide range of topics, including but not limited to the following.

• The role of artificial intelligence in modern translation and interpreting practices

• Machine translation and human-AI collaboration

• Ethical considerations in AI-powered translation

• AI in localisation: challenges and opportunities

• Innovations in translation and interpreting education

• The future of translation and interpreting professions in the age of AI

• AI’s impact on translation and interpreting research and practice

• Cross-disciplinary approaches to translation and interpreting studies

• AI-enhanced tools for translation and interpreting

• The intersection of AI and human expertise in translation and interpreting

• The application of AI in simultaneous interpreting

• AI-assisted remote interpreting

• Models of connectivity in translation and intercultural studies

• Agency and advocacy in translation and intercultural communication

• Innovative practices in translation and intercultural communication

• The ethics and politics of translation and intercultural communication

• Technology and its impact on translation and intercultural understanding

• Translation, interpreting and the writing of history

• The translator’s roles, responsibilities and collaborative networks

• Community-driven translation initiatives using technology for empowerment and inclusivity

• Translation, interpreting and animals

• Translation, interpreting and the anthropocene

• Translation, interpreting and children

• Translation, interpreting and commerce

• Translation, interpreting and conflict

• Translation, interpreting and diaspora

• Translation, film and literature

• Translation, gender and sexuality

• Translation, interpreting and health

• Translation, interpreting and justice

• Translation, interpreting and media

• Translation, interpreting and minority communities

• Translation, interpreting and multilingualism

• Translation, interpreting and nationalism

• Translation, power and ideology

• Translation, interpreting and religion

• Translation, interpreting and travel

Dates

21-23 May 2025

Venue

Hong Kong Baptist University

Format

Face-to-face

Organizers

• International Federation of Translators (FIT)

• Asian Regional Center of the International Federation of Translators (FIT Asia)

• Hong Kong Translation Society (HKTS)

• Academy of Language and Culture - Centre for Translation, Hong Kong Baptist University

• Academy of Language and Culture - Department of Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University

Sign Language Interpreting

Hong Kong sign language interpreting will be provided at the conference by Brainfood, The Association of Hong Kong Sign Language Interpreters (AHKSLI) and AccessWus.

COMMITTEES

Organizing Committee

• Janice PAN (Chair), Hong Kong Baptist University/ Hong Kong Translation Society

• YAU Wai Ping (Vice-Chair), Hong Kong Baptist University

• Luis Damián MORENO GARCÍA, Hong Kong Baptist University (Secretary)

• LI Bo, Hong Kong Translation Society

• LI Dechao, Hong Kong Translation Society

• GAO Anming, Translators Association of China, FIT Council Member

• Hasuria Che OMAR, Malaysian Translators Association, FIT Council Member

• Victoria LEI Cheng Lai, Federation of Translators and Interpreters of Macau, FIT Council Member

• WANG Honghua Anson, Hong Kong Translation Society

• XING Yutang, Translators Association of China, FIT Asia Chair

Scientific Committee

(in alphabetical order)

• Liping BAI, Lingnan University

• Leo CHAN, Hong Kong Translation Society

• Shelby CHAN, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

• Xuemei CHEN, Lingnan University

• Andrew CHEUNG, The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong

• Hong DIAO, Sichuan International Studies University

• Luis Damián MORENO GARCÍA, Hong Kong Baptist University

• Chonglong GU, The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong

• HAN Ziman, Shanghai International Studies University

• Catherine HARDIE, The University of Hong Kong

• Maggie HUI, The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong

• JI Lingjie, Hong Kong Translation Society

• JIANG Fan, Shanghai International Studies University

• LAN Honjun, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies

• LEE Tik Fan Max, Hong Kong Baptist University

• LI Bo, Hong Kong Translation Society

• LI Dechao, Hong Kong Translation Society

• LI Wenjing, Hong Kong Translation Society

• Christy Fung-ming LIU, Hong Kong Translation Society

• LIU Junhuan, Translators Association of China

• LIU Kanglong, Hong Kong Translation Society

• Robert NEATHER, Hong Kong Baptist University

• Janice PAN, Hong Kong Baptist University/ Hong Kong Translation Society

• Anja RÜTTEN, University of Applied Sciences Cologne

• SHAO Lu, Sun Yat-sen University

• Mark SHUTTLEWORTH, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

• SIU Sai Cheong, Hong Kong Translation Society

• Ge SONG, Beijing Normal University- Hong Kong Baptist University United International College

• Geng SONG, The University of Hong Kong

• SU Wei, Xiamen University

• Marija TODOROVA, Hong Kong Baptist University

• Dingkun WANG, The University of Hong Kong

• Teresa Hing Suen WANG, Hong Kong Translation Society

• WANG Honghua Anson, Hong Kong Translation Society

• Yu WENG, The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong

• Sissi Hui WU, Hong Kong Translation Society

• Zhiwei WU, The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong

• XIN Guangqin, Shenzhen University

• XING Yutang, Translators Association of China

• Han XU, The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong

• Jackie YAN, City University of Hong Kong

• YAU Wai Ping, Hong Kong Baptist University

• Jessica YEUNG, Hong Kong Baptist University

• Clara YU Chuan, Hong Kong Baptist University

• ZHANG Jiliang, Shenzhen University

• Nan ZHAO, Hong Kong Baptist University

FEATURED SPEAKERS

(Keynote speakers and invited speakers are arranged in alphabetical order of surname.)

Keynote & Invited Speaker

Keynote Speaker

Invited Speaker

CALL FOR PAPERS

2nd Call for Papers

We welcome presentations that fit the topics of the conference or that are related to the conference theme in a broader sense.

We invite submissions of abstracts for oral presentations. Each presentation will be 20 minutes long, followed by a 5-minute discussion. Abstract submissions will be reviewed by at least two members of the Programme Committee, and decisions notified by 8 February 2025.

Conference languages: English and Chinese

Abstract submissions via EasyChair* must include the following information in English:

• Name(s) of author(s)

• Institutional affiliation(s)

• Email address(es)

• Title of presentation

• An abstract of 250 to 400 words in English

• Language of presentation

• Author biographical note(s) of 50 to 100 words each

• A list of keywords (up to 5)

*If you are using EasyChair for the first time, please create an account on the platform to submit your abstract and receive updates on the status of your review.

Submission link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=aptif11 (Call for papers closed on 15 January 2025)

Submission deadline (extended): 15 January 2025

Notifications of acceptance will be sent by email via EasyChair by 8 February 2025.

REGISTRATION AND FEES

Registration at the official registration site is required for all presenters and participants to attend the conference. Co-authors of a paper must register as presenters if they plan to attend the conference, regardless of whether they will be presenting or not.

Pre-conference workshop participants, whether attending the conference or not, are required to register to join one of the workshops.

Conference dinner participants are also required to register. For details of the conference dinner, see below.

Registration for the pre-conference workshops is open for all at the official registration site. While registration for conference events will be done online via this site, payment can only be made via tele-tranfer or local bank transfer (for local participants only).

Before proceeding to registration, please read the instructions here carefully. You should also:

1. note the total amount payable for the conference events you may like to register by referring to the fees listed below;

2. settle the total amount payable by tele-transfer/bank transfer at your bank and obtain the payment record/slip for uploading to the registration site if you will settle your payment by tele-transfer/bank transfer;

Upon the confirmation of receipt of your offline payment, an email with your payment number will be sent to you and your registration will be deemed successful.

Conference Fee
for
Student Presenters

Early-bird rate: HKD800

HKTS & HKBU member rate*: HKD700

Late rate: HKD1,100

HKTS & HKBU member rate*: HKD1,000

Conference Fee
for
Standard Presenters

Early-bird rate: HKD1,700

HKTS & HKBU member rate*: HKD1,300

Late rate: HKD2,300

HKTS and HKBU member rate*: HKD2,000

Conference Fee
for
Non-presenters

Regular rate: HKD800

HKTS & HKBU member rate*: HKD700

Pre-Conference Workshop Fee

20 May 2025

Regular rate: HKD300

A special rate of HKD100 applies for registration and payment made in one transaction with the conference fee.

See Workshop for more details.

Conference Dinner Fee

22 May 2025
@ Hung Kee Seafood Restaurant, Sai Kung

Regular rate: HKD550 per person

See here for more details.

* Member rates apply to members of Hong Kong Translation Society with valid membership as well as student and staff of Hong Kong Baptist University. If you want to register as a HKTS member, please make sure your membership is valid between the moment you register and the last day of the conference. To subscribe to HKTS or to renew your membership, please click here.

Conference Dinner

The conference dinner will be held on 22 May 2025 at Hung Kee Seafood Restaurant, Sai Kung, Hong Kong. All conference participants are welcome to join us. Coach transfers will be arranged.

Date: 22 May 2025

Time: 18:30-21:30 (tentatively)

Venue: Hung Kee Seafood Restaurant

Fee per person: HKD550

Registration Deadline: 20 April 2025

Free Coach Transfers:
• Depart at 17:50 from the conference venue at Hong Kong Baptist University to the dinner venue.
• Depart at around 21:15 from the dinner venue. Stops include Dr Ng Tor Tai International House, Metropark Kowloon Hotel and Mongkok MTR station only.

Other points to note:

1. Conference fee covers coffee breaks and lunches during the three-day conference and a reception. The fee does not cover travel, accommodations, conference dinner or other meals not specified.

2. 'Non-presenters' refers to participants who do not have any submissions accepted by the conference and will attend only as listeners.

3. Registration (with offline payment) must be completed through the official registration site when registration opens.

4. No on-site registration for the conference itself and related events, including workshops and dinner, will be available.

5. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No refunds will be provided under any circumstances.

6. A letter of invitation will be provided upon request to registrants who have completed their registration.

7. The early bird presenter registration fee is only available to presenters who submit their registration information and payment within the specified time, and is not directly related to the abstract submission and acceptance time.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Call for papers: 9 July 2024

• Deadline for submission of proposals (extended): 15 January 2025

• Notification of acceptance (1st Call revised): by 10 January 2025

• Notification of acceptance (2nd Call): by 8 February 2025

• Deadline for early bird registration (extended): 22 February 2025

• Absolute deadline for registration of presenters: 21 March 2025 (earlier deadline may apply)

• Registration for non-presenters opens: 22 March 2025

• Programme available on-line: March-April 2025

• Deadline for conference dinner registration: 20 April 2025

• Deadline for workshop registration: 9 May 2025

Contact Us

aptif11@hkbu.edu.hk

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Culture, Connectivity and Technology: Translating Communities, Transforming Perspectives

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE