The Third HKBU International Conference on Interpreting
The Third HKBU International Conference on Interpreting
The field of interpreting is facing a moment of great transformation not witnessed since the advent of simultaneous interpreting. The development of the technology for remote interpreting (including remote simultaneous interpreting, RSI, and video remote interpreting, VRI), computer-aided interpreting (CAI) and machine interpreting (MI) has the potential of forever changing the practice and the profession of interpreting. While technology is reshaping how interpreters work, new demands on the work of interpreters and interpreter-mediated events are also spurring new developments in technology. This interplay between technology and interpreting has impacted and enriched the field not only in the practice of interpreting, but have also inspired new research topics. Riding on this exciting new wave and continuing our tradition of having a targeted theme, we aspire to use the “Third Hong Kong Baptist University International Conference on Interpreting" to bring together scholars, practitioners and technology developers to discuss the impact of and the promise brought by technology.
The programme of the two full-day conference will include plenary speeches, presentations, as well as a Roundtable in which a group of researchers, interpreters, trainers, representatives from the industry or employers discuss the topic of interpreting and technology and how their roles and work have been shaped by technology.
A pre-conference Workshop in which the technology of CAI and RSI, presented by selected platform developers, will be discussed and demonstrated.
Dates
7-9 December 2022
Format
In hybrid mode (online and onsite at Hong Kong Baptist University)
Organizers
• Centre for Translation (Hong Kong Baptist University)
• Department of Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies (Hong Kong Baptist University)
• Leo Hailong Liu, Hong Kong Baptist University
• Min-hua Liu (Conference Chair), Hong Kong Baptist University
• Mark Shuttleworth, Hong Kong Baptist University
• Nan Zhao, Hong Kong Baptist University
• Sabine Braun, University of Surrey
• Dragoș Ioan Ciobanu, University of Vienna
• Bart Defrancq, Ghent University
• Claudio Fantinuoli, University of Mainz
• Chao Han, Xiamen University
• Min-hua Liu, Hong Kong Baptist University
• Franz Pöchhacker, University of Vienna
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
We welcome presentations on both basic and applied research that fit the sub-themes of the conference or that are related to the conference theme in a broader sense.
Sub-themes
• Computer-assisted interpreting (CAI)
• Remote interpreting (RI)
• Machine interpreting (MI)
• Respeaking and automatic speech recognition (ASR)
• Economy of interpreting-related technology
• Ergonomics (physical and cognitive) of interpreting-related technology
• Terminology and knowledge management technology
• Impact of technology on the interpreting profession (e.g., working conditions, status, market)
• Impact of technology on the psychological or affective aspects of interpreting
• Impact of technology on interpreter-mediated interaction
• Automated assessment of interpreting quality
• Technology in interpreter education and training
• Technology in research on interpreting
• Future trends in interpreting-related technology
We invite submissions of abstracts for 20-minute presentations and posters. Oral and poster presentations can be made either online or onsite. Each abstract will be peer-reviewed by at least two members of the Programme Committee.
Conference language: English
Submissions must include the following information:
• name of author(s)
• institutional affiliation
• email address(es)
• title of presentation
• four to five keywords
• abstract of 400-500 words
• author biography of 50 to 100 words
Submission link: closed
Deadline: 30 June 2022
Notifications of acceptance will be sent by email by 15 August 2022.
Workshop on RSI Solutions
Workshop Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 956 7512 2956
Passcode: 016786
(Remarks: Workshop registrants should make sure their Zoom ID names match with their registration records.)
In this workshop you will meet the representatives of three prominent RSI platforms. In addition to showcasing their systems and describing what makes their technology unique, they will also discuss the different approaches they take in addressing the challenges of RSI and how they envision the development of RSI in the future. Workshop participants will not only develop a good understanding of the featured platforms but will also be taken on a journey to the future mapped out by RSI experts.
Date/Time: 16:00-18:30, 7 December 2022 (Wednesday)
Presenters (in the order of last name): Mr. Barry S. Olsen (Vice President of Communications, KUDO) Mr. Uroš Peterc (Vice President of RSI, Interactio) Dr. Bernard Song (Chief Executive Officer, Green Terp)
Moderator: Dr. Nan Zhao (Assistant Professor, Hong Kong Baptist University)
Join a group of interpreting practitioners, trainers, industry representatives and researchers discussing how their roles and work have been shaped by technology and how they envision a future of interpreting and technology.
Title: Roundtable on Technology-powered Interpreting
Date/Time: 16:00-18:00, 9 December 2022 (Friday)
Panelists (in the order of last name):
• Prof. Dr. Sabine Braun
Professor, University of Surrey
Director, Centre for Translation Studies, University of Surrey
Co-Director, Surrey Institute for People-Centred Artificial Intelligence
• Prof. Dr. Bart Defrancq
Associate Professor, Ghent University
Head of interpreting training programmes, Ghent University
President, CIUTI
• Dr. Claudio Fantinuoli
Lecturer, University of Mainz
Head of Innovation, KUDO
Founder of InterpretBank
• Mr. Barry S. Olsen
Vice President of Communications, KUDO
Former Professor, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Conference interpreter, AIIC
• Mr. Uroš Peterc
Vice President of RSI & Chief Interpreter, Interactio
Former President of AIIC
Moderator:
Mr. Leo Liu (Lecturer, Hong Kong Baptist University; Conference interpreter, AIIC)
Direct link to e-Programme Handbook
Conference Direct Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 935 6373 2280 | Passcode: 852631
(Remarks: Conference registrants should make sure their Zoom ID names match with their registration records.)
All times indicated below is in Hong Kong Time (UTC+8) unless otherwise stated.
Opening Ceremony
14:00 (06:00, United Kingdom)
Research on Distance Interpreting: Past, Present, Future
15:45 (10:45, Qatar; 08:45 Belgium)
Working from Home in the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Impact of Technologies on Interpreters' Practice and Narratives
16:15 (09:15, Austria)
Remote Sign Language Interpreting – The Concepts of Space, Body and Presence as Analytical Tools in Empirical Research
16:45, Hong Kong
The Use of Interpreting Technology in Hong Kong's International Aid Sector
17:15, Hong Kong
How Multiple Visual Input Affects Interpreting Performance in Remote Simultaneous Interpreting (RSI): An Experimental Study
17:45 (10:45, Italy & Poland)
Co-located or Virtual – The Impact of Boothmate Presence on Performance and Subjective Experience in Remote Simultaneous Interpreting
18:15 (11:15, Switzerland)
Audio Quality in Remote Interpreting
19:00 (12:00, Belgium)
Impact of COVID-19 Health Measures on Working Conditions of Public Service Interpreters: The Case of Flanders
19:30 (19:30, PRC)
International Survey of Healthcare Interpreters Working in Remote Modalities
20:00 (12:00, United Kingdom)
Visual Needs of Interpreters: A Look into User Centric Interface Design of Simultaneous Interpreting Delivery Platforms
20:30 (12:30, United Kingdom)
How Court Interpreters Manage the Different Demands of Video Mediated Interpreting: The Role of Emotional Intelligence
12:00 (12:00, PRC)
Intralingual Processing during Respeaking in Computer-assisted Consecutive Interpreting
12:30 (12:30, PRC)
An Empirical Study on the Effectiveness of Speech Recognition Technology in Assisting Consecutive Interpreting between English and Chinese
13:00 (13:00, PRC)
English-Chinese Simultaneous Consecutive Interpreting: Implications for the Use of Computer-Assisted Technology among Trainee Interpreters
13:45 (06:45, Spain & Italy)
University of La Laguna Students' Use of SmarTerp-CAI: A Study of Users' Perception
14:15 (07:15, United Kingdom & France)
To CAI or Not to CAI? — Professional Spanish Conference Interpreters' Use of ASR/CAI Tools during Simultaneous Interpreting
14:45 (06:45, United Kingdom)
Chinese interpreting Trainees' Documentation Behavior and Results Using a CAI Tool: A Pilot Test of the Use of a CAI-tool in Remote Simultaneous Interpreting
15:15 (07:15, United Kingdom)
Investigating the Impact of Automatic Speech Recognition on Remote Simultaneous Interpreting Using the NTR Model as a Tool to Measure Interpreting Quality: Preliminary Findings of an Experimental Study
18:15 (18:15, PRC)
Using Automated Machine-translation Evaluation Metrics to Assess Spoken-language Interpreting: A Multi-phase Investigation
18:45 (11:45, Switzerland)
The Augmented Interpreter – A Pilot Study on the Usability of Augmented Reality for the Translation of Technical Terms in Interpreting
19:15 (06:15, New York)
Embedding, Extending, and Distributing Interpreter Cognition with Technology
19:45 (12:45, Austria)
Adopting a 4E2A Approach to Studying Cognition in Computer-assisted Simultaneous Interpreting
20:30 (13:30, Germany)
From Assistive Tools to Full Automation: What Digital Technologies Mean for Interpretation
Closing Remarks
Registration at the online registration gateway (closed) is required for all presenters and participants to join the online conference. Co-presenters do not need to register unless they plan to participate in the conference.
Pre-conference workshop participants, whether attending the conference or not, are required to register to join the online workshop.
Online / Onsite*
Online / Onsite*
[Online Only]
* Simple snacks and drinks may be served to onsite attendees during the coffee breaks if the prevailing University social distancing measures allow. We hope very much to arrange the lunch for onsite attendees (at extra cost) during the conference and will announce the details when registration is open.
** A special rate of HKD200 will be offered to those who also registered for the conference.
Other points to note:
1. Registration and payment must be completed through the online registration gateway(closed).
2. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
3. A letter of invitation will be provided upon request to registrants who have completed their registration.
4. Colleagues and students of Hong Kong Baptist University are free to join the conference as participants but registration is still required before the deadline.
5. Conference Contingency Plan: We are eager to meet our participants in person on the campus of Hong Kong Baptist University, but we will be monitoring the situation in Hong Kong to ensure the safety of all participants. If the Covid-19 pandemic persists and entry into Hong Kong or campus activities are restricted, the conference will be held solely online. We will provide details by email and on our website if this unfortunate scenario comes to pass.
University-based and off-campus hotel rooms are now available for booking for conference presenters and participants. Room reservation must be made directly with the hotel by completing the relevant reservation form and returning it to the hotel of your choice by email. Inquiry should be made directly to them by email. You are reminded to note the cancellation policy of each accommodation option.
• University-based Option: Dr Ng Tor Tai International House (NTT)
The University guesthouse is in a very convenient location, just a 5 minute walk to the conference venue.
Room Rate (per room per night): Single/Double occupancy, 6-10 December 2022, HKD920 (net)
Deadline for Reservation: 4 November 2022 (Fri)
(As the deadline has passed, acceptance of booking will be subject to the room availability at time of request.)
Registration Form Download: NTTIH Registration Form
Email / Inquiry: alicekan@hkbu.edu.hk (Ms Alice Kan)
Privilege:
• Complimentary wifi with unlimited access
Remarks:
• Superstructure works are carried out at the work site just next to NTT until the third quarter of 2024. By now, the work hour is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Mondays to Saturdays, except Sundays and public holidays. While some mitigation measures to minimize the extent of nuisances have already been taken, we are afraid that certain level of noise, dust, smell and vibration will inevitably be generated that will cause disturbance and inconvenience to guest.
• Guests are required to scan NTT’s venue QR code designated for the LeaveHomeSafe (LHS) mobile app and then show the QR code to the "QR Code Verification Scanner" to verify the Vaccine Pass before entering NTT. Guests are not allowed to check in NTT with a Red Code.
• Residents with a Red Code are confirmed case of COVID-19. Guests residing in NTT with a Red Code will be assisted according to the prevailing protocols and their agreement are assumed once they checked in at NTT. Guests should report to NTT immediately in case they are contracted with COVID-19 during their period of stay in NTT.
• Guests can invite one visitor at one time during the visitation hours from 0800 to 2300. The visitor must also fulfill the above LHS requirements. Guests must register the visitor at the security counter in person and accompany the visitor throughout his/her stay in NTT.
• Outside Campus Option: Royal Plaza Hotel
5 minute metro ride plus a 10 minute walk from the campus. Situated next to an MTR station and a large shopping mall. 10 minutes' walk to city centre - Mongkok.
Room Rate (per room per night): Single/Double occupancy, 6-10 December 2022, HKD968 (net)
Deadline for Reservation: 7 November 2022 (Mon)
(As the deadline has passed, acceptance of booking will be subject to the room availability at time of request.)
Registration Form Download: Royal Plaza Hotel Registration Form
Email / Inquiry: vianchiu@royalplaza.com.hk (Ms Vivian Chiu)
Privileges:
• Complimentary wifi with unlimited access
• Complimentary use of Definition Health Club - gymnasium, outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and
• Complimentary shuttle bus between Hotel and Tsimshatsui (subject to hotel schedule and availability)
• Call for papers: 13 January 2022
• Deadline for submission of proposals: 30 June 2022
• Notification of acceptance: 15 August 2022
• Registration of presenters: 15 August – 12 October 2022
• Registration of online participants: until 2 December 2022 (extended)
• Registration of onsite participants: until 18 November 2022 (extended)
• Registration for pre-conference workshop: until 2 December 2022 (extended)
• Programme available on-line: October 2022
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Instructions for online presenters/participants: Online Presenters and Online Participants
Conference virtual background: Click here to download.
Zoom Login for the pre-conference workshop: Direct Link
Meeting ID: 956 7512 2956
Passcode: 016786
(Remarks: Workshop registrants should make sure their Zoom ID names match with their registration records.)
Zoom Login for the 2-day conference: Direct Link
Meeting ID: 935 6373 2280
Passcode: 852631
(Remarks: Conference registrants should make sure their Zoom ID names match with their registration records.)
HKBU Moodle (for viewing conference recordings): HKBU Moodle Login Page
Meeting ID: 935 6373 2280
Passcode: 852631
(Remarks: Only accessible to conference/workshop registrants.)
E-Programme Handbook (updated 2 Dec 2022): Click the image below to view/download the e-Programme Handbook.
The Table of Contents contains bookmarks and links to specific sections and back to the Table of Contents. This e-handbook is best viewed with the latest versions of Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
29 November 2022: Conference e-programme handbook uploaded.
21 November 2022: Registration deadline for online participants extended to 2 December 2022.
16 November 2022: Conference programme session themes and moderators updated.
1 November 2022: Conference programme announced.
24 October 2022: Registration deadline for onsite participants extended to 18 November 2022.
10 October 2022: Hotel info is now posted in the "Hotels" section and the hotel rooms are ready for booking.
9 September 2022: Registration opens at the online registration gateway.
15 August 2022: Review process completed. Notifications sent to authors with abstracts submitted to the conference.
8 August 2022: Details of the pre-conference Workshop and the Roundtable announced.
29 April 2022: 2nd call for paper announced.
13 January 2022: 1st call for paper announced.
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