Programme Outline

FULL SCHEDULE

Timing  Programme
0830 – 0930 Registration
0930 – 0945 Welcome Remarks
by Guest-of-Honour SMS Tan Kiat How, National Translation Committee Chairperson
0945 – 1015 Keynote Session: Language Pathways through a Deglobalised, AI landscape
by Ms Alison Rodriguez
1015 – 1030 Tea Break
1030 – 1100 Keynote Session: Shifting Paradigms of Translation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
by Dr Lee Tong King
1100 – 1130 Keynote Session: Languages’ Role as True Influencer: A Powerful Bridge to the Heart of the Community 
by Mr Sujimy Mohamad
1130 – 1215 Panel Discussion
Translation in the Age of Technology: Trends and Challenges
1215 – 1345 Lunch
(Participants can visit the exhibition to learn more about NTC initiatives) 
1345 – 1500

Parallel Breakout Session 1

Panel 1: The Creative Power of Translation: Connecting Communities and Empowering Young Voices

Panel 2: Translation in Our Community: Navigating Localisation and Standardisation

Panel 3: Beyond Words: The Unseen World of Translation Careers and Their Role in Forging an Inclusive Future

Panel 4: Bridging Gaps: The Role of Translation in Social Sector

1500 – 1530 Tea Break
1530 – 1645

Parallel Breakout Session 2

Panel 5: Tongue-Twisted: The Perks and Quirks of a Language Enthusiast’s Life

Panel 6: The He(art) of Interpretation

Panel 7: From Script to Screen: The Role and Impact of Translation in Today’s Media Landscape

Panel 8: Weaving the Future: AI, Human Insight and Emerging Trends in Translation Technology

1645 End of the NTC 10th Anniversary Conference

 

For details on the keynote and breakout sessions, visit “Programme Details”.

To find out more about our speakers, visit “Speakers”.

PROGRAMME VENUE

Keynote speeches & Panel Discussions:
Nicoll 2-3 (Level 3)

Breakout sessions:
MR327-330 (Level 3)