A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS
Who's in Control: Big tech, Big Business, or Translators?
Worfast Forward 2027 invites the international translation community to explore these questions together
Originally a conference for Wordfast users, WFF is oponing its doors to the entire translation technology ecosystem.
We welcome professional translators, interpreters, language service providers, CAT-tool developers, AI companies, researchers, tranlation educators, academic institutions, and students preparing to enter the profession.
Over three days in Sicily, participants will discover the latest technological innovations, exchange experiences, challenge assumptions, and explore practical strategies for adapting to a rapidly changing industry.
Wordfast Forward 2027 is not a conference against AI. It is a conference about understanding AI, mastering technology, and ensuring that professional translators have a voice in shaping their future.
Because AI is changing the rules. But translators can still shape the game.
WHEN AND WHERE IS IT?
The 2027 edition of Wordfast Forward will take place at the Una Hotel in Naxos, Sicily on June 3-5, 2027. Please join our dedicated Wordfast Forward Facebook group for the latest updates.
DISCOVER. LEARN. SHAPE THE FUTERE.
Discover the Technology
Explore the latest advances in artificial intellingence, CAT tools, machine translations, automation, and language technology.
Meet develpers, researchers, and idustry experts to understand what emerging technologies can-and cannot-do.
Learn New Skills
Attend practical workshops, technology demonstrations, presentations, and discussions.
Discover new workflow, professional strategies, and opportunities for translatos in AI-driven market.
Shape Your Future
Discuss the challenges facing professional translators, including technological disruption, professional independence, business nodels, and the changing value or human expertise.
Connect with colleagues, educators, researchers, and technology innovators who share an interest in building a sustainable future for the profession.
“I had a really great time - not only is it a pleasure to meet fellow translators from all over the world and share stories and tips, but getting to exchange with the Wordfast developers and even being able to ask them to make changes and/or include new features in the next updates makes me feel like a valued client.”
- WFF17 Participant
“It was good to meet the people who develop the product and talk with them in an informal atmosphere where even we the not so technical people could ask questions and get specific answers.”
- WFF15 Participant
“Great atmosphere, direct contact with Wordfast staff, possibility to get to know new wonderful people with same interests, direct information about Wordfast functions and future.”
- WFF15 Participant
“It was different from other translation conferences, smaller, friendlier and the venue was just fantastic.”
- WFF15 Participant
“You guys created a highly collaborative atmosphere that encouraged everyone to be engaged. I really liked the fact that instructors felt comfortable asking users for their input/suggestions when they hit a spot that they themselves struggled with. As a mid-range (neither beginner nor advanced) Wordfast user, the level of information provided at each workshop seemed appropriate - for me. The instructors were very good at calibrating in mid-session to accommodate different user levels and at cultivating a comfortable, inclusive environment - that spilled over into the social program (social programs always yield more when the sessions work well). In general, I found the level of knowledge-sharing to be quite high, and I returned feeling excited about implementing the various tricks and tools I was exposed to. Now I just have to make the time....;-)”
- WFF15 Participant
“Everything was very well organised, and it was wonderful to meet fellow Wordfasters and to listen to what they had to say… All-in-all a very positive experience.”
- WFF15 Participant
“It is a great opportunity to meet other people doing the same thing, and also to learn a trick or two of which you might not be aware.”
- WFF15 Participant
“It's a good opportunity to meet and interact with the developers as well as for networking and getting insightful comments and tips from people who have the same profession as you and use the same tool(s) to translate, sometimes in a very different way.”
- WFF15 Participant
“I always felt that I wasn't really using Wordfast optimally but didn’t make time to look into it properly. Having a whole weekend of sessions makes you get down to it and also inspired me to keep my knowledge more up to date in future.”
- WFF15 Participant
“Attending the conference was really positive both in terms of networking and in finding out more about the software itself. I very much appreciated being able to exchange with the developers, ask for improvements or changes and learn new tips. As a freelance translator, it made me feel much less alone and more part of a friendly, lively community!”
- WFF15 Participant
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