It's not all work and no play at an ITI conference. For our in-person attendees there's always plenty happening both before and around the conference.
More fringe events are in the planning, so check back regularly to ensure you don't miss out.
Monday 3 June
Careers in conference interpreting
Date: Monday, 3 June
Time: 10am - 11:30am
Venue: Conference interpreting suite, Heriot-Watt University campus & online via Microsoft Teams
The AIIC Vega Network and Heriot-Watt University are jointly hosting this conference interpreting information session. This is a hybrid event taking place at the at the Conference Interpreting Suite on campus at Heriot-Watt University and online via Microsoft Teams.
You can register for this event by completing the enrolment form, additional details including directions to the campus and the virtual meeting link are included on this form. Please note drop-ins on the day are also welcome!
If you have any queries regarding this event, please email [email protected] or [email protected].
Walking tour
The Water of Leith – hidden Edinburgh walking tour
Date: Monday, 3 June
Time: Walk 1 at 1:30pm & walk 2 at 3pm
Venue: Water of Leith walkway
Distance: 3 miles
Edinburgh’s river is mostly hidden from sight, a corridor of green and peace right in the heart of the city. Our walk will take in a little less than 3 miles of the the Water of Leith walkway, starting at Roseburn and finishing at Canonmills (or vice versa).
The Walkway is either asphalted or gravel throughout and not muddy unless after very heavy rain. Flat shoes (trainers adequate) are advised due to possible slippery surfaces. There are a few flights of steps to ascend or descend, but otherwise the walk is almost flat. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather, always remembering that Scottish weather can change rapidly! The walk is suitable for most abilities and we will ensure a leisurely pace.
There are café options, especially at Canonmills (several to choose from) or others on the way between Roseburn and Canonmills at Stockbridge. There are public toilets in Stockbridge Library, but no others along the route.
Booking has now closed. If you are registered for this session and have any queries, please contact Lynda Hepburn [email protected] or +44 07563 975216.
Marketing Network: Buns and books
Date: Monday, 3 June
Time: 2pm-4pm
Venue: Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh, 2 Blenheim Place Edinburgh EH7 5JH
Cost: £14.50
With everyone coming to Edinburgh, ITI's Marketing Network couldn't resist the chance to get together and what could be better than books and (cinnamon) buns?
Join the Marketing Network at Topping & Co Bookshop for a chat about books, bakes and of course, buying books.
You'll be joined by two expert booksellers:
Nick, a recent PhD graduate in Comparative Literature from St Andrews University, focusing on contemporary literature and issues of translation and untranslatability of 'the contemporary' across world literatures. He's also been in the book industry for six years, and been part of the Topping team for the last two.
The Head of Fiction who's responsible for ordering and selecting all the translated books Topping & Co sell.
Your ticket will include a £10 gift voucher to spend in store, tea/coffee and cinnamon buns from Food Story. Please bring a reusable cup for hot drinks.
Distillery tour
Date: Monday, 3 June
Time: 3-4pm
Venue: Holyrood Distillery, 19 St Leonard's Lane, Edinburgh EH8 9SH
Cost: £22.50
Join us for a tour of Holyrood Distillery, located a short 15-minute walk from both the Royal Mile and the conference venue so you will still have plenty of time to attend the welcome drinks reception at 5pm.
The visit includes a tour of the distillery’s gin and whisky production areas, plus a welcome cocktail, a sample of gin and a sample of whisky. Tickets are available for the special conference price of £22.50 per person and the tour will last 1 hour.
If you would like to register for the tour, please complete the form below. The tour is limited to 23 guests, so please book soon to avoid disappointment!
Craft and chat
Date: Monday, 3 June
Time: 3pm-4:30pm
Venue: Duddingston Room, John McIntyre Conference Centre
If you are a translator or interpreter who enjoys crafting, join us for our Craft and chat fringe event. Bring along a knitting, crocheting, sewing or other portable project and enjoy the opportunity to catch up with existing friends and meet new ones in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels of experience are welcome.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Kerry Gilchrist by email [email protected] or call 07799 235280.
Please note places are limited.
Welcome drinks reception
Date: Monday, 3 June
Time: 5-6.30pm
Venue: Centro, Concourse and Marquee at the John McIntyre Conference Centre
Join us for a welcome drink after your journey to the conference. This is an ideal opportunity to meet new and old friends and is included in your conference ticket. The drinks reception will finish at 6.30pm giving you plenty of time to arrange a meal out with friends or members of your ITI Network.
How to book: If you didn't select to attend when booking your conference ticket and would now like to, return to your conference booking in My events and select the 'Edit my details' button, then make sure you have ticked 'yes' to attending the drinks. Do this before booking closes on 30 May 2024.
Polish Network pre-conference dinner
Date: Monday, 3 June
Time: 18:45
Venue: The Salisbury Arms, 58 Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 5AD
Join the ITI Polish Network for dinner and chat at The Salisbury Arms. It's the perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends and – if you've been thinking about becoming a member – to finally meet our friendly bunch and see what we offer!
How to book: Follow this booking link to secure your place. This is an informal event, with no deposit payable in advance. However, booking is mandatory.
French Network pre-conference dinner
Date: Monday, 3 June
Time: 19:00
Venue: The Salisbury Arms, 58 Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 5AD
Join the ITI French Network for a networking dinner on the eve of the 2024 ITI Conference. The Network have booked a table at The Salisbury Arms and will be treating everyone to a celebratory drink.
How to book: Follow this booking link to secure your place. Booking closes on 17 May 2024. Registrants will be sent a a form closer to the date to complete menu choices.
German Network pre-conference dinner
Date: Monday, 3 June
Time: 19:30
Venue: David Bann restaurant, 56-58 St. Mary S Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SX
Join the ITI German Network for a networking dinner on the eve of the 2024 ITI Conference. The Network have booked a table at David Bann, a highly rated vegetarian restaurant.
How to book: To secure your place you will need to pay a £10 deposit, which will be deducted from your bill on the night. You will be able to order from a set menu; depending on the number of the courses you opt for the price should be around £22 to £30 (to be confirmed once the new set menu and prices are released).
Follow this booking link to secure your place.
Tuesday 4 June
Headshot photographer
Date: Tuesday, 4 June
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Salisbury room, John McIntyre Conference Centre
Cost: £45
Do you have an outdated headshot? Are you looking for a professional quality headshot to improve your online presence? If so, the Conference is the perfect opportunity to book a slot with professional headshot photographer Vera Cloe Zebrowska.
Vera will be available on both days of the Conference, giving you an opportunity to select a convenient time to book your headshot.
To pre-book your headshot, please follow this booking link.
Parent & Carer Network lunch
Date: Tuesday, 4 June
Time: 12:30pm - 13:50pm
Venue: Restaurant, John McIntyre Conference Centre
Are you juggling parenting and/or carer’s responsibilities with your freelance career? Why not join our Parent & Carer Network for lunch on Tuesday at the ITI Conference to meet with like-minded colleagues for a chat?
Look out for P&CNet committee members, Hayley Wood, and Véronique Cubilié-Ratio. We've reserved a table for you and look forward to catching up!
International Network lunch
Date: Tuesday, 4 June
Time: 12:30pm - 13:50pm
Venue: Restaurant, John McIntyre Conference Centre
Are you an ITI member who lives outside the UK? Join the International Network for lunch on Tuesday at the ITI Conference. Look out for IntNet committee members Kate Sotejeff-Wilson (Finland), Tess Whitty (USA), and Jenny Zonneveld (Netherlands). We've reserved a table for you and look forward to catching up!
SHEA Network lunch
Date: Tuesday, 4 June
Time: 12:30pm - 13:50pm
Venue: Restaurant, John McIntyre Conference Centre
After a busy morning, SHEA Network members can meet up for an in-person catch-up lunch, in the restaurant at the John McIntyre Conference Centre. A table will be reserved for the Network.
Yoga
Date: Tuesday, 4 June
Time: 5.30pm - 6pm
Venue: Duddingston Room, John McIntyre Conference Centre
Unwind from day one of the Conference by joining Francesca Matteoda, FITI for a relaxing 'in your chair' yoga session. Francesca holds a Hatha yoga diploma (620 hours of training) from the Escuela Internacional de Yoga, recognised by the International Yoga Alliance.
The 30-minute session will be taking place at the John McIntyre Conference Centre and is suitable for all abilities.
If you are interested in joining this session, please contact Francesca Matteoda [email protected].
Run
Date: Tuesday, 4 June
Time: 5.30pm - 6pm
Venue: Meet outside the front of the John McIntyre Conference Centre
Distance: 2-3 miles on a flat route returning back to the John McIntyre Conference Centre
What better way to wind down after an intensive day at the ITI Conference than an easy-paced 30-minute run? With fine views guaranteed, this is a great opportunity to network in a more informal way. Don't worry about your pace — we will take things nice and steadily and make sure we keep together as a group. Conference proceedings finish at 5.15pm so it will be a quick turnaround but we'll be back for 6pm, so there will be plenty of time to get ready for the Gala Dinner at 7.15pm.
Anyone is welcome to bring along their trainers and join in!
Booking has now closed. If you are registered for this session and have any queries, please contact Siobhan Gorrie [email protected].
Gala Dinner
Date: Tuesday, 4 June
Time: Drinks start at 7.15pm for dinner at 7.45pm
Venue: South Hall, Pollock Estate
Cost: Included with an all-inclusive ticket
Before dinner, we will all gather in the Kirkland Room next to the South Hall Complex for a glass of fizz. If the weather is on our side we will be able to overflow into the outdoor gardens. Dinner will be in the South Hall Complex where you will be served a beautiful three-course meal with wine.
Following the dinner there will be live music and dancing, including a traditional Scottish ceilidh. It is recommended that you wear flat/comfortable shoes if you wish to take part in the ceilidh.
Wednesday 5 June
Bulletin clinic
Date: Wednesday, 5 June
Time: 9 - 10am
Venue: John McIntyre Conference Centre
Do you have an idea for an article you’d like to write for the ITI Bulletin? Or an idea of something that might be suitable for the Bulletin – but you’re not quite sure? Would you like to write for the Bulletin but are unsure what’s involved? Radhika Holmström, the Bulletin editor, will give an overview of how the magazine is produced (top line: you don’t have to be a polished writer!) and then discuss ideas submitted in advance from the floor.
Please send your ideas and questions in advance to [email protected] before the end of April 2024.
This clinic is only available to in-person attendees.
Headshot photographer
Date: Wednesday, 5 June
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Salisbury room, John McIntyre Conference Centre
Cost: £45
Do you have an outdated headshot? Are you looking for a professional quality headshot to improve your online presence? If so, the Conference is the perfect opportunity to book a slot with professional headshot photographer Vera Cloe Zebrowska.
Vera will be available on both days of the Conference, giving you an opportunity to select a convenient time to book your headshot.
To pre-book your headshot, please follow this booking link.
Sports Network lunch
Date: Wednesday, 5 June
Time: 13:20pm - 14:35pm
Venue: Restaurant, John McIntyre Conference Centre
After a busy morning, Sports Network members can meet up for an in-person catch-up lunch, in the restaurant at the John McIntyre Conference Centre. A table will be reserved for the Network.
STEP Network lunch
Date: Wednesday, 5 June
Time: 13:20pm - 14:35pm
Venue: Restaurant, John McIntyre Conference Centre
After a busy morning, Science, Technology, Engineering and Patents (STEP) Network members can meet up for an in-person catch-up lunch, in the restaurant at the John McIntyre Conference Centre. A table will be reserved for the Network.
LIFT Network lunch
Date: Wednesday, 5 June
Time: 13:20pm - 14:35pm
Venue: Restaurant, John McIntyre Conference Centre
After a busy morning, Law, Insurance and Fianance (LIFT) Network members can meet up for an in-person catch-up lunch, in the restaurant at the John McIntyre Conference Centre. A table will be reserved for the Network.
WEALD Network lunch
Date: Wednesday, 5 June
Time: 13:20pm - 14:35pm
Venue: Restaurant, John McIntyre Conference Centre
After a busy morning, WEALD Network members can meet up for an in-person catch-up lunch, in the restaurant at the John McIntyre Conference Centre. A table will be reserved for the Network.