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2011 RID National Conference

July 17-22, 2011
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Atlanta, GA

It is the mission of the RID National Conference to offer opportunities to develop the knowledge, wisdom and imagination of all interpreters through educational events and to promote participation in leadership opportunities to advance the profession and improve services. Join over 2,000 of your sign language interpreter colleagues for a fun-filled week packed with tremendous educational and networking opportunities. Interpreters have the unique experience of becoming the voice for many, while demonstrating a passionate commitment to those they serve. Additional conference information will be added as it becomes available. Please check back regularly for updated information!

2011 Call for Proposals - The Call for Proposals for the 2011 conference is now open. All submissions are due by September 30, 2010. Please read the Call for Proposals and submission guidelines.

2011 Call for Program Committee - Learn how to apply to the conference program committee.

How will My Proposal be Rated? - This is a common question among presenters, and rightfully you should be aware of how your proposal will be rated. That information has been compiled into one easy to understand document.

Sponsorship - Partner with RID through a variety of exclusive opportunities.

Interested in superb market placement in front of the largest gathering of interpreters in the world? More information about conference exhibiting and advertising opportunities is available.

Conference Schedules - Please review the current schedules. The primary events will begin on Monday, July 18 and will conclude on Friday, July 22.

Registration and Hotel information will be posted by October 31, 2010.

2011 Call for Support Staff - Want to serve on one of the most dynamic and vital conference groups? Join the 2011 Support Staff! Application coming soon!

Interested in the business meeting? Process, amendments, motions, second? It can seem as confusing as Abbott and Costello's historical "Who's On First?" routine. Use the 2011 Business Meeting page as a resource for learning the history of the RID Business Meeting, and review motions, amendments and discussions on the table for the 2011 Business Meeting.

Want to learn more about RID conferences? Visit the 2009 conference page.