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Seminar Schedule

Please note that this is a detailed draft, it may change slightly


Friday 30th May:

17:00

Optional social program and bonding, including an Icelandic geothermal spa experience, in The Sky Lagoon.

This is not included in the conference fee, the extra cost, with a group discount, will be 13.000 ikr.


Saturday 31st May:
In Veröld:

08:30-09:00

Veröld is open, and everybody is welcome

09:00-10:30

“Where are we now?“ Representatives from every country explain the current situation of Sign Language Interpreting in their country

10:30-11:00

Break

11:00-12:00

“Collegial teamwork in remote interpreting” - Camilla Warnicke

12:00-13:00

Lunch break

13:00-14:00, 14:15-15:15 and 15:30-16:30

Workshop sessions - small breaks will be held in between sessions.

“Specialising in Healthcare Interpreting - Advanced Insights and Skills” - Paul Belmonte

“Specialization within the Profession” - Professor Anna-Lena Nilsson

“The Fun of Letting Go: Sign Language Interpreting Theatre and Music Performances” - Ástbjög Rut Jónsdóttir

Each workshop will be held 3 times, led by the same individual. All the participants will be organized into groups, so that every participant can take part in every workshop

In Harpa:

19:00- 24:00

Traditional Gala dinner


Sunday 1st June:
In Veröld:

09:30-10:00

Veröld is open, and everybody is welcome

10:00-11:00

“Professionalization for Sign Language Interpreters: Insights from Live Broadcasts and Freelance Coordination” - Augmante Skibelid

11:00-11:15

Break

11:15-12:15

“Church Interpreting – Music and SignWiki” - Árný Guðmundsdóttir

12:15-13:30

Lunch break

13:30-15:00

General summary of the workshops and reflections on the conference subject.

Good-byes and a hand-over to the next host, for the Seminar in 2027