Program Chair News

Master Classes Lineup

brandenburger tor berlin

In this month’s installment of updates, I want to focus on a new core section of the program that I came up with called Master Classes, which replaces Focused Sessions/Workshops. So, what is a master class? Think of the classes where you buy a video session on how to paint a portrait, how to play …

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Announcing Simultaneous Translation

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I have a lot of exciting news to report since the last column a month ago. First, I am happy to report that we received 227 total abstract submissions this year, which is beyond record-breaking. The average over the past decade has been 120 submissions, with the prior record held in 2013 with only 153 …

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Fun Aspect of the Congress – STAR

tipi berlin

Architecturally, the venue is a true wonder. Tipi, a cirque tent that hosts cabaret shows, has set our theme for the night—cabaret, circus, and Roaring Twenties, also known as Babylon Berlin. I encourage you to Google “Tipi Berlin” to see this breathtaking venue for yourself.

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