BP26 Translation Conference for freelance translators :: Business conference :: Avignon Provence France

BP26 Translation Conference :: Training and networking event for freelance translators :: CPD for translators

BP26 Translation Conference :: Avignon France :: 20-22 April 2026

Freelance translators’ favourite event

Every year since 2014, translators from around the world come together at BP Translation Conferences to learn about the Business and Practice of their freelancing business. Interpreters, LSP representatives, and other language professionals also join us.

Hands-on presentations

Conference sessions and workshops offer practical training, with plenty of actionable tips that our attendees can easily implement in their own business as soon as the event is over.

BP may also mean Brain Power — translators are proud that their intelligence is not artificial.

Active international community

In addition to the countless professional connections, hundreds of new friendships also formed between attendees over the past 10 years. This extensive network, now spreading to over 70 countries in the world, is a valuable source of professional referrals.

Avignon as a host city of BP26

Culturally rich Avignon is compact and charming. The mighty Papal Palace dates back to the 14th century, and the famous bridge is a short walk away. Avignon is easy to reach by high-speed railway from several airports and neighbouring countries, and the city serves as a great stepping stone to explore this enchanting region.

More info on BP26 in Avignon

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Xcreate25 :: Transcreation conference for translators ::: 16-18 September 2025

Transcreation :: an online conference

3 days in September dedicated to transcreation: it business and practical aspects, as well as some of the fields where creative translation is used most often: luxury brands, gastronomy, sports, tourism, and more.

Apply as a speker

Apply as a speaker until 9 June 2025 for short talks, sessions, and longer workshops.

Languages other than in English are also welcome.

More info on Xcreate 25

Call for papers / Application :: Until 9 June 2024

‘Blind bird’ tickets available already

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BP = Business & Practice

Roughly half of all sessions at BP Translation Conferences cover a business aspect of freelance translation, while the rest falls into the broad category of ‘practice’.

‘Practice’ sessions cover productivity tools, CAT tools, all the heavy stuff. As a counterweight, some sessions talk about ‘soft skills’ and life-work balance.

All sessions provide practical, actionable tips that attendees can implement right after returning home after the event.

Everything that you learn at BP Translation Conferences is very useful to boost your productivity and your translation business.

BP Translation Conferences help you

Learn

Stay ahead of the curve as you constantly learn about new tricks of the trade, new ways of boosting your productivity as a freelance translator, new ways to attract better and more clients.

Grow

Implement what you learned to grow your business: Attract new clients, successfully raise your rates by offering more valuable services and by being aware of your own value.

Connect

Meet old friends and make new ones, establish meaningful contacts with colleagues from around the world at our popular events, both online and in real life.

BP = Befriending People

For most people the highlight of BP events is the easy-going, yet supercharged atmosphere that makes it easy to make lasting connections with your colleagues from other countries.

Year after year, a colourful crowd of professional translators come together from around the world at BP Translation Conferences.

At a typical conference around 40 countries are represented. Over the years we’ve had translators from over 60 countries from around the world.

At a typical conference around 40 countries are represented. Over the years we’ve had translators from almost 60 countries from around the world.

Many translators return every year, no matter where the next BP Translation Conference takes place.