BP26 Translation Conference for freelance translators in Avignon, France
Business & Practice for freelance translators
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2 full days of conference + dinners + workshops + fringe events
Join probably the most popular training event for translators — we’ve been doing this since 2014
BP26 in Avignon :: 20-22 April 2026
Countdown to BP26 in Avignon
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Registration
Probably from 19 January
BP26 in Avignon
20-22 April 2026
Online edition
4-7 May 2026
Preliminary programme
More sessions and detailed timeline soon
Registration
In-person tickets from 19 January
BP26 Remote VIP
137€ (or less)
Detailed description
- All sessions and workshops during the online edition (4-8 May 2026)
- Event app
- All recordings
- Certificate of attendance
ALSO:
- 89 videos immediately (including 10 workshops)
- 210+ videos from January
- 10 years of expertise for translators
- See BPconf.com/videos for details
BP26 Remote Premium
97€ (or less)
Detailed description
- All sessions and workshops during the online edition (4-8 May 2026)
- Event app
- All recordings
- Certificate of attendance
BP26 Remote Basic
37€ (or less)
Detailed description
- All online sessions during the online edition (4-8 May 2026)
NOT INCLUDED:
- Workshops
- Recordings
- Certificates of attendance
- Conference app
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Ask for our brochure
Help us find sponsors — you’ll get 15% of the sponsor’s spending as a store credit / discount. This may even mean free attendance for you.
The venue
Novotel Avignon Centre
Special rates
BP26 attendees will be able to book rooms at a special rate — more details soon
How to reach the hotel
Avignon train station
The hotel is a short walk from the old train station (Gare Centrale), along the city walls.
From the TGV station
If you arrive by a high speed TGV train (from Paris/Lyon/Marseille), you’ll arrive at the TGV station, a few kms out of the centre. A 5-minute ride on a local train connects the two stations every 30 minutes.
Practical info
Please read our practical info sheets on hotel options and travel options below.
The links open Google Docs that will be expanded and updated on a regular basis. We’ll have similar info sheets on other topics as well soon.
BP26 :: FAQ
Registration / Tickets (Avignon)
Ticket types
How do I register for the conference?
To register for BP26 Translation Conference, select the type of ticket on this page.
Click on ‘Add to Cart’ under the items you wish to buy, then click on the blue ‘View cart’ link that appears next to this button.
Click through the Cart page to open the Checkout page. Here, you should enter your billing details. At the bottom of the page, select your preferred method of payment.
For bank and Wise transfers, enter the 5-digit order number in the comment field (starting with 6). DO NOT enter your name or the items you purchased.
There’s no physical ticket, and there’s no QR code.
Once your payment arrives, you’ll receive an invoice, and we’ll keep track of all purchases, so we’ll know who bought a ticket.
You may need to produce an ID card at the event when picking up your badge and conference bag.
Conference prices
Definite prices will be available shortly before registration. We’ll try to keep the prices at a similar level of the past few years.
The conference ticket itself will cost around 300-320€ (+VAT), while the ‘premium’ ticket that includes the welcome reception and the gala dinner will cost about a 100€ more.
20% VAT on all sales
All ticket sales are subject to a 20% French VAT.
In line with article 53 of the European Union’s VAT directive, the place of delivery of in-person events is the country where the event takes place.
Also, the reverse charge mechanism cannot be applied, which means that you must pay VAT even if you purchase your ticket as a company.
The good news is that you can claim back this VAT amount if your company has an EU VAT number, or if you are based in a handful of other countries (including the UK and Switzerland).
How to claim back VAT
You can claim back the VAT amount if your company is based in the EU (but not in France) and you have a valid EU VAT number.
- You’ll need to apply for a refund at your country’s tax authority
- Minimum amount that can be refunded: 50€
- Submit the request between 1 January and 30 September 2027
- Ask your accountant for details
- This is one possible prompt on ChatGPT to get an idea: “My company is registered in Germany, and I have an EU VAT number. I’ll participate at a conference in France, for which I need to pay VAT on top of the ticket’s net price. How can I claim back the VAT amount?”
Companies outside the EU can also claim back VAT, but they need to appoint a French fiscal representative, which costs much more than the amount of VAT on your ticket.
If you’re an individual, you cannot claim back VAT 🙁 Perhaps team up with a colleague who can claim back VAT, and buy your tickets together.
Contact us for more details.
Invoicing
Since the event takes in France this year, all Avignon tickets will be be issued with our French VAT number (once it arrives).
Card payment
You’ll receive an automatically generated invoice as soon as the payment transaction is processed.
Bank transfer
You’ll receive an automatically generated pro forma invoice that includes the necessary details for your bank transfer.
Once your payment is confirmed, we’ll manually convert the document into a ‘prepayment invoice’, and you’ll receive this by email.
Remote tickets
Remote tickets will be invoiced with our Hungarian VAT number. Remote attendance is considered a digital service.
If you are based in the EU and you have a VAT number, you will pay the net amount (reverse charge VAT). If you are based in the EU and you don’t have a VAT number, you’ll need to pay your local VAT on top of the net price.
If you are outside the EU, you’ll pay the net price.
Registration timeline
The ‘Early bird’ rate is valid for the first 80 tickets sold, or until 28 February at the latest.
The ‘Regular’ rate will be valid for the next batch of 80 tickets, or until 31 March at the latest.
The ‘Late’ rate will be valid from 1 April.
The last day to register for in-person attendance will be 14 April.
For cut-off dates regarding cancellation, see the Cancellation policy.
Information about remote attendance will be available soon.
How much money do I need in total?
During the early bird period (first 80 tickets), the conference ticket itself costs 318€ (+VAT). Later, it will be higher, but not prohibitively higher. If you add two networking dinners (most people do), this will cost 110€ more.
(The above figures are subject to change)
You’ll need to pay for your flight or train tickets, and this, obviously, greatly varies according to where you live. As a rule of thumb, the earlier you buy your ticket, the cheaper it is.
Accommodation: We have a special deal at the conference hotel (see above). Check other sites as well, as rooms may be cheaper on Booking.com or similar sites during certain periods.
You can save a substantial amount if you can find a roommate to split the costs. If you stay more than just a couple of days, renting a holiday apartment may be a cheaper and more comfortable option, especially if you can split the costs between 3-4 or more people.
Under The Venue section above, you can find information about cheaper hotels in the vicinity of the conference hotel.
You may want to set aside some money for fringe events such as walking tours, day trips, as well as museum entrance fees, meals, and souvenirs.
Where does my money go?
Over half the amount of your ticket covers conference room rental, equipment rental, as well as catering at the event.
We also need to cover speakers’ costs, organizer’s expenses, as well as badges, bags, notepads, pens.
A part of the ticket revenue covers various licences (conference app, a dozen or so software subscription fees, and so on).
Oh, and a sizeable chunk is paid to the coffers as various taxes.
Cancellation policy
We offer a generous cancellation policy. You can find its full text, together with our general terms and conditions here.
The text still refers to last year’s conference, and will be updated soon, before registration opens.
Discounts (Avignon)
Attending from outside the EU?
Write to us: info@bpconf.com
Discounts for students and recent graduates
Avignon tickets
We offer a 120€ discount for full-time students of translation, interpreting or similar studies if you are under 30 years old on 22 April 2026.
We offer a 50€ discount for colleagues who graduated in 2024 or 2025 and are under 32 years old on 22 April 2026.
Remote tickets
We offer a 60% discount for full-time students of translation, interpreting or similar studies if you are under 30 years old on 22 April 2026.
We offer a 30% discount for colleagues who graduated in 2024 or 2025 and are under 32 years old on 22 April 2026.
The total number of such discounted in-person tickets is limited to 10% of total in-person attendance. There’s no limit to the number of such discounted remote tickets.
Please upload a proof of student status / degree, as well as a copy of your ID that shows your name and birth date, and you will receive a discount code by email.
Payment in instalments
Avignon tickets
- 40% downpayment + 3 x 20% each subsequent month
- A minium purchase of 300€
- Available until 18 March 2026 only
- A 4% surcharge applies
Remote tickets
- 50% downpayment + 50% a month later
- Remote Premium or Remote VIP tickets
- A 2% surcharge applies
All tickets
- Select ‘Payment by Partial.ly’ on the Checkout page — you’ll be taken to their page
- Card payments processed by Stripe
Invite others and get a reward
For each person you convince to attend BP26 in person, you’ll get a 20€ discount next year.
For each person you convince to attend BP26 remotely (Remote Premium or Remote VIP ticket), you’ll also get a 20€ discount next year.
To be eligible, the person invited should be new to BP, i.e. not on the mailing list until their registration.
Each registrant receives an automated email with a link where they can indicate who convinced them to join.
Accumulated rewards will be granted as a discount off next year’s event.
Group discount
Avignon tickets
- 30€ discount for each person if 3 or more people buy tickets on the same invoice (discount applies automatically)
Remote tickets for associations
- If your association or organization buys at least 5 remote tickets on the same invoice, you get a 30% discount. After this, you get a coupon code that gives 30% discount for each individual purchase.
- If your association or organization buys at least 12 remote tickets on the same invoice, you get a 45% discount. After this, you get a coupon code that gives 45% discount for each individual purchase.
Tickets for a single day
It is possible to buy a ticket for a single day, for 70% of a ‘Basic’ ticket.
Select a ‘Basic’ ticket, then add the discount code ‘Tuesday’ or ‘Wednesday’ on the Cart page.
This is what you will get:
- In-person attendance on the day of your choice
- All catering during the conference hours (2 coffee breaks and 1 lunch on Tuesday; 1 coffee break, 1 lunch, and 1 farewell reception on Wednesday)
- Conference badge, conference bag
- Access to the event app
- Access to all online sessions (both conference days + a few additional ones)
1% discount on bank transfers
If you choose bank transfer, your cart total will be reduced by 1%.
Please mention your 5-digit order number in the comment field (and don’t mention the product purchased, it’s not necessary).
The conference itself
I don't know anybody -- can I still go?
Absolutely!
BP Translation Conferences have a reputation of bringing people together. We put a special emphasis on welcoming first-time attendees.
Our networking dinners are highly popular, with over 70% attending both the welcome reception and the gala dinner.
The majority of first-timers usually integrate easily into the conference crowd.
We usually have a networking game to facilitate mingling, and you can also use the conference app to connect with fellow attendees.
Can I see the programme already?
A preliminary programme is already available on the Programme page.
20 April: workshops + welcome reception (from 19:00)
21 April: conference day (9:00 to 17:00) + gala dinner (19:00 to 23:00)
22 April: conference day (9:30 to 17:00)
The event venue
All conference sessions and workshops will take place at Hotel Novotel Centre (20 Bd Saint-Roch, 84000 Avignon)
All conference rooms are located on the first floor, accessible by elevator or stairs.
BP26 attendees get a special rate at the hotel (see above under ‘The Venue’ section).
Tthe hotel also boasts a swimming pool, but it is not sure yet if it will be open during our conference.
Staying at the conference hotel allows you to spend more time with fellow attendees, either at the bar or during breakfast.
Then again, staying at other hotels nearby wil probably cost less — see our recommendations above.
Networking dinners
We’ll have a welcome reception on Monday, 20 April, in the evening hours; most probably in the hotel’s foyer.
Our gala dinner will take place on Tuesday, 21 April, at Le Bercail, a riverside restaurant facing Palais des Papes and the famous bridge.
These dinners will be included in the Premium ticket. If you’d like to attend only one of these dinners, you can buy a Basic ticket and add the dinner of your choice as a separate item.
It is possible to invite guests to both dinners (by buying an additional dinner ticket).
It is possible to buy tickets to these events without attending the conference itself, but in this case you’ll have to pay more.
The conference will end with a farewell cocktail around 17:00 on Wednesday, 22 April — this is covered by all conference tickets.
Special dietary needs
Certificates of attendance / CE points
BP Translation Conferences have always been approved by ATA for 10 CE points. For BP26, we are likely to receive the approval by February.
Whether you’re a member of ATA or any other professional association, you will receive a certificate of attendance after the event, in pdf format.
Registration / Tickets (Remote)
Ticket types
Geographically differentiated pricing
For all our online events, we use geographically differentiated pricing, making it more affordable to attend for colleagues in lower income countries.
For example, people in Romania pay less than in Germany; people in Argentina pay less than in Spain; and so on.
Prices shown on this page are the highest ones. The price payable in your country will be shown on the Checkout page.
Note: if the country based on your IP address does not match the country based on your billing address, you’ll receive an error message.
(For example, if your billing address is in France, but you’re currently on holiday in Morocco.)
For best results, buy your ticket in your home country — or send us a message with your billing address and the type of ticket you’d like to buy, and we’ll issue an invoice manually.
How do I register for the conference?
You can buy the ticket of your choice on this page, above.
You will receive the necessary access information 3 weeks before the online edition, and you’ll also receive reminder emails.
If you buy a Remote Premium or Remote VIP ticket, you’ll also have access to the event app, available from about mid-February.
Can I really attend for free?
You’ll be able to sign up for free access. This will cover a single track, with probably 3-4 sessions.
More details, including the actual tracks, will be available from March.
In the meantime, it’s a good idea to sign up to our mailing list.
VAT
Remote attenance at online events is considered a digital service, and is taxed as such.
If you’re from the EU, with a VAT number:
- You’ll pay the net amount, following the reverse charge VAT mechanism
If you’re from thre EU, without a VAT number:
- You’ll pay your local VAT on top of the net price (e.g. 20% in France, 23% in Italy, etc.)
I you’re from Hungary:
- You’ll need to pay Hungarian VAT
If you’re from outside the EU:
- You’ll pay only the net amount
How to claim back VAT
You can claim back the VAT amount if your company is based in the EU (but not in France) and you have a valid EU VAT number.
- You’ll need to apply for a refund at your country’s tax authority
- Minimum amount that can be refunded: 50€
- Submit the request between 1 January and 30 September 2027
- Ask your accountant for details
- This is one possible prompt on ChatGPT to get an idea: “My company is registered in Germany, and I have an EU VAT number. I’ll participate at a conference in France, for which I need to pay VAT on top of the ticket’s net price. How can I claim back the VAT amount?”
Companies outside the EU can also claim back VAT, but they need to appoint a French fiscal representative, which costs much more than the amount of VAT on your ticket.
If you’re an individual, you cannot claim back VAT 🙁 Perhaps team up with a colleague who can claim back VAT, and buy your tickets together.
Contact us for more details.
Invoicing
Remote tickets will be invoiced with our Hungarian VAT number. Remote attendance is considered a digital service.
If you are based in the EU and you have a VAT number, you will pay the net amount (reverse charge VAT). If you are based in the EU and you don’t have a VAT number, you’ll need to pay your local VAT on top of the net price.
If you are outside the EU, you’ll pay the net price.
Deposit invoice vs Final invoice
You’ll first receive a ‘deposit invoice’ when you pay for your ticket. You can use this for accounting purposes.
Once the event is over, we need to issue a so-called ‘final invoice’: this will have a total 0€, and you probably won’t need it anyway, but we need to issue to comply with Hungharian regulations.
Registration timeline
The ‘Early bird’ rate for remote tickets is valid until 28 February.
The ‘Regular’ rate will be valid until 15 April
You’ll be able to register until the end of the online edition — you’ll receive all access details immediately.
Where does my money go?
Revenue from remote ticket sales will be used to partially cover our expenses for Avignon, as well as various licenses (conference app, software subscription fees, and so on).
Oh, and a sizeable chunk is paid to the coffers as various taxes.
Cancellation policy
We offer a generous cancellation policy. You can find its full text, together with our general terms and conditions here.
The text still refers to last year’s conference, and will be updated soon, before registration opens.
Discounts (Remote)
Discounts for students and recent graduates
Remote tickets
We offer a 60% discount for full-time students of translation, interpreting or similar studies if you are under 30 years old on 22 April 2026.
We offer a 30% discount for colleagues who graduated in 2024 or 2025 and are under 32 years old on 22 April 2026.
The total number of such discounted in-person tickets is limited to 10% of total in-person attendance. There’s no limit to the number of such discounted remote tickets.
Please upload a proof of student status / degree, as well as a copy of your ID that shows your name and birth date, and you will receive a discount code by email.
Payment in instalments
- 50% downpayment + 50% a month later
- Available until 4 April
- Remote Premium or Remote VIP tickets
- A 2% surcharge applies
- Select ‘Payment by Partial.ly’ on the Checkout page — you’ll be taken to their page
- Card payments processed by Stripe
Invite others and get a reward
For each person you convince to attend BP26 in person, you’ll get a 20€ discount next year.
For each person you convince to attend BP26 remotely (Remote Premium or Remote VIP ticket), you’ll also get a 20€ discount next year.
To be eligible, the person invited should be new to BP, i.e. not on the mailing list until their registration.
Each registrant receives an automated email with a link where they can indicate who convinced them to join.
Accumulated rewards will be granted as a discount off next year’s event.
Group discount
Remote tickets for associations
- If your association or organization buys at least 5 remote tickets on the same invoice, you get a 30% discount. After this, you get a coupon code that gives 30% discount for each individual purchase.
- If your association or organization buys at least 12 remote tickets on the same invoice, you get a 45% discount. After this, you get a coupon code that gives 45% discount for each individual purchase.
1% discount on bank transfers
If you choose bank transfer, your cart total will be reduced by 1%.
Please mention your 5-digit order number in the comment field (and don’t mention the product purchased, it’s not necessary).
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About BP Translation Conferences
BP Translation Conferences started out in 2013 when freelance translator Csaba Bán decided to organize an internation conference for fellow freelance translators. Our first event, BP14, took place in his home town Budapest.
The conference was a success, and it grew into a series of annual events, each year in a different country in Europe.
From the very start, ‘BP’ stood for ‘Business & Practice’, the two broad areas that define the scope of our events.
Since 2020, we started to organize online events as well. By now, at over 20 events (online and off combined), we’ve had freelance translators from well over 70 countries around the world.
BP Translation Conferences remain independent, not associated with translators’ association, any other professional association, CAT tool vendor, or government body.
We are determined to create events for freelance translators to share their expertise grow their professional network… and have fun while doing it.