The 2027 Conference Program Is Taking Shape!

We're building an exciting educational program for NAJIT's 48th Annual Conference, and we invite you to help shape it!

This year's theme, Justice Speaks Every Language: Every Voice Heard, Every Right Protected, celebrates the vital role judiciary interpreters and translators play in ensuring that language is never a barrier to justice.

For 2027, we're making a special effort to expand the conversation beyond traditionally represented languages and bring greater visibility to languages of lesser diffusion. While English and Spanish remain important parts of our profession, the interpreting and translation community encompasses an extraordinary range of languages, cultures, and experiences that deserve a place in our educational programming.

We want to hear from professionals working across different languages, specialties, and settings. Whether your expertise is in a widely spoken language, an Indigenous language, American Sign Language, or a language less frequently represented at professional conferences, your perspective can help broaden the conversation.

Help Shape the Program — Call for Proposals Now Open!

We're inviting interpreters, translators, educators, researchers, and other language-access professionals to share their expertise, practical experiences, and fresh perspectives.

We're especially interested in proposals that explore emerging challenges, innovative practices, professional development, language access, and the unique experiences of interpreters and translators working in languages of lesser diffusion.



Have an idea for a session or workshop? We'd love to hear from you!

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at events@najit.org.

Thursday, May 13

Destination Day - Explore Salt Lake City!

Arrive early. Explore more. Connect before the conference begins!

We're kicking off the conference experience with a special Destination Day, giving attendees the opportunity to discover Salt Lake City, explore its attractions, and connect with colleagues before the educational program begins. We're planning opportunities to tour local courthouses, visit historic Temple Square, and experience the city's restaurants, culture, and unique attractions.

Whether you join an organized activity or explore on your own, Thursday is your chance to reconnect with familiar faces, make new connections, and enjoy everything our host city has to offer. Stay tuned for tour details and Destination Day activities as plans are finalized!

Friday, May 14

Pre-Conference Workshops & Welcome Reception

Get ready for a day of learning, connection, and a little fun! Friday kicks off with our pre-conference workshops, offering opportunities to dive deeper into specialized topics, sharpen your skills, and gain practical knowledge you can bring back to your professional practice.

After a full day of learning, it's time to reconnect with colleagues and meet new faces at our Welcome Reception, followed by an evening of music, laughter, and our Karaoke Night! Whether you're taking the microphone or cheering from the audience, it's a great way to start the conference weekend.

Saturday, May 15

Sessions, Keynote & Signature Event

Saturday brings a full day of educational sessions covering the issues, challenges, and opportunities shaping the interpreting and translation professions. Attendees can look forward to engaging presentations, fresh perspectives, and meaningful conversations with colleagues from across the country and beyond.

We'll also feature our 2027 Keynote Address, bringing a special perspective to this year's conference theme, Justice Speaks Every Language: Every Voice Heard, Every Right Protected.

And the excitement doesn't end when the sessions conclude! Saturday evening, we'll come together for NAJIT's Signature Event, one of the most anticipated celebrations of the conference. Stay tuned for the reveal of this year's special event theme!

Sunday, May 16

Conference Sessions & Panel Discussion

The learning and conversations continue Sunday with another day of educational sessions, giving attendees additional opportunities to explore relevant topics, exchange ideas, and connect with professionals representing different languages, backgrounds, and areas of expertise.

As we approach the conclusion of the conference, we're planning a special panel discussion that will bring together diverse voices and perspectives to explore important issues facing our profession. We hope this conversation will encourage thoughtful dialogue, inspire new ideas, and leave attendees with valuable insights to carry forward.



Sunday will bring our time together in Salt Lake City to a close, but the knowledge, connections, and conversations will continue long after the conference ends.