On 24 – 26 September Graduate Institute of Interpreting and Translation, Shanghai  International Studies University, hosts IAMLADP University Contact Group session. Since SCIT has been actively engaged in the work of this renowned association of universitites training T&I specialists for international organizations SCIT Deputy Director Angelique Antonova was invited to give a presentation at the plenary session.  Such meetings prsesent an excellent opportunity for universities and IOs to discuss the present day needs and  develop cooperation strategies for the future. The parallel sessions address current and future needs and requirements of language staff in IOs,  and universities’ steps to upgrade the educational programmes so as to meet tomorrow’s needs of IOs. Also, a mock conference on food safety will be held for the GIIT students with the feedback from the UCG teachers .

The conference was crowned by a visit to the IT company IFLYTEK CO., LTD which develops AI translation and interpretation software. The participants were demonstrated the work of AI systems, and were favourably impressed by their efficiency.