The Academic Career Office of University in Wrocław invites you to participate in a meeting with representatives of Smith+Nephew!

Navigating the Present and the Future: Professional Translators in the Digital Age

Speaker: Barbara Fedorowicz | Translation Central Team Manager | Smith+Nephew

Date: March 19, 2024 from 12.00 to 13.30

Meeting format: online – MS Teams

The meeting will be conducted in English

Registration: https://forms.office.com/e/em02eKJDVL

Navigating the Present and the Future: Professional Translators in the Digital Age:

1. Introduction to current state of Professional translator’s work

2. Translator’s Toolbox fit-for-purpose

3. The Impact of Technology and AI on Translation

4. Opportunities for Professional Translators

5. Potential Risks for the translation business

6. Future-proofing your skills and competences

7. Jobcrafting for linguists

8. Ethical Considerations and Data Security

9. Survey for students with their needs and lecture evaluation

About the speaker:

Barbara Fedorowicz is a dynamic leader and innovator in translation, transcreation, and localization, boasting a rich academic background and vast professional experience. She earned her MA in European Studies from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, further enriched by her study abroad experiences in Spain and Scotland, laying a solid foundation for her linguistic and cultural expertise. She pursued postgraduate studies in Translation in Poznań, deepening her specialization in the field.

In her professional journey, Barbara has honed her focus on legal and business translations while expanding her repertoire to include marketing content, transcreation, medical devices, and e-learning content, leveraging her fluency in English, Polish, Spanish, and French. Her career trajectory is distinguished by her leadership roles in the localization industry, underscored by her impactful contributions to global organizations such as Saatchi & Saatchi IS, Publicis Groupe, and Smith & Nephew.

Throughout her career, Barbara has been pivotal in building and leading teams, driving service optimizations, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver excellence in content across multiple languages and domains. Her innovative approach and commitment to quality, balanced by her understanding of efficiency and business needs, have significantly advanced the capabilities and reach of the organizations she has been a part of. Barbara’s strategic vision and adeptness in navigating the complexities of global markets have established her as a key figure in transforming localization practices to meet the challenges of the digital age.