Human-Centered AI in Translation and Interpreting: Concepts, Workflows and Competence Development
International Conference, Department of Translation Studies, University of Innsbruck, Austria
Event Dates: September 23 to 26, 2026
Venue: Ágnes-Heller-Haus, Innrain 52a, A-6020 Innsbruck
Deadline for Abstract Submission: February 28, 2026
Conference Languages: English and German
Notification of Acceptance: by March 31, 2026
Contact: Dr. Katharina Walter (katharina.walter@uibk.ac.at) and Asst. Prof. Dr. Marco Agnetta (marco.agnetta@uibk.ac.at)
Research Committee
Marco Agnetta (University of Innsbruck), Martina Behr (University of Innsbruck), Maria Constantinou (University of Cyprus), Laura Giacomini (University of Innsbruck), Barbara Heinisch (Eurac Research/University of Vienna), Alexa Lintner (ZHAW), Anna-Katharina Linzner (University of Innsbruck), Franz Meier (University of Augsburg), Bianca Prandi (University of Bologna), Linda Prossliner (University of Innsbruck), Mehmet Şahin (Boğaziçi University), Astrid Schmidhofer (University of Innsbruck), Katharina Walter (University of Innsbruck)
Keynote Lectures
Asst. Prof. Dr. Waltraud Kolb (University of Vienna) and Prof. Dr. Ralph Krüger (Technical University of Cologne) have confirmed their availability as keynote speakers.
Publication Opportunities
There will be an opportunity to publish selected submissions in an edited collection or a special journal issue dedicated to human-centered AI in translation.
13:00–13:30 Conference Opening
13:30–15:30 Panel 1 – Interpreting (SR 1) / Panel 2 – Literary Translation, Philosophical & Ethical Issues (SR 2)
15:30–16:00 Coffee Break (SR 4 & 5)
16:00–18:00 Panel 3 – Interpreting (SR 1) / Panel 4 – Literary Translation, Philosophical & Ethical Issues (SR 2)
18:00–19:00 Keynote 1 – Waltraud Kolb
19:00–21:00 Food & Drinks Reception at Ágnes-Heller-Haus
8:30–10:30 Panel 5 – Interpreting (SR 1) / Panel 6 – Specialized Translation & Terminology (SR 2)
10:30–11:00 Coffee Break (SR 4 & 5)
11:00–13:00 Panel 7 – Interpreting (SR 1) / Panel 8 – Specialized Translation & Terminology (SR 2)
13:00–14:30 Lunch Break
14:30–16:30 Panel 9 – Audiovisual Translation & Accessibility (SR 1) / Panel 10 – Specialized Translation & Terminology (SR 2)
16:30–17:00 Coffee Break (SR 4 & 5)
17:00–19:00 Panel 11 – Audiovisual Translation & Accessibility (SR 1) / Panel 12 – Didactics (SR 2)
8:30–10:00 Panel 13 – Audiovisual Translation & Accessibility (SR 1) / Panel 14 – Didactics (SR 2)
10:00–10:30 Coffee Break (SR 4 & 5)
10:30–12:30 Panel 15 – Linguistics & Human–Machine Interfaces (SR 1) / Panel 16 – Didactics (SR 2)
12:30–14:00 Lunch Break
14:00–16:00 Panel 17 – Linguistics & Human–Machine Interfaces (SR 1) / Panel 18 – Didactics (SR 2)
16:00–16:30 Coffee Break (SR 4 & 5)
16:30–17:30 Keynote 2 – Ralph Krüger
18:00–19:00 Guided Tour of Innsbruck
20:00 Conference Dinner (Das Innsbruck)
09:30–10:00 Trip on Hungerburg Funicular
10:00–10:30 View Innsbruck from Above
10:30–11:15 Walk to Arzler Alm (Snacks or Lunch Available)
13:00–13:30 Return to Hungerburg Funicular
14:00 Arrival at City Center
Accommodation
Hotels in the City Center
aDLERS Design Hotel*: https://www.adlers-innsbruck.com (15 minutes)
Austria Trend Hotel Congress Innsbruck*: https://www.austria-trend.at/de/hotels/congress-innsbruck (20 minutes)
Basic*: https://www.basic-hotel.at/ (10 minutes)
Goldener Adler*: https://www.goldeneradler.com (10 minutes)
Hotel Innsbruck*: https://www.hotelinnsbruck.com/ (10 minutes)
Marriott AC Hotel*: https://www.marriott.com/de/hotels/innac-ac-hotel-innsbruck/overview/ (15 minutes)
Meininger*: https://www.meininger-hotels.com (5 minutes)
NALA individuellhotel*: https://www.nala-hotel.at/ (15 minutes)
Neue Post*: http://redaktionssystem.com/hotelneuepost/en/ (10 minutes) – Link for booking: https://direct-book.com/properties/HotelNeuePostInnsbruckDirect
The Penz*: http://www.the-penz.com (10 minutes)
Budget Accommodation
Gartenhotel Garni: https://www.gartenhotel-innsbruck.at (15 minutes)
Marmota Hostel: https://www.hostelmarmota.com/kontakt (45 minutes)
Food & Drink
Café Central (Gilmstraße): https://www.hotel-cafe-central.at/cafe-central/ (15 minutes)
Fischerhäusl (Herrengasse): https://www.fischerhaeusl.com (10 minutes)
Krahvogel (Anichstraße): https://krahvogel.com (10 minutes)
Ludwig (Museumstraße): https://www.ludwig-burger.at (15 minutes)
Ottoburg (Herzog-Friedrich-Str.): https://ottoburg.at (10 minutes)
Stiftskeller (Stiftgasse): https://www.stiftskeller.eu (15 minutes)
UNA Pizza (Universitätsstraße): https://unapizza.at (15 minutes)
Uni-Café (Innrain): https://www.uni-cafe.at/ (5 minutes)
Uni-Lounge (Innrain 52a): https://www.uibk.ac.at/de/universitaet/essen-am-campus/unigast/standorte/uni-lounge/ (0 minutes)
Cafés & Bars
Café Katzung (Herzog-Friedrich-Straße): https://www.cafe-katzung.at/ (10 minutes)
Café Moustache (Herzog-Otto-Straße): http://www.cafe-moustache.at/ (10 minutes)
Café Munding (Kiebachgasse): https://www.munding.at/ (10 minutes)
The Fifth Floor (Adolf-Pichler-Platz): https://www.the-penz.com/5th-floor-rooftop-american-bar-innsbruck (10 minutes)
Uni-Café (Innrain): https://www.uni-cafe.at/ (5 minutes)
The conference dinner will take place on September 25, 2026, at Das Innsbruck (see https://www.hotelinnsbruck.com/de/kulinarik/restaurant/). The three-course meal, including beverages, can be added to your conference registration for €58.
Starter
Creamy potato soup | Truffle foam | Organic Tyrolean watercress
Main Course
Sous-vide-cooked veal steak in a pistachio crust | Colorful sautéed carrot sticks | King oyster mushrooms| Rich gravy
OR
Hake á la meunière | Sweet potato | Pea purée
OR
Fregola sarda risotto | Tomato | Olive | Caper
Dessert
Raspberry tart | Espuma | Finger lime caviar