About Singapore Translation Symposium
The Singapore Book Council organises its annual Singapore Translation Symposium In conjunction with the International Translation Day on 30 September. The objectives of the Symposium are to:
- develop the capability of the local translation industry;
- encourage the translation of Singapore literature into local languages;
- raise public awareness of the role of translation in a multicultural and multilingual society;
- facilitate the exchange of best practices among practitioners.
Scheduled as a one-day event on 24 September 2022, the Symposium will convene local and international translators, writers, experts and various stakeholders in a series of talks and discussions. They examined pertinent issues and topics, and explored opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Session #1 Keynote: Moving Forward with Literary Translation
Session #2: Translating for the Stage
Session #3: Let's Translate: Translation Circle!
Session #4: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Literary Translation
Session #5: Judging Translated Literary Works