The Direct Client Summit
Get Seen. Get Trusted. Get More Clients
The must-attend virtual conference for translators & interpreters ready to attract better clients, create more opportunities, and build stronger relationships in a changing market.
June 30 - July 2, 2026
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Let’s start with the elephant in the room: 🐘
Our industry has changed, and many are feeling it
Throw seemingly less work, growing uncertainty, and unnecessary fear mongering into the mix… and you have the perfect storm.
The latest European Language Industry Survey confirmed what many of us translators and interpreters have already felt firsthand:
😔 For some, projects have slowed.
😓 Competition feels tougher.
💰 Rates are under pressure.
And AI keeps fuelling uncertainty about the future of our profession.
But that’s not the whole story… 🙅
While some of us are waiting and worrying, others are adapting
👀 They’re becoming more visible.
🫱🏽🫲🏼 They’re strengthening client relationships.
💬 They’re pitching proactively.
💭 They’re reinventing how they market themselves.
And they’re creating their own opportunities instead of waiting for them… with huge success!
The Direct Client Summit is for language professionals like us willing to respond strategically, stand out for the right reasons, and create serious momentum.
We’ve hand-selected 25+ experts to give you practical, honest guidance…
…and real answers to the questions that likely keep you up at night in a market that feels anything but predictable:
With the right visibility strategies, modern marketing moves, and a relationship-first mindset, you can evolve with the reality of today’s language industry… and keep doing what you love!
Introducing…
The Direct Client Summit!
The must-attend virtual conference for translators & interpreters ready to attract better clients, create more opportunities, and build stronger relationships in a changing market
Join us to hear how 25+ leading language professionals manage to get seen, get trusted, and get more clients.
June 30 - July 2, 2026
The Direct Summit
will give you the tools to…
👀 Get visible strategically
Discover practical ways to increase your visibility across a range of channels your perfect-fit clients rely on.
🤝 Build trust faster
Learn to leverage your expertise and client results as part of a professional presence that makes clients feel confident choosing you.
🚀 Land clients proactively
Explore smart outreach, relationship-building, follow-up systems, and business growth strategies to create your own opportunities… because they rarely appear magically!
This isn’t our first rodeo.
Here’s what some of our 47,500+ attendees had to say
Meet your hosts
We have hosted 47,500+ attendees at our translation and interpreting summits since 2021.
Josh Goldsmith
As a UN and EU accredited translator and interpreter working from Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Catalan into English, I split my time between translating, interpreting, and teaching about the intersection between languages, technology and education.
As Geek-In-Chief of techforword, I share tips about technology, translation, interpreting and languages in conferences and workshops, academic articles, AI Language Club and techforword insiders, the premier online community for innovative language professionals.
Nora Díaz
I’m a full-time published Spanish-English translator, conference interpreter, trainer, and translation team leader.
As a specialist in healthcare, marketing, and technical texts, I also lead teams of linguists from Mexico, South America and Spain.
My interest in productivity has led me to constantly explore technology, including CAT tools, speech recognition, computer automation and custom macros.
I’m also the Co-Author of The Translator’s Tool Box.
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What can you expect from this event?
A curated blend of confidence-boosting insights and actionable advice to inspire your next marketing moves
3 transformative days
From Jun 30 - July 2, you get to dive into a mix of live sessions and pre-recorded presentations. This event is 100% online so you can join us from the comfort of your home.
25+ pre-recorded sessions
Join our expert guests as they explore visibility, client growth, marketing, and growth strategies in bite-sized sessions no longer than 20 minutes each. Your free summit ticket gives you 24 hours to watch each day’s presentations. All videos are captioned! Download the session-specific worksheets to enhance your notes and reflect on your learning.
2 x Daily LIVE Showcase Sessions
This is your opportunity to explore key topics in more detail.
Vote & win prizes
Get actively involved, and vote for your favorite sessions each day for a chance to win one of the amazing prizes up for grabs.
The summit community
Introduce yourself, mingle with the speakers, RSVP for the sessions you’re most interested in, and dive into the other fun features we have waiting for you.
The Summit AI Wizard 🤖
Trust our personal summit concierge to help you create your bespoke summit agenda.
You can also generate your own summit badge and compete to win daily prizes!
Meet the Speakers
We handpicked some of the brightest business minds, marketers, and forward-thinking professionals in our industry, and invited them to share their most valuable move with you.
Check out our amazing speaker lineup!
Day 1: Get Seen
Learn how to capture attention, spark conversations, and create opportunities with your high-paying dream clients.
Here are today’s actionable sessions:
Using Social Media to Connect with Direct Clients
Julia Poger
How to Get Found by Clients Online in the Age of AI
Magali Karee
Successful Direct Client Relationships
Michael Schubert
3 Seconds to Convince Recruiters on LinkedIn
Milijana Trobradovic
Business Cards 2.0:
Tiny Contact Moves, Bigger Client Wins
Nora Díaz
Vibecoding:
How to Use AI to Create Your Home Page
Rane Souza
Using Trade Shows to Meet Direct Clients
Sarah Silva
Stand out with Video Marketing in the AI Era
Sherif Abuzid
How to Find Prospects in Your City with AI
William Cassemiro
Day 2: Get trusted
Discover how to build stronger relationships, position yourself as indispensable, and become the obvious choice in a changing market.
Here are today’s actionable sessions:
From Invisible to Indispensable:
How to Position Yourself Within a Client's Workflow
Adrian Probst
From Service Provider to Strategic Partner:
Helping Clients Understand the Value Behind Your Work
Ana Sofia Correia
Stop Selling Translation
Diego Cresceri
When Clients Ask for AI
Dr. Bernard Song
How to Help Everyone Cross the Linguistic Bridge - Tips for Accessible Digital Communication
Gosia Wheeler
The Human Behind the Chatbot:
How a Chat Widget Can Reassure Clients and Seal the Deal
Josh Goldsmith
Stop Selling Yourself, Start Offering Solutions
Macarena Trosce
Say Goodbye to Impostor Syndrome and Hello to Better Clients
Marta Pagans
The Long Game: How Relationships Become Referrals (and Why Most Networking Doesn't)
Sabrina Sbaccanti
Day 3: Get more clients
Explore practical strategies to create consistent opportunities, increase referrals and repeat work, and build long-term business momentum.
Here are today’s actionable sessions:
A Simple E-mail Sequence for Direct Client Marketing
Corinne McKay
Objection Handling – How to Reframe Your Sales Calls with Direct Clients
Diana Gordaliza
Swipe Right on the Right Clients:
A Freelancer’s Guide to Direct Clients
Gabriela Kouahla
How to Generate More Referrals Than You Can Handle
Joachim Lépine
Eat, Drink, Remember:
How to Not Blank on Potential Clients' Names
Judy Jenner
The 5 Types of Nudges That Will Get You More Work
Laurie Ross
From Ski Crash to Signed Contract:
Landing Clients Where You Least Expect It
Martina Russo
Considerations about Pricing for the Direct Client Market
Renato Beninatto
Full Contact Marketing
Stefan Huyghe
Stop Being “Just” an Interpreter:
Going the Extra Mile to Become a Strategic Partner
Verónica Pérez Guarnieri
Today’s environment rewards those who evolve with it
The 25+ sessions we have lined up for you will give you the confidence to get visible, market yourself strategically, strengthen existing and new client relationships, and create more opportunities of your own.
More thoughts from past summit attendees:
Get access to…
Smart, actionable marketing moves to attract more of the right direct clients
Valuable connections with industry experts and like-minded professionals
Proven processes to strengthen client relationships, generate referrals, and encourage repeat work
Practical tools and fresh ideas to help you stay relevant, trusted, and in demand
And unlock the confidence & momentum to get seen, get trusted, and get more clients… consistently!
Our answers to your most common summit questions:
Who is this summit for?
This must-attend virtual event is for any language professional who knows they need to be smarter about their marketing moves to get seen, get trusted and get more jobs from direct dream clients in 2026 and beyond.
How long do I have to watch each session?
Each pre-recorded session will be available for 24 hours. If you prefer extra flexibility and unlimited access to all sessions, make sure you upgrade to our Power Pack once you’ve picked up your free ticket.
Are you still accepting speakers?
All our speakers for this summit have been hand-picked and the slots filled. If you would like to be considered for future summits, drop us an email!
Are the presentations captioned or transcribed?
Captions are available for every presentation. Transcripts of all presentations are included in the Power Pack upgrade.
Is the summit really free?
Yes, it is! We want this content to be widely available so we can support as many translators and interpreters as possible.
Your free ticket gives you 24-hour access to all presentations and select live events.
If you want to take your summit experience to the next level, you’ll have the opportunity to upgrade to unlimited access to all presentations, extra worksheets, a podcast of all events to listen on the go, and 10 hours of continuing education credit as part of the paid summit upgrade.
Watch out for the special offer available for 20 minutes after you pick up your free ticket. 💸
We also offer student scholarships and financial aid for the Power Pack. 😄
Will all the speakers get my email address?
Definitely not! You can learn more in our Privacy Policy.
When is this event happening?
The summit runs for three days, from June 30 to July 2. That involves 2 daily LIVE Showcase Sessions and a daily Speak Your Mind Session to help you take action on the marketing moves that resonate most with you.
Are the presentations live?
To offer polished sessions, allow us to add captions and develop additional materials – like worksheets and a podcast of all presentations – all of which are pre-recorded. We recommend joining the private online summit community to ask the speakers questions and interact with peers during the summit. We’ll also be running tons of live events - including Showcase Sessions – to help you dig into the presentations during the event. Check out the schedule to learn more!
I still have questions!
No problem! Shoot us an email or click the “Message us” button in the bottom right corner of this page, and we'll get back to you within 3 business days.
What if you didn’t have to figure this changing market out alone?
This is your opportunity to be proactive alongside thousands of translators and interpreters.
Discover countless practical ways to attract better clients, strengthen relationships, market yourself with confidence, and create fresh opportunities that light you up.
Whether you want to escape an unusually quiet spell or want to proactively create your own opportunities for more growth, this event will give you the clarity, practical strategies, and confidence to make it happen... your way.
And yes, it’s 100% free to attend.
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