Metaphrasis Sponsors the Midwest Association of Translators and Interpreters (MATI) 22nd Annual Conference
When a group of masterminds live and breathe languages in the same room, something incredible occurs ideas are born, cultures collide, and the magic that is communication ignores all lines on the map. This year, the spirit continued to shine at the Midwest Association of Translators and Interpreters (MATI) 22nd Annual Conference on September 27th, 2025.
As a sponsor of the event, Metaphrasis Language and Cultural Solutions was honored to rub shoulders with an amazing group of translators, interpreters and linguists who share what unites us our collective passion for eliminating language barriers so that everyone has a voices.
A Gathering of Language Professionals Across the Midwest
Each year, the MATI Annual Conference gathers a diverse group of professionals in our region translators, interpreters, educators and language enthusiasts who come together with a common goal of raising the quality and visibility of language access in our communities.
This year was no exception. There was energy in the room that was infectious part curiosity, part invention, all connection. And between riveting panel discussions to buzzing networking sessions filled with laughter and shared experiences, it was evident that MATI remains more than merely a conference it’s a community.
Metaphrasis’s participation in this event showed that the organization does not only sponsor, it stands side by side with those who work every day for inclusive and equitable communication.
In supporting MATI, Metaphrasis fuels opportunities for professional development, networking and collaboration: All necessary components to a vibrant industry that deals with language. The conference offered interpreters and translators a chance to learn new developments on language technology, ethics in language services, and the role of cultural intelligence in communication.
Metaphrasis: A Commitment to the Future of Language Access
For more than a decade, Metaphrasis has been at the crossroads of language, culture, and community. Our work extends beyond translation and interpretation services — we are an advocacy organization for language justice and believe that access to communication is a human right, not a privilege.
For that reason, we proudly sponsored the MATI 22nd Annual Conference. It’s achieving the empowerment of professionals and knowledge sharing.
It gave us an opportunity to meet dedicated people that also, like us, believe languages bring us together. Whether it was from students who are just getting started, or veterans coming for a visit armed with insight and experience born of decades in the field, every interaction at MATI reminded me why this sort of work feels so important.
Reflections and Takeaways from the Event
By day’s end, participants felt a real sense of empowerment and motivation. The conversations, workshops and occasional networking opportunities left everyone with new ideas — and fresh ones too.
For the Metaphrasis staff, the conference not only validated what we already knew to be true-that language can transform- but it also exposed us to new ideas that inspired us. It was also a reminder of the necessity of continued cooperation within the industry — not only to improve professional standards but to form more cohesive, inclusive communities.
We felt energized and inspired when we left MATI 2025, knowing that we are on the way to having these important conversations, one organization at a time.
Final Thoughts
Events like the MATI’s Annual Conference serve as a reminder that no matter how much technology advances, the human touch—empathy, understanding and connection—is at the core of our work.
Metaphrasis further anticipates the partnership with MATI and other like-minded entities to be indefinite toward its shared vision of a more inclusive, multilingual future. We’re proud to a resource for the people who make communication happen one word, one conversation and one community at a time.
The MATI 22nd Annual Conference wasn’t just a conference — it was a celebration of passion, skill, and common purpose. Metaphrasis is proud to be a part of that journey. Each and every conversation, handshake or story we exchange gives us the utmost assurance that the more we get to know each other, the closer we will be coming towards a more connected world.