May 7, 2026
Asia-Pacific Association for Machine Translation (AAMT)
President: Hisahiro Adachi
AAMT 2026, Nara General Chair: Toshiaki Nakazawa
Dear Sir or Madam,
We hope this message finds you well. We are deeply grateful for your continued support of the activities of the Asia-Pacific Association for Machine Translation (AAMT).
This year, the AAMT is celebrating its 35th anniversary. To mark this milestone, we will hold our annual conference under the theme "AAMT 2026, Nara: New Co-evolution of Translation and Humans in the Age of LLMs". The International Track will be held on Sunday, September 13, and the Domestic Track on Monday, September 14, both at the Todaiji Cultural Center in Nara. The conference will be held in a hybrid format, combining in-person attendance with simultaneous online streaming.
Our annual conference is the largest event in Japan for those interested in machine translation, bringing together industry, academia, and related organizations. Last year's hybrid conference attracted a combined total of 193 in-person and online participants. As in previous years, the in-person program will include an open-call poster session of approximately one hour that is held alongside the exhibition booths, providing meaningful networking opportunities for attendees. (In-person attendance is capped at 100; online attendance at 500.)
We are now seeking companies and organizations to sponsor this conference. We offer Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Student Invitation sponsorship tiers, each with its own set of benefits.
We sincerely hope you will share our vision for this event and offer your generous support.
Yours faithfully,
Conference Overview: AAMT 2026, Nara
Theme: New Co-evolution of Translation and Humans in the Age of LLMs
Official Website:AAMT 2026 | September 13-14, 2026 — Todaiji Cultural Center, Nara, Japan
Dates:
International Track (English only): Sunday, September 13, 2026, 10:00 - 17:30 (scheduled)
Domestic Track (Japanese only): Monday, September 14, 2026, 10:00 - 17:30 (scheduled)
Venue: Todaiji General Cultural Center, Small Hall 406-1 Zoshicho, Nara City, 630-8587
https://www.todaiji.or.jp/information/hall/
Access:
https://www.todaiji.or.jp/access/
The conference will be held in a hybrid format utilizing Zoom Webinar in addition to the in-person venue.
Sponsorship Tiers and Benefits
| Tier | Fee (tax incl.) | Additional Benefit | Company Profile | Registration | Reception Invitations | Exhibition Booth | Logo Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond | Member: ¥440,000 / Non-member: ¥550,000 | Luncheon seminar slot: 2 slots (during lunch break, approx. 30–40 min each) | 400 characters | 5 persons | 3 persons | 1 booth | Large |
| Gold | Member: ¥220,000 / Non-member: ¥275,000 | Lunch slot: 4 slots (2 per day) (lunch provision + 5-min opening remarks at luncheon seminar) | 200 characters | 3 persons名 | 1 person | 1 booth | Medium |
| Gold | Member: ¥220,000 / Non-member: ¥275,000 | Refreshment slot: 4 slots (2 per day) (refreshment provision + logo displayed at refreshment corner) | 200 characters | 3 persons | 1 person | 1 booth | Medium |
| Gold | Member: ¥220,000 / Non-member: ¥275,000 | Reception slot: 3 slots (provision of additional food/drink at reception + 5-min opening remarks) | 200 characters | 3 persons | 1 person | 1 booth | Medium |
| Silver | Member: ¥110,000 / Non-member: ¥165,000 | None | 200 characters | 1 person | None | 1 booth | Small |
| Student Invitation | Member: ¥220,000 / Non-member: ¥275,000 | Student participation fee support (50 students): 1 slot | 200 characters | 3 persons | 1 person | 1 booth | Medium |
Please refer to the benefit details below.
Additional benefits and exhibition slots are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Additional Option Fee: ¥165,000 (tax included)
This option is available to Gold sponsors and above as an add-on.
Logo on Neck Strap
Sponsor logo printed on neck straps distributed to in-person attendees.
Logo on Conference Bag
Sponsor logo printed on conference bags distributed to in-person attendees.
Benefit Details
(1) Luncheon Seminar (with simultaneous online streaming): Diamond Sponsors (2 slots)
During the lunch break on either the International Track or Domestic Track day, sponsors may hold their own seminar (company introduction, case studies, research presentations, product/service introductions, etc.), with each slot taking approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Preferred date selection is available in order of application. The venue accommodates up to 100 in-person attendees (theater-style) and up to 500 online. (Attendance figures are not guaranteed.)
Presentation content must be submitted to the event organizing committee in advance. Seminars may be declined if the committee determines that the content is inappropriate given the spirit of this event.
(2) Lunch Slot: Gold Sponsors (4 slots / 2 per day)
Sponsors provide lunch (boxed meal and beverage) for in-person attendees and may deliver brief remarks (approx. 5 minutes) at the beginning of the luncheon seminar. Preferred date selection (International Track or Domestic Track) is available in order of application.
(3) Refreshment Provision: Gold Sponsors (4 slots / 2 per day)
Sponsors provide coffee and snacks to attendees through a refreshment corner with their logo displayed that will be set up in the exhibition area during the lunch break. Preferred selection of date and type (coffee or snacks) is available in order of application.
(4) Reception Slot: Gold Sponsors (3 slots)
Sponsors provide additional food, beverages, or refreshments at the reception (September 13) and may deliver brief remarks (approx. 5 minutes) at the beginning of the reception.
(5) Student Invitation Sponsorship (1 slot)
Sponsors support the participation fees of 50 students attending the annual conference. Eligible students include members and non-members, domestic and international, including working students and students enrolled in interpretation/translation schools.
(6) Sponsor Company Profile Listing: All Sponsors
A description of the sponsor's business, products, and services (up to 400 characters for Diamond; up to 200 characters for Gold/Silver) will be published on the official event website along with the company logo. Listings deemed inappropriate by the organizing committee may be declined.
(7) Complimentary Attendance: All Sponsors
A specified number of complimentary attendance registrations will be provided based on sponsorship tier.
(8) Reception Invitation: Diamond / Gold / Student Invitation Sponsors
A specified number of complimentary reception invitations will be provided based on sponsorship tier.
(9) Exhibition Booth: All Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors will be provided with exhibition booths within the main venue.[OT1.1] (Schedules, equipment specifications, and booth details will be announced separately on the website.) Exhibits deemed inappropriate by the organizing committee may be declined. Booths are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once the limit is reached. Early application is strongly recommended.
This year, we’re calling for submissions from in-person attendees for a poster session that will be held after lunch during the Domestic Track. We’re placing it adjacent to the exhibition area to provide an efficient opportunity for information gathering. No concurrent programs will be scheduled during the poster session to maximize visitor traffic.
(10) Logo Display: All Sponsors
Sponsor logos will be displayed on the official event website, with size varying by tier (Diamond: large, Gold: medium, Silver: small).
(11) Flyer Provision: Diamond / Gold / Student Invitation Sponsors
One type of sponsor flyer will be inserted into conference bags distributed to attendees.
How to Apply
Application Period: Wednesday, May 7, 2026, 10:00 - Monday, August 31, 2026, 18:00
Please apply via the Sponsor Application Form below. In the interest of fairness, applications submitted by email will not be accepted under any circumstances. Applications may be declined if the organizing committee determines that a sponsor's participation does not align with the spirit of this event.
Payment Method and Cancellation Policy
An invoice will be issued after the conference concludes (payment due by the end of the month following the invoice month). Bank transfer fees are to be borne by the transferring party.
Cancellations and refunds due to sponsor-side circumstances after payment has been received are not accepted in principle. We ask for your understanding in advance.
Sponsor Application Form
Application Period: From Wednesday, May 7, 2026, 10:00
Contact
For any inquiries or additional information, please feel free to contact us.
AAMT 2026, Nara
AAMT 2026, Nara Organizing Committee:：aamtevent@aamt.info
Asia-Pacific Association for Machine Translation (AAMT)
Shinjuku Hirose Building 5F, 4-7 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004
URL: https://aamt.info/ MAIL: aamtevent@aamt.info
