Regional Interpreters' Workshop

This community conference is created by and for NAI Great Lakes Region members, but is open to anyone who wished to participate, regardless of NAI affiliation. Come and connect with local professionals from across the industry, develop new skills,
​and stay up-to-date with the latest best practices and knowledge in the field of interpretation.

RIW 2026:
Greater Fort Wayne Area, Indiana

We are excited to invite you to Fort Wayne, Indiana for the 2026 NAI Great Lakes Regional Intepreters' Workshop!

However, we recognize that there is a lot of economic uncertainty right now for many in our profession. As a result, some of you may be considering whether or not attending a conference in 2026 will be financially feasible.

At the same time, conference costs have risen significantly over the past few years, particularly for food (over 80% of the cost). This makes it difficult to offer a low-cost conference in our traditional format.

As a result, we are considering a range of conference options for 2026. We want your feedback!

We are considering 5 possible formats for the 2026 NAI Regional Interpreters' Workshop in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Please let us know about your past history attending Great Lakes Region conferences - and then rate each of the conference format options based on your likeliness to attend.
Thank you to our top 2025 sponsors: