OCCI Annual Congress
December 13th, 2025 9:00AM-12:00pm
Mark 10 years of Accreditation with OCCI! Join us for presentations, round table discussions, and a job fair. PD hours available for interpreters!
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Want a Booth for Your Organization?
Reserve a booth at the Congress to collect resumes directly from attendees, connect with talent, and showcase your organization. Limited spots available—secure yours today!
Optional Lunch & Skating event afterwards: Free skating next door
Join Us for Lunch & Optional Free Skating @ Mel Lastman Skating Rink!
Enjoy lunch from a selection of food trucks, then anyone who wants to keep the fun going is welcome to join us for free skating next door. The rink is just steps from the venue. Come along!
Agenda
Check in/Light refreshments and snacks
8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Welcome: Presentation of Agenda
Frances Adler
9:00 AM to 9:10 AM
President’s Remarks, Roadmap/Strategic Goals
Paul Penzo
9:10 AM to 9:30 AM
Brainstorm on Roadmap and Plenary Share-Back Session
Moderated by Lola Bendana
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Networking Break & Job Fair
All Audience
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Introduction OCCI Board
- OCCI Panel
- OCCI Background & Ethics in the era of AI –Lola Bendana
- English Proficiency ACI/ OCCI Requirement update –Laura Comiskey
- Healthcare Interpreting Language of Comfort –Grace Eagan
- AI is not the end of onsite interpretation –Stella Rahman
- Impact of technology on the industry –Paul Penzo
10:30 AM to 11:10 AM
Q & A
Moderated by Soheila Khatami and Sepideh Salimi
11:10 AM to 11:35 AM
CLIA Remarks & Raffle/Secret Auction
- CLIA Remarks Peter Madahian
- Raffle/silent auction & Closing remarks Frances Adler
11:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Job Fair – Exhibitors and audience
All Audience
11:45 AM to 12:30 PM