Networking

Thursday Morning - Snorkeling & Scuba Diving

The snorkeling and scuba diving excursion is planned for Thursday morning from 8 am to noon. We will update this page soon with more details.This is a photo of a man and girl snorkeling among fish in Martinique.

Thursday Afternoon - Trois Rivières Distillery

The distillery excursion is planned for Thursday afternoon from 14:30 to 16:00. The entrance fee is included in all conference packages. We will update this page soon with more details.

This is a photo of nine bottles of Trois Rivières rum on wooden casks.

Thursday Afternoon - Beach Volleyball

Who said that translators only sit behind a computer all day?!? After the distillery visit, we’ll head to the beach and divide up into teams based on different affinities (tool, profession, or other) for a fun, round robin tournament. If you’re not a volleyball player, join us to cheer on your favorite team! We will update this page soon with more details.

This is a CGI rendering of two Wordfast users playing beach volleyball.

Thursday Night - WELCOME RUM & DINNER

Meet up at a local beach restaurant for a choose your own adventure informal dinner. We’ll seat you at tables based on topics you are interested in discussing. Topics will be shared with registered attendees as we get closer to the event. This is also your chance to meet up with friends from previous years or get to know a few people before the conference kicks off.

This is a photo of a beach restaurant in Martinique.

Conference participants and their guests can expect the following three-course menu*:

COCKTAIL
• Planteur or Fruit Juice Cocktail
 
STARTER
• Black boudin, Fish Fritters, Salad
 
MAIN
• Sea Bream or Tuna Filet (depending on the catch of the day)
• Banana Gratin with Rice and Salad
 
DESSERT
• Fresh Fruit Medley with Vanilla Ice Cream 
 
Wine & Water included
 

*Please request an alternative menu when registering if you have dietary restrictions (BBQ Ribs or Vegetarian).

Friday Night - 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Bring out your best white attire with a red or blue accessory for your 20-year anniversary party. Don’t forget your dancing shoes as there will be live entertainment!

This is a picture of a table with two cocktails and two dinner plates set.

Conference participants and their guests can expect the following three-course menu*:

STARTER
• Queen Conch Tartare with Wasabi and Cherry Tomato Duo
 
MAIN
• Skewer of Scallops and Roasted Gambas with Spices
• Crushed Potato Vitelotte and Crispy Vegetables with Fleur de Sel
 
DESSERT
• Opera Chocolate and Coffee 
 
Wine & Water included
 

*Please request an alternative menu when registering if you have dietary restrictions (Duckling Fillet with Honey and Sesame au Jus or Vegetarian).

Saturday Night - FAREWELL DINNER

We will close the conference with a farewell dinner in Le Marin at the Zanzibar Restaurant. We’ve reserved part of the 2nd floor terrace, overlooking the bay.

This is a picture of a gourmet dish of sea scallops with lemongrass on a black and white plate. 

Whet your appetite for your three-course menu*:

COCKTAIL
• Punch, Planteur, Pineapple Daquiri or Juice Cocktail
 
STARTER
• Creole tasting menu: fritters, stuffed crab, and fish dip
 
MAIN*
• Grouper with Olive Drizzle Clam Sauce
• Crushed Potatoes and Crispy Vegetables
 
DESSERT
• Cream Soufflet with Aged Rhum
 
Wine & Water included
 
*Please request an alternative menu when registering if you have dietary restrictions (Duck Burger with Foie Gras and Sweet Potato Fries, Old Rhum Flamed Gambas with Black Rice, or Vegetarian).