Powwows are informal get-togethers of local ProZ.com members. The events are organized by ProZ.com members, for local translators. In most cases, the events are either free or "pay your own way", ie. pay for what you eat, etc. Powwows provide an excellent opportunity for exchanging professional information and for building relationships. They are also fun!

Powwows provide an opportunity to socialize and exchange information in a relaxed environment. At the first few powwows in an area, there is normally a round of self-introductions followed by open conversation. As members in some areas have gotten to know each other and attendance has increased, local organizers have created more involved programs and agendas.

Each powwow has a dedicated page on which information related to the powwow is shown. Members interested in the powwow are encouraged to add their names to this page. It is also possible to add notes here, so it is common for discussions to occur leading up to the event.

Any member who is either platinum or who has a verified identity can offer to organize a powwow. Organizers accept responsibility for selecting a location and date, taking attendance and seeing to it that a report (and optionally, pictures) are posted after the powwow. ProZ.com provides a batch mailing function with preformatted messages to assist organizers in communicating with interested members and confirming their attendance. A "Howto" on organizing powwows is here: http://www.proz.com/howto/211

Powwows are not commercial. If there is a fee, it goes to the venue or local organizer to cover costs.

To view the upcoming powwow page, please click on the following link: http://proz.com/powwows

Past Powwows

Each user is able to view past powwows, including their report(s) and photo(s) for each powwow that has been held.

To view the past powwow list, please click on the following link:
http://www.proz.com/powwow

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To view the Powwow FAQs, please click on the following link: http://www.proz.com/faq/powwows