Event: The New Normal in the AI Era and the Future of Language Professions: What Universities Must Know to Prepare the Next Generation
The Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at the University of Colorado Denver and Brigham Young University are pleased to invite you to an online International Executive Roundtable:
“The New Normal in the AI Era and the Future of Language Professions: What Universities Must Know to Prepare the Next Generation” David Utrilla, Founder & CEO, U.S. Translation Company
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Mountain Time)
Online via Zoom
Program Overview
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the global language industry, redefining translation, interpretation, and accessibility. For higher education — especially programs in languages, business, and international affairs — the question is clear: how do we prepare students to thrive in professions that AI is already reshaping?
In this presentation, David Utrilla will share insights from 30 years as Founder and CEO of U.S. Translation Company and showcase live demonstrations of cutting-edge AI tools currently being used across the industry. Attendees will see firsthand how these technologies increase speed, quality, and reach — while also raising important questions about ethics, employment, and the role of human expertise.
Key topics include:
- How AI is disrupting traditional language professions and creating new career pathways.
- The irreplaceable role of human intelligence in culture, context, and trust — and why it matters for curriculum design.
- Real-world demonstrations of AI in translation, interpretation, and accessibility — the technologies transforming global business today.
- Opportunities for universities to prepare students with the skills that will keep them indispensable in an AI-driven marketplace.
Participants will leave with both inspiration and practical insights: not only how AI is reshaping global communication, but also how academia can lead in shaping professionals who thrive in this new era.
About the Speaker
David Utrilla studied international business and economics in Peru and in the USA. In 1995, he founded U.S. Translation Company and currently serves as its CEO. His company has been recognized with multiple awards, including Utah’s Best of State, listed six times in the Inc. 5000 for the fastest-growing companies in America, Mountain West Capital Network’s top 100 fastest-growing companies in Utah, and the SBA’s Small Businessperson of the Year.
He has completed executive programs at Harvard Business School, Stanford University, and the University of Washington, and has spoken at major industry conferences, including LOCWorld, GALA, and ALC. David has received multiple awards from universities, Chambers of Commerce, and the State of Utah for his entrepreneurial success and community contributions. He serves on fifteen boards of directors across various sectors, including business, finance, education, nonprofits, and international organizations. In 2009, he was appointed by the President of Peru as the Honorary Consul of Peru in Utah, a position he held until December 2024.
Rocky Mountain CIBER (RMCIBER)
This lecture is hosted by the Rocky Mountain CIBER (RMCIBER) Network, a consortium of over 80 schools in the Rocky Mountain region (states include: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Utah), co-led by CU Denver and BYU CIBERs. RMCIBER provides members with opportunities for faculty research and course development grants, program participation scholarships, and supports the development of educational programs at participating academic institutions. Please reach out if you are interested in joining the RMCIBER network.
Registration
International Executive Roundtables are free to attend. This International Executive Roundtable is hosted online via Zoom.
Please use the link below to register:
Https://tinyurl.com/RMCIBERUSTranslation
Questions
Email Kaela Kalabany at kaela.2.kalabany@ucdenver.edu with any questions.