Membership in GALA

The Globalization and Localization Association is the only truly global organization within the industry, offering members the broadest spectrum of services, marketing tools and educational resources.   Membership dues are $750 for first-year member companies and $1000 for annual renewals.

Join GALA for VALUE

GALA membership is an investment, not a cost. The overall exposure and networking provides far more value than any other equivalently priced marketing or professional development endeavor.

• GALA offers spontaneous and planned networking events locally and globally, often with vendors and buyers sharing knowledge and information.
• As a non-profit, GALA keeps the cost of membership to a reasonable level.
• GALA provides data from quarterly surveys on the industry’s economic picture and outlook, as well as occasional surveys on technology and tools, salaries and wages, and marketing.
• GALA publishes member press releases for no fee, providing another distribution outlet for all members.
• GALA employs search engine optimization so potential buyers of localization services can find the GALA site easily.

Join GALA for ACCESS

GALA offers members access to partners and information to enhance their overall outreach efforts.

• GALA has almost 300 member companies based in more than 50 countries.
• GALA is an open forum for suppliers and buyers of language services and technologies who are dedicated to working together to innovate, educate and further the industry and localization profession.
• GALA offers access to knowledge, professionalism, partners and potential clients.
• GALA is a training resource through the GALA Webinar Series, GALAxy, the Resource Center and the annual GALA Language of Business conferences.
• GALA’s annual Language of Business conference is a refreshingly different event that brings together professionals from all segments of the global content industry.
• GALA develops informal and collegial regional networking events around the world.
• GALA runs the only dedicated job board for localization and globalization industry professionals: LocalizationCAREERS.net.

Join GALA for EXPOSURE

GALA offers comprehensive marketing tools to support members’ overall marketing programs.

• Member companies receive a listing in the GALA Language Technology & Services Directory.
• Member companies are featured in a rotating spotlight on GALA's homepage (appearing at least 70 times per month).
• Member companies are highlighted in GALAxy, which is distributed to more than 4,500 subscribers.
• The GALA Webinar Series offers a platform to present webinars to the GALA audience.
• GALA member companies can participate directly in GALA's industry public relations activities and in GALA's annual Language of Business conference.

Join GALA for INDUSTRY AWARENESS

The Globalization and Localization Association is the only entity within the translation and localization industry that has a stated goal and active programs to build overall awareness of the industry.

•  GALA has a comprehensive industry PR and marketing program that includes written articles in vertical and general business publications, interviews with targeted media and extensive social media exposure.

• GALA member companies have direct access to GALA’s industry PR activities, often providing articles and participating in media opportunities.

• GALA’s website, including the extensive Resource Center, is a resource for anyone interested in learning more about the translation and localization industry.