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GALA 2020 Call for Proposals Open
At GALA 2020 we will get together to discuss the future of the language industry. We are looking for bold leaders who will help us define our needs, expand our thinking, and determine the future through a series of innovative sessions that engage the audience in in-depth discussions.
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GALA 2020 San Diego
GALA 2020 will be held in San Diego, 15-18 March 2020 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. The conference website is now live and offers information about the venue, room reservations, visa information, and the many reasons why you should consider attending.
GALA 2020 Conference
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The GALA 5 Year Roadmap
After many months of gathering input and conducting strategic planning exercises, we're proud to share our 5 Year Roadmap along with "Our Mission, Our Members, Our Value." We'd greatly appreciate your input! Learn how it was developed and what it means for the direction of the association and give your feedback.
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Blogs
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Is Emoji Becoming a Global Language?
The word Emoji comes from the Japanese “e” (picture) and “moji” (character). The world’s first...
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The Future of Translation Is Automation
Localization is undergoing a massive change. Many technological inventions like Neural Machine...
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Which Languages Should I Localize My Game Into?
Sooner or later, many game developers begin to think about localization. Often, publishing a game...
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The Gaming Industry: A Growing Opportunity for LSPs
The gaming industry may refer to the computer and video games market, but it usually means the...
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Google Translate vs Professional Translation
If you’ve got some content you want translating you have two options – use Google Translate or get...
Videos, Webinars & Downloads
Videos, Webinars & Downloads
Is Technology a Threat to Regular Employees or Does It Increase Work Satisfaction?
Virtually every business is about people. Their engagement and motivation often decide whether a...
Videos, Webinars & Downloads
Translating China: Succeeding in China’s Translation Industry
Join Joshua Hughman from CSOFT, as he shares his experience of working with and selling to many of...
Videos, Webinars & Downloads
Supporting and Engaging Teams in the Age of Automation
The accelerated development of technology and artificial intelligence provide many new...
Videos, Webinars & Downloads
Payments in the Language Industry: When Attitude Matters
The language industry sees payments as that annoying relative at a family dinner you hate but have...
Videos, Webinars & Downloads
The Health of Your Terminology Database: Why Worry?
A translator who collects terminology in a simple spreadsheet generally does not worry about the...
Articles
Articles
Localisation Project Manager: At the Heart of the LSP Experience
Localisation project managers (PMs) are an essential component of any successful language service...
Articles
Globalization, Localization, and Endangered Alphabets: How the Language Industry is Poised to Change the World
We—and by “we” I mean everyone, but especially those working in the language industry--are at an...
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Will Localization Be the Key to Delivering True Hyper-Personalization in eCommerce?
Hyper-personalization. This has been a hot topic among marketers in recent years. Some call it...
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A Question of Communication? Translating Expectations Between Industry and Higher Education
Events like GALA Munich 2019 provide a successful platform for industry members to get together and...
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2019: The United Nations’ International Year of Indigenous Languages
Do indigenous languages matter? The politically correct answer is yes, of course—all languages...
