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The Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) connects and supports an international community of stakeholders that facilitate business across languages and cultures.
GALA delivers programs, resources, and events that help our members excel. We provide access to expertise on industry trends, technologies, and best practices. We enable collaboration and connection and support globalization professionals as they serve local markets worldwide.
GALA creates and supports initiatives that advance localization and globalization best practices and raises awareness about the value that our industry brings to global business.
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We are delighted to announce the candidates for the four open positions for 2021-2022 term. Review each candidate's profile to weigh their merits and decide who will best represent your interests and priorities.
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Interested in presenting at GALA's next virtual conference? It's time to begin considering this year's theme: (R)evolutions Unfolding: How Digital Acceleration is Impacting the Global Language Industry. Deadline to submit is 15 December.
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The language industry sits at the intersection of business, technology, language, and culture. To the uninitiated, the process of making a product or service ready for global markets can seem like a mystery. Learn more about the steps, processes, technologies, and professionals that make it all happen.
