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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 Board of Directors: Call for Candidates
GALA is now accepting candidate submissions to serve on the Board. We are seeking candidates that are passionate about their professional community and care deeply about the future of our industry. Submission deadline is 02 October 2019.
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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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Why You (Yes, You) Should Run for the GALA Board
An industry association’s function is to provide a cooperative link between people and...
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The History of Simultaneous Interpreting Equipment
Simultaneous interpreting is a popular interpreting modality, used in conferences, workplace...
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Can a Translator Be a Great Transcreator? All You Need to Know
Transcreation is a convenient marketing strategy especially for those who speak multiple languages...
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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...
Videos, Webinars & Downloads
Videos, Webinars & Downloads
Localization Jobs in a Global AI World: Main Drivers and Industry Forecast
The AI revolution is, without a doubt, the new wave of technical innovation and companies are...
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...
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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...
Articles
Articles
Translating Idioms: An Impossible Task?
Translation is more than simply transferring text from one language to another. Translators have to...
Articles
Localisation Project Manager: At the Heart of the LSP Experience
Localisation project managers (PMs) are an essential component of any successful language service...
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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...
