AI and Sign Language Accessibility
Interpreting SIG Meeting - May 2026
As AI becomes more visible in the accessibility and sign language worlds, concerns around job impact and professional boundaries are growing. In this interactive session, Will Berry from Signapse will join us in an open discussion around the relationship between human expertise and AI‑driven sign language technology. Rather than positioning AI as a replacement, the conversation will explore where technology can responsibly support access, where human interpreters remain essential, and how these two worlds can coexist. We encourage active engagement from interpreters, LSPs, and accessibility professionals.
- Insight into positioning of AI as complementary, not competitive
- Open discussion on industry concerns around jobs and professional trust
- A perspective on ethical use of AI in sign language
- Practical framing for a future involving humans and technology
Join us on Wednesday 13 May for this next meeting of GALA's Interpreting SIG, featuring guest speaker Will Berry, CRO of Signapse.ai.
Will Berry (Signapse.ai)
Will Berry is a B2B Tech Senior Leader who has worked across GTM, built/developed teams, managed large change projects, and is a slightly above average pub quizzer. He's spent the last decade in SaaS working in leadership roles across the whole GTM function and is passionate about enabling businesses to tackle real, impactful problems with scalable software solutions.
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Alan Evans, Meehan Group
Based in Tokyo, Japan, Alan is the Asia Pacific Team Lead for the Meehan Group. His duties include translation, interpreting, project and personnel management, client management and more. Starting as an intern Alan has developed his skills first as a translator, then as an interpreter, while taking on other internal duties while working at the Meehan Group.
Dr. Claudio Fantinuoli, University of Mainz / InterpretBank
Claudio Fantinuoli is an executive-level manager, innovator, and researcher specializing in digital transformation and speech technologies, with a focus on computer-assisted and machine interpreting. He is an Associate Professor of Interpreting Studies and Language Technology at Mainz University and the founder of InterpretBank, the leading computer-assisted interpreting tool for professionals. Recognized as one of the 16 thought leaders in the translation space for 2025 by Multilingual magazine, he serves as an expert and consultant for institutions such as the European Parliament and SINTEF. A frequent public speaker and inventor of several patented speech translation technologies, his work bridges academic insight with real-world innovation at the intersection of language, AI, and the human mind.
Silvia Granzo, Welocalize
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