GALA Academy Q1 2026: AI-Powered Localization Project Management
GALA Academy
AI is transforming the way localization and translation teams plan, deliver, and scale multilingual content.
This three-part GALA Academy series equips project managers with the practical skills, frameworks, and real-world examples needed to integrate AI into daily operations. Through strategic insights, hands-on activities, and expert guidance, participants will learn how to use AI to shift their PM role toward higher-value, future-ready responsibilities.
Each session features an industry expert sharing proven approaches to AI adoption in project management, including workflow redesign, risk management, and team enablement.
Moderator: Myriam Garcia (Head of Tech, Kobalt)
Take a look at the program!
Dates
- 10 February - Time: 07:00am - 8:30am PST (4pm - 5:30 CET)
- 17 February - Time: 07:00am - 8:30am PST (4pm - 5:30 CET)
- 24 February - Time: 07:00am - 8:30am PST (4pm - 5:30 CET)
Check the times in your region.
Who should attend
- Localization and Translation Project Managers
- Program Managers and Localization Leads
- Global Content, Marketing, and Product Localization Professionals
- Team Leads and Managers Preparing Their Teams for AI Adoption
Takeaways
- Actionable AI frameworks to streamline workflows, enhance quality, and automate repetitive PM tasks.
- Improved ability to identify high-impact AI opportunities within workflows and teams, translating insights into concrete next steps for operational and customer-facing improvements.
- A future-ready PM toolkit to improve decision-making, strengthen client/stakeholder communication, and drive scalable, high-impact localization operations.
Session 1 - Smarter Workflows & Quality Control
10 February - Time: 07:00am - 8:30am PDT (4pm - 5:30 CET)
During this first session you will learn how to integrate AI into everyday project workflows to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and strengthen QA processes. We will also provide practical methods for using AI to streamline reviews, catch errors earlier, and increase delivery speed without compromising quality.
Guest Speaker: Lucia García de Pablo (Phrase)
Session 2 - Data & Value-driven Decisions
17 February - Time: 07:00am - 8:30am PDT (4pm - 5:30 CET)
Participants will learn how to use very intuitive tools, and AI-assisted analysis to identify risk and value drivers across localization use cases. This session emphasizes iterative improvement using AI, data analysis, and a value-focused mindset that helps PMs prioritize what delivers the greatest impact for their clients.
Guest Speaker: Jose Uribe (All-in Global)
Session 3 - Technical Foundations & Integration
24 February - Time: 07:00am - 8:30am PDT (4pm - 5:30 CET)
During this session attendees will get a clear, accessible view of the technical side of AI and how it fits into localization production. They will analyze data flows, integrations, and automation opportunities, equipping them to collaborate effectively with technical teams and implement stable, scalable AI-enabled processes.
Guest Speaker: Henrik Kühnemann (Translators Scandinavia)
Registration Options
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Price |
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MEMBER TICKET
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FREE |
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NONMEMBER TICKET
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$250.00 |
Moderator
Myriam Garcia
Kobalt’s first-ever hire and now the brains behind our tech stack, Myriam leads the way in building smarter workflows that deliver better results for clients and for us. From choosing the right AI tools to integrating automation, she's always balancing quality, scalability, and efficiency. If it runs smoothly, Myriam’s probably behind it. She is Kobalt's tech strategist, AI whisperer and workflow architect all rolled into one.
Speakers
Lucia García de Pablo
With more than fifteen years of experience in the localization industry, I have performed virtually every role in the workflow: translator, reviewer, data annotator, project manager, team lead, and solutions architect, working across both services and technology.
Curious by nature, I have a deep passion for learning. For me, a software or process error is not an obstacle but an invitation to experiment, understand, and improve. I enjoy exploring new ideas, tools, and approaches that drive efficiency and quality.
I am particularly inspired by discovering other cultures and ways of seeing the world—something I consider essential in a profession shaped by global exchange and intercultural communication.
I hold a degree in Translation and Interpreting from the University of Salamanca and a master’s in Translation Technologies (Tradumática) from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, a combination that has strengthened my hybrid profile in both language and technology.
Jose Uribe
Product design engineer with more than 15 years of experience leading innovation strategies. Extensive experience in the development of products and services based on artificial intelligence, as well as in process automation.
A strategic and empathetic leader recognized for fostering innovative mindsets, driving active learning, and guiding cross-functional teams in the creation of transformative products and projects that generate high value.
Known for applying a hands-on, lean approach to product and service development, with a focus on language technologies and the integration of AI into scalable, human-centered solutions.
Currently, leading innovation in the language services industry through the implementation of SaaS business model centered on instant customized translations, enhancing cost efficiency, flexibility, and customer retention.
Henrik Kühnemann
Automation aficionado, translator turned technologist, constant on a quest to learn. Coming up on 15 years in language services, currently managing a team of ten and exploring the future of language services.
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