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Inclusive Language SIG, June 2025

25 Jun 2025

08:00 AM to 09:00 AM

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Inclusivity in Indian Languages: What Foreign Businesses Must Know

India is home to over 19,500 languages and dialects, yet only a few dominate the digital, corporate & policy landscape. In this session, Shrushti Chhapia (eLanguageWorld) will dive into how language intersects with gender, caste, and accessibility in India, and what that means for businesses looking to grow in this dynamic market. From digital exclusion to inclusive tech and real-world case studies, this talk offers an essential lens for localization, product design, and brand communication.

Note: SIG meetings are not recorded, so please feel free to join the live meeting for however long your schedule allows.

About the Inclusive Language SIG

The Inclusive Language SIG explores developing linguistic considerations relating to inclusivity, belonging, and accessibility. The group explores different themes, including implementing inclusive and accessible language initiatives, updates to terminology, and global linguistic developments.

The group is moderated by Serge Ansar (International Baccalaureate), Amanda Hawthorne (Electronic Arts), Bettiana Quiroga (Eriksen Translations Inc), and Liza Dziahel (Alconost).

GALA Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are global communities that connect members on topics of mutual interest led by volunteer moderators.

Host organization: Globalization and Localization Association

Event Speakers

Shrushti Chhapia

eLanguageWorld

Shrushti Chhapia is the CEO & co-founder of eLanguageWorld, a language solutions company specializing in Indian and Southeast Asian languages. With 10+ years of experience and a Master's in Translation from the UK, she bridges global strategy with deep regional insight. Shrushti is also a council member at the Association of Translation Companies (UK) and a board nominee at GALA. She is passionate about making language services more inclusive, innovative, and impactful, especially in underrated markets like India & Southeast Asia.

Serge Ansar

International Baccalaureate

Experienced head of multilingual content production, with a demonstrated history of translation management and deployment of localization and publishing technologies. Skilled in team building, coaching for professional development and design and implementation of stakeholder-focused service strategies.

Liza Dziahel

Alconost

Liza is a Marketing Manager at Alconost, a global translation and localization agency with over 600 native-speaking translators working in more than 100 languages. With a passion for thought leadership content and all things global, she is responsible for managing the company's digital communication channels, including the blog, social media, and community discussions.