Same Table, Other Side: A Client-to-Vendor AMA for the Future of Localization (Part 2)
GALA Client SIG Meeting - June 2026
This GALA Client SIG meeting is open to all GALA members.
In their previous session, the GALA Client SIG opened the floor for vendors to ask clients the questions they do not always get to ask.
Now, they are turning the table.
Client-side localization teams are navigating AI, leaner resources, changing tech stacks, new quality expectations, and pressure to scale.
Three prominent representatives from the vendor-side, Ricard Sierra (Kobalt), Vasso Pouli (Sandberg Translation Partners), Johan Botha (Folio Online), are being asked to open up the conversation and offer diverse perspectives on the evolving role of LSPs.
So let’s talk about it. Openly.
Join the GALA Client SIG for a moderated AMA (i.e. Ask Me Anything) where client-side localization professionals ask vendors the real questions about what partnership needs to look like in 2026 and beyond. It's going to be a honest, practical dialogue. Moderated, timed, and audience-driven.
Whether you are a client rethinking your localization model or an LSP redefining your value, this conversation is for you.
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GALA Special Interest Groups
GALA SIGs are global communities that connect members on topics of shared interest led by volunteer moderators. Meet the moderators for the Client SIG.
Julia Carrasco, Coupa
Julia oversees Localization Program Management at Coupa, where she coordinates various teams, identifies software support requirements, and maintains effective cost control. With over a decade of experience on both the client and the service provider sides, Julia has consistently prioritized optimizing processes to achieve outstanding results. She is also an active member of Women in Localization.
Esther Curiel
Esther Curiel is Diagnostics Globalization Manager at animal health leader Zoetis, where she leads localization and global-readiness initiatives. She has over 15 years’ experience building successful teams, enabling global growth, and breaking down communication barriers for global brands. She enjoys collaborating cross-functionally and bringing technology, content strategy, and global user experience together. Esther is a frequent speaker at industry events, and an active participant in globalization innovation.
Agnes Schöndorni-Schönner, GoTo Technologies Germany GmbH
Fuelled by a passion for connecting people and products across languages and cultures, Agnes thrives where technology and creativity intersect. With over a decade at GoTo (former LogMeIn), she started as a localization leader at a fast-growing startup and helped scale global efforts across UI, marketing, and documentation. Her role has evolved alongside the company, taking her across borders and into a global team where she now oversees web and marketing localization, with a focus on international SEO and driving major tech initiatives.
Prior to GoTo, Agnes honed her expertise with 10 years on the LSP front, mastering the entire localization cycle – marketing translations, editing, project management, vendor management, and terminology. This extensive foundation helps her shape a holistic view on how people and technology work together.
Diego Cresceri (Creative Words)
Diego Cresceri is the CEO and Founder of Creative Words, a language services company based in Italy. With over 20 years in the language industry, he has worked as translator, PM, and COO before launching his own company in 2016. Former President of ELIA and current Advisory Board member of CLIA, Diego is a regular speaker on AI, entrepreneurship, and the future of language services.
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