GALA Opens 2027 Call for Volunteers GALA members can apply through 22 November to help lead special interest groups, share their expertise, and shape GALA's research and programs. 9 November 2026 – The Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) today opened its Call for Volunteers... Continue Reading
The votes are in. GALA members have elected four directors to the GALA Board of Directors: Annelise Finegan, Erik Vogt, Johan Botha, and Yana Dinchiyska. Thank you to every candidate Before we introduce the new directors, we want to thank everyone who stood for election this year. Running for a... Continue Reading
New in 2027: Live and Multilingual Subtitling GALA is looking for a member partner to provide multilingual subtitles for our virtual events in 2027. The work covers about 20 webinars and 12 GALA Academy recordings. It includes live subtitles in Zoom during virtual events, and captions for the... Continue Reading
GALA announces 13 candidates for four open seats on its 2027-2029 Board of Directors. Member voting runs 14 October to 02 November 2026. Read their profiles. Continue Reading
Language professionals in 60+ countries explain why they join GALA: practical peer-led education, candid industry dialogue, and a network that answers. Continue Reading
See What Membership Really Offers The localization industry moves fast. Keeping current on technology, best practices, and where it’s all headed isn't optional, it’s how you evolve to stay competitive. GALA is committed to building the education and professional development resources... Continue Reading
The language and localization industry moves quickly, and GALA membership is built to move with it. Membership means access to the knowledge and networks that help you stay ahead, and it means being part of an organization that keeps evolving alongside the industry it serves. Continue Reading
The World Cup wrapped, and with it, everyone's last good excuse for not reading. No more matches to argue about at your desk. So here's the stack we've been sitting on all summer: the ten most-read pieces in GALA's Resource Center. Continue Reading
Nearly a quarter century ago, three community-minded entrepreneurs saw a gap. The Language Industry Standards Association (LISA) served enterprise globalization teams well, but small- and mid-sized language businesses had nowhere to call home. Continue Reading
Ongoing collaboration makes professional development resources more accessible to language professionals worldwide while advancing best practices in language access. (NEW YORK) July 9, 2026 – The Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) and Welocalize, Inc., a leading provider... Continue Reading
We are aware of an increase in phishing and spoofing emails that appear to come from GALA. These messages may use familiar branding or language but are not sent by GALA staff and are designed to trick recipients into sharing personal information or moving conversations off secure channels. Continue Reading
Each year, GALA’s Annual Survey offers a candid look at how our community experiences the association. We find out what’s working well and where we must improve, and we gauge the community’s sentiments about the association and the value we create. Continue Reading
