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
GALA News
News and announcements from GALA
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
The aim is to understand the challenges and future directions the industry should take, as well as what GALA, as the world’s largest non-profit trade organization, can do to continue supporting its members while ensuring its own relevance during a period of apparent technological disruption. Continue Reading
GALA members recently voted on four proposed amendments to the association’s bylaws. Each measure passed with strong support, receiving less than 10% opposition. A full report of the results is available here. The amendments were designed to streamline operations, strengthen governance, and... Continue Reading
In September, members will be invited to approve amendments to GALA's bylaws that are being proposed by the board of directors. The key changes include adding an individual category of membership and lengthening the term of board service by one year. Continue Reading