If you're ready to explore the potential for change, don't miss EX:CHANGE 2026. Organized by the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) and marking its 40th anniversary, this two-day event takes place 1–2 July 2026 in Milton Keynes, UK and is focused on participation, not... Continue Reading
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Join Us at EAMT 2026 in Tilburg, Netherlands! The 26th Annual Conference of the European Association for Machine Translation (EAMT) is taking place June 15–18, 2026, at the Schouwburg Concertzaal in Tilburg, Netherlands, hosted by Tilburg University's ISMT Research Group. EAMT 2026 is the... 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
Boostlingo’s State of Interpreting Technology 2026 Report, based on 370+ stakeholders, finds that language access is expanding but unreliable. Half report unmet interpreter needs. Rising operational complexity—not supply alone—drives gaps. AI interpreting is emerging, but effective orchestration acr Continue Reading
Creative Words is pleased to announce its partnership with Webvisibility, an Italian search and web analytics agency specializing in digital visibility strategies, search marketing, and AI-powered search optimization. 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
We are pleased to announce that Digitaldrop Inc, and Adept Corporation have integrated our management resources to strengthen our business foundation and expand our service capabilities. We have re-started operations as the new “Digitaldrop Inc,". 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