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Addressing Translation Challenges of NGOs: The Potential Role of…
Society undergoes a continual evolution over time, shaped by various influential factors such as globalization, technological advancements, and changing migratory patterns in recent decades. This has underscored the growing significance of communication and information exchange in our ongoing adaptation to the evolving social landscape.
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Inclusive Language + Terminology SIG March 2024 Meeting - Ubisoft’s…
Monthly Agenda - Ubisoft’s Localization Deep Dive In D&I
Join us to hear from Ana Paredes how Ubisoft is approaching diversity and inclusion in their localization work.
About the Inclusive Language & Terminology SIG
This SIG explores developing linguistic considerations relating to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The group explores different themes, including implementing inclusive language initiatives, technical updates to terminology, and global linguistic developments. Meetings are not recorded.
GALA Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are member-only committees tha...
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Audiovisual Localization SIG March 2024 Meeting
Monthly Topic
Easy Language in Audiovisual:
What is Easy Language (and what is not!)
Some rules (grammar, meanings, and multimodality)
Intended users & beneficiaries
Easy language & the audiovisual
Use cases & information
Attendees are not required to attend the full meeting, feel free to join for however long your schedule allows.
About the Audiovisual Localization SIG
This SIG will work to demystify audiovisual localization, provide a forum for questions and concerns, and try to keep up with the ever-increasing rate of technological change. Meetings wi...
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Inclusive Language + Terminology SIG February 2024 Meeting
Are you still interested in increasing inclusive language but don't know where to start? If so, we've got something that's going to help. This month we'll be sharing our Inclusive Language SIG one pager, which gives essential tips for those considering inclusive language localization. We haven't finalised it yet because we would love your input before adding the graphics.
You can also view the infographic in advance on Basecamp.
About the Inclusive Language & Terminology SIG
This SIG explores developing linguistic considerations relating to Diversity, Equity, and Inclu...
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Audiovisual Localization SIG February 2024 Meeting
About the Audiovisual Localization SIG
This SIG will work to demystify audiovisual localization, provide a forum for questions and concerns, and try to keep up with the ever-increasing rate of technological change. Meetings will be a mix of service and technology based topics. Meetings are not recorded.
GALA Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are member-only committees that connect members on topics of mutual interest and make meaningful contributions to GALA’s knowledge base. Learn more about participating in SIGs.
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Event Calendar for the Localization Institute
As we step into the promising landscape of 2024, why not kickstart the new year by making a commitment to propel your career in the dynamic realm of localization? The Localization Institute is here to support you in achieving this...
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GALA 2024 Program
GALA 2024 Program
Navigating the Rise of AI: Dos and Don'ts, Myths and Truths for a New AI-Assisted Localization Industry
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GALA Call For Content - 2024
Every quarter, GALA publishes a Call for Content to invite translation, localization, and interpreting professionals to share their expertise by creating and contributing relevant content.
Submitted content should be original, informative, and engaging. It should address topics relevant to the industry. This can include localization and interpreting best practices, emerging trends and technological advancements, case studies, and industry insights.
You can write a blog post, an article, present a webinar, moderate a panel discussion, or do an interview with ...
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Mitra Translations
MiTRa Translations Ltd. is a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience in the translation industry. We have grown to become one of the largest LSPs in Bulgaria with a wide range of services and a renowned partner to numerous clients and corporations worldwide. MiTRa offers comprehensive language solutions such as translation, document legalisation, machine translation post-editing, content localisation, desktop publishing, audiovisual (multimedia) translation, editing and proofreading, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, linguistic quality assurance, and more. Our premier p...
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GALA Top Content in 2023
At GALA we keep a close eye on our stats, especially when it comes to content. Stats yield insights into your information needs—and your passions in the field of language and localization. So, we’re happy to share with you our list of the most popular content contributed by GALA members in 2023.
GALA Content: What’s In It for You?
Why invest your time in reading GALA’s webinars, articles and blog posts, and checking out the webinars? Because they’re food for thought as you evolve your 2022 business strategy. Besides, catching up on content is a great way to prepare for GALA Val...
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Day Translations Launches Innovative Watch App for On-Demand Language…
December 2023 – Day Translations, a leading provider of language services, has just unveiled its cutting-edge watch app designed to streamline access to interpreting and translation services on demand. Available for both iOS and Android platforms, the Day Interpreting and Day Translations watch apps promise to revolutionize the way customers connect with language professionals.
The Day Interpreting watch app caters to users seeking on-demand interpreting services, coupled with the unique feature of session recording. With just a few taps on their smartwatches, customers can effortlessly l...
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Translated’s New MT Solution Fuses Advances in AI with Human Expertise to…
ModernMT now offers customers the ability to fine-tune their adaptive models in real time, through ongoing, targeted reviews of low-confidence MT translations.
Translations are delivered instantly via API, while revisions are performed in the background by qualified translators for daily updates to the MT engine.
Customers can monitor translation quality and vary the amount of human involvement to increase the pace of improvement.
ROME, DECEMBER 19, 2023 - Translated, a leading provider of AI-powered language solutions, today unveiled the first dynamic, adaptive machine trans...
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GALA 2024 Visa Information
Visa Information
Whether you need a visa to enter Spain depends on your nationality. Please visit the Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores for more information.
Visa Invitation Letters
As the conference organizer, GALA can provide a letter of invitation to delegates who are registered for the conference. Invitation letters may take up to a week to process. GALA will only provide letters of invitation to individuals already registered for the conference.
We recognize that visa applications can be denied. GALA will waive cancellation fees for delegates who do no...
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DNNs for Kannada-English Machine Translation
When people think of India, it’s common to associate the country with linguistic diversity. In fact, apart from Sanskrit, there are 21 modern Indian languages. Among these are Gujarati, Hindi, Kashmiri, Malayalam, Nepali, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and others. Of course, one of these 21 languages is the lesser-known Kannada.
Spoken natively by around 47 million people, it is the second-oldest of the four Dravidian languages that is spoken mainly in Karnataka in southwestern India. It also has an extensive literary tradition with the oldest Kannada inscription being discovered...
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Flitto meets emerging AI startups representing the ASEAN region to discuss…
South Korea’s leading language data and translation company Flitto engages in a productive discussion on various business opportunities in the field of AI with three final winners of the 2023 ASEAN-Korea AI Youth FESTA, demonstrating its advanced language data building capabilities and AI-powered translation solutions
Seoul, Dec. 13, 2023: Flitto (CEO Simon Lee, KOSDAQ 300080), a leading language data and translation service provider, announced on the 14th that it had discussions on plans to collaborate on AI technology with three emerging AI startups representing the ASEAN ...
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GALA 2024 Networking & Social Events
GALA 2024 Networking & Social Events
Depending on whom you ask, you may hear that the social events are the highlight of GALA's signature translation and localization conference. We create a welcoming environment for newcomers and veterans alike. Meeting old friends and making new ones is one of the best parts of a GALA conference!
Admission to most social events is included with full GALA conference registration. Guest tickets for the Welcome Reception and GALA Dinner may be purchased for those not in the industry (family, spouse, etc.). Industry professionals who would like to atte...
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Alexander Ulichnowski Appointed as CEO of Argos Multilingual
San Francisco (CA), December 13, 2023 – Argos Multilingual, a leader in the global content solutions market, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander Ulichnowski as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With his extensive experience in the language services industry, Ulichnowski is expected to drive the company's growth and further enhance its position among the top 25 providers globally.
Ulichnowski has been a prominent figure in the language industry since 2001, holding various key positions in production and client services. Most recently, he served as the Chief Operating O...
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Language Technology in Africa: Where Do We Stand?
This July we interviewed GALA Champion Johan Botha (Director of Folio Online) to discuss the challenges and the misconceptions of the localization market in Africa.
Technology in Africa is experiencing significant growth and transformation. Several African countries are fostering vibrant tech ecosystems, with numerous startups springing up across the continent. Tech hubs and incubators in cities such as Lagos, Nigeria; Nairobi, Kenya; and Cape Town, South Africa are contributing to innovation and entrepreneurship.
In September 2023, TIME published its list of the 100 most inf...
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Report from the GALA Town Hall on AI in 2023
The GALA community gathered at the beginning of December to reflect on “the year of AI,” to discuss how it actually impacted the global language industry, and to look ahead to what 2024 may have in store. The discussion was moderated by GALA board member Dave Ruane who was joined by Britta Aagaard and Jose Palomares (also GALA board members) who represented the supplier and enterprise perspectives, respectively.
GALA Members can access the Town Hall recording here (make sure to log in).
Part 1: What We Learned in 2023
It’s fair to say that AI was not the life-changin...
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GALA Issues RFP for Subtitling Services
For the first time in its nearly 22 year history, GALA plans to subtitle its webinar and conference recordings. GALA has issued a request for proposals (RFP) which will be open until mid-January.
GALA is seeking proposals from GALA-member companies providing audiovisual localization services. The RFP specifies services for English subtitles, but the association will consider other services as well, including transcription, live captioning, and subtitling in other languages.
GALA's global audience has a high degree of English proficiency, yet some members have indicated they would appreci...
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Announcing the 2024 GALA Board of Directors
GALA is honored to announce the results of the Board Elections 2024-2025 term. The GALA Board of Directors is comprised of volunteer members who are elected by the GALA membership to serve for two-year terms. Their mandate is to set the association's strategic direction.
We had ten highly qualified candidates representing GALA's diverse community running for three open positions. After a record voter turnout of 232 votes submitted, we are delighted to welcome the following three candidates to the Board:
Britta Aagard, Chief Business Officer, Semantix [elected for second term]
J...
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We Published Our New Website: HeliCo Global
We're thrilled to announce our new website HeliCo Global, where we're putting the spotlight on our exceptional interpretation services! As a team who have witnessed the evolution of our offerings firsthand, we are excited to introduce a digital area that embodies our dedication to seamless communication across languages.
In today's interconnected world, getting effective interpreting services is crucial, and our new website has been meticulously designed to reflect this belief. With an emphasis on our interpretation services, we're paving the way for individuals and businesses to connect ef...