Globalization and Localization Association (GALA)

From realistic synthetic voices to emotional dubbing, voice technology is bridging global gaps while keeping the human touch. Read this article by Jonny Stringer about the evolution of video localization: https://ow.ly/9PWh50UzbGJ

2025 is a significant year for web accessibility due to the implementation of the European Accessibility Act (EAA). The GALA Academy on accessibility will cover learn the main aspects of web accessibilty: WCAG guidelines, document remediation, and multimedia accessibility. Register here: https://ow.ly/p89s50UgLcA

Calling all localization professionals, translators, post-editors, language specialists, content creators, localization vendor managers, trainers, and AI tool product managers. There are only a few days left to register for the first of a 3-part workshop on all things prompt design. This event is organized in collaboration with EUATC and it's free for GALA and EUATC members. This first session of the 3-part prompt design workshop will introduce the mechanics of LLMs and explain how their training and your prompts define the output. Register here: https://ow.ly/4gMr50UbHxY

Are you a language service professional? Join this FREE webinar by Innoword by Saltlux Innovation to learn how the company navigates the complexities of translation project management, from handling tight deadlines to managing diverse language pairs. Register here: https://ow.ly/94z950UgErY

GALA's Annual Survey will launch soon and members who complete the survey will have a chance to win our top prize: One free ticket to GALA 2025 Montreal! If you don't currently receive emails from GALA, you will need to register for our mailing list before the survey goes out on 14 January: https://lnkd.in/gF_E5rKp Not a GALA member? Take the survey and you'll qualify for our other grand prize of a free ad in our monthly newsletter (USD $850 value!).

Let's talk about the science of customer behavior! Understanding why customers make decisions is crucial for any business aiming to improve acquisition, retention, and advocacy. Join Giulia Panozzo for a FREE webinar on Customer Neuroscience, where you'll explore: -The role of attention, emotions, and biases in decision-making. - How to apply neuroscience principles to connect meaningfully with your audience. - Ethical considerations in leveraging consumer insights. Walk away with actionable strategies to optimize your marketing funnel at every stage. Register here: https://ow.ly/IriS50UjVBv

Calling all localization professionals, translators, post-editors, language specialists, content creators, localization vendor managers, trainers, and AI tool product managers. There are only a few days left to register for the first of a 3-part workshop on all things prompt design. This event is organized in collaboration with EUATC and it's free for GALA and EUATC members. This first session of the 3-part prompt design workshop will introduce the mechanics of LLMs and explain how their training and your prompts define the output. Register here: https://ow.ly/KSoA50UbHxX

2025 is a significant year for web accessibility due to the implementation of the European Accessibility Act (EAA). The GALA Academy on accessibility will cover learn the main aspects of web accessibilty: WCAG guidelines, document remediation, and multimedia accessibility. Join this stellar group of experts: Jessica Yaacoub, MBA, Bruce Adelson, Milena Spelta Parenti and Carlo Eugeni Register here: https://ow.ly/p89s50UgLcA

Hear, hear! In collaboration with our friends at EUATC, we are organizing a 3-session workshop on prompt design with Marina Pantcheva (RWS). The workshop is free for GALA and EUATC members. Join our 3-part webinar series and learn everything there is to know about prompt design: 1) How do LLMs really work? 2) The science and art of prompt design and 3) Evaluating LLM responses. Register here for the first session on 9 January: https://lnkd.in/gr3d3xzf

FINAL CALL! Are you an innovator in the language industry? Your insights could be center stage at GALA Innovates Montreal 2025! Whether you’ve built an intelligent solution, explored emerging tech, or crafted a strategy that’s reshaping the industry, we want to hear your story. Let’s inspire growth and redefine innovation together. 📅 April 13–15, 2025 | Montreal Submit your proposal today: 🔗 https://ow.ly/XAMb50UpNpn