Navigating the AI Revolution

Conversations with CEOs and CTOs of Language Service Providers

This is one of those moments in history when a whole ecosystem quickly becomes outdated and needs to adapt and change radically in order to survive. Language was until recently the exclusive domain of human intelligence.

Now, with the emergence of AI and the superpower of LLMs, the professional practice of translators and writers is constantly challenged by machine intelligence.

In the session titled “Industry in Transformation” we talk with company owners and technology leaders from the multibillion dollar language industry about how they steer their companies in the right direction during this revolutionary period.

The CEO Conversation: Leading Through Change

The first part of the session, The CEO Conversation will feature Marco Trombetti ( Translated ), John Fennelly ( Lionbridge ), and Véronique Özkaya ( Summa Linguae Technologies ) who will delve into the business challenges that come with scaling down on human resources while simultaneously ramping up investments in AI.

We’re moving away from traditional set-ups and processes. You want to attract new customers, but at the same time retaining your current customers. How do you balance being defensive and proactive in the face of such rapid change?

For anyone interested in how AI is reshaping the language industry, this conversation is not to be missed. The insights shared here will offer a rare glimpse into the decision-making processes of the industry’s top leaders as they reinvent their businesses.

The CTO Conversation: Innovating for the Future

Following the CEOs, the CTO Conversation will dive into the technical challenges and innovations required to thrive in this new landscape. This session will feature insights from Marcus Casal ( Lionbridge ), Grainne Maycock ( Acolad group ), Matthew Hardy ( RWS Group ), and Chris Grebisz ( Welocalize ) and is co-hosted by Wayne Bourland ( Dell Technologies ) and Jaap Van Der Meer ( TAUS ).

The technology leaders will discuss their strategies for prioritizing AI investments, the technological hurdles they’re facing, and how they are positioning their companies to not just survive but thrive in the AI era.

As companies adjust to the transformative power of AI, the role of CTOs has perhaps never been more critical. This conversation will provide insights into how these leaders are innovating to ensure their companies stay ahead of the curve, offering practical takeaways for anyone in the industry grappling with similar challenges.

If you haven’t registered for the TAUS Massively Multilingual AI Conference in Albuquerque on 2-4 October yet, there’s still time. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this critical conversation and to connect with fellow industry leaders who are shaping the future of our industry.

We look forward to seeing you in Albuquerque!