SUNNYVALE, California, USA, April 17, 2024. Women in Localization (W.L.), the leading professional organization for women in the localization industry, is proud to announce the release of the organization’s first-ever impact report for 2023.
While Women in Localization’s impact during the organization’s 15-year history is undeniable, the 2023 Impact Report is the first time that data has been collected to measure the true extent of W.L.’s impact and continued growth.
2023 was a momentous year for Women in Localization, which marked 15 years since its co-founding by Anna N. Schlegel, Eva Klaudinyova, and Silvia Avary. During this time, the organization has experienced steady and sustained growth.
As of April 2024, W.L. has 13,000 members and a community of 30,000, both of which are increasing daily. By the end of 2024, the organization expects to expand from 29 to 35 global chapters, furthering its mission to provide professional development, networking, and a sense of community for its members.
“Women in Localization continues to grow every day, and this remarkable growth wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our Sponsors,” said 2024 Women in Localization President and co-Founder Anna N. Schlegel. “We owe so much to so many people for the success of our organization – Sponsors, Partners, Members, Volunteers, and our Board. We are fortunate to have such a supportive and dedicated community around the world.”
Other 2023 accomplishments include the launch of a new Mentorship platform, MentorEase, and matching over 100 mentors and mentees, which surpassed expectations to reach a new milestone. Last year also saw W.L. refresh its website and launch three video series on Instagram called Be Inspired, Be Empowered, and Ask the Chapter. During a year when many faced layoffs and job uncertainty, Women in Localization’s job board proved to be popular with 37 companies advertising roles, 66 positions posted, and over 1,074 clicks.
Drawing 7,245 total registrations in 2023, Women in Localization’s events continue to be popular. After putting all in-person events on hold during the pandemic, face-to-face events returned in 2023. W.L. held 36 in-person events last year, with networking and happy hours generating the highest attendance. Among 2023’s 34 virtual events, AI-related topics such as “Beyond MT: Navigating the new AI-driven localization landscape” and “Product Management in AI” generated the most registrations.
Going forward, Women in Localization will release an Impact Report annually to measure the organization’s progress.
“We look forward to tracking Women in Localization’s impact on our industry,” said Schlegel. “There is a strong demand for new Chapters and we have ambitious plans for our organization. This report will help us better understand where we have been and where we need to go.”
Copies of the report are available for download on the Women in Localization website.
About Women in Localization
Women in Localization (W.L.) was founded in 2008 by Silvia Avary-Silveira, Eva Klaudinyova, and Anna N. Schlegel, and is the leading professional organization for women in the localization industry with over 13,000 members globally. Its mission is to foster a global community for the advancement of women and the localization industry. It aims to provide an open, collaborative forum where women can share expertise and experience and help each other move forward in their careers. Started in the San Francisco Bay Area, W.L. has expanded its membership to include women across the globe, encouraging members to meet in other local geographies. To learn more, visit www.womeninlocalization.com. You can also follow W.L. on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.