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Many accomplished women are qualified for board service, yet never seriously consider pursuing a paid seat. Some assume they are not quite ready. Others believe they might be ready, but want to understand exactly what it takes to earn a place at the table. In reality, board readiness comes from recognizing the strategic value you […]

SUNNYVALE, California, USA — May 11, 2026 — Women in Localization (W.L.), the leading professional organization for women in the localization industry, today announced a strategic alliance with TAUS, a global leader in translation quality and language technology. At a pivotal moment for AI in language services, this partnership connects global community leadership with deep […]

SUNNYVALE, California, USA, April 14, 2026 – Women in Localization (W.L.), the leading professional organization for women in the localization industry, today announced the Board appointment of Marie Flacassier as Treasurer. This appointment reinforces W.L.’s commitment to strong financial stewardship as a foundation for sustained global growth and long-term community impact. As W.L. continues to […]

SUNNYVALE, California, USA — January 15, 2026 — Women in Localization (W.L.), the leading global professional organization for the localization and globalization industry, today announced that co-founder Anna N. Schlegel will continue as President in 2026. 2026 Board of Directors The 2026 Board of Directors reflects W.L.’s continued focus on scale, innovation, and global impact: […]

SUNNYVALE, California, USA, September 11, 2025. Women in Localization (W.L.), the leading professional organization for women in the localization industry, is excited to announce the launch of a new chapter in East Africa. This will be W.L.’s thirty-fourth (34th) chapter and will comprise the East African community of 8 countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, […]

SUNNYVALE, California, USA, September 3, 2025. Women in Localization (W.L.), the leading professional organization for women in the localization industry is excited to announce the launch of a new chapter in the United States. The New York chapter will be based in New York City and will be W.L.’s thirty-third (33rd) chapter. Leading the New […]

SUNNYVALE, California, USA — August 18, 2025. Women in Localization (W.L.), the leading professional organization for women in the localization industry, has released its 2024 Impact Report. The report reflects a year of growth, innovation, and strengthened community ties across its global network. In its second year of publication, the Women in Localization Impact Report […]

SUNNYVALE, California, USA, August 12, 2025. The localization industry’s premier event, LocWorld54, will take place October 14–16, 2025, at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, California. With this year’s theme, “What’s Next?”, the conference invites global content professionals to explore the trends, technologies, and leadership strategies shaping the future of localization. Known for its expert-led […]

By Anna N. Schlegel, Women in Localization, President and Co-Founder  As we reach the halfway point of 2025, it remains a challenging year for women around the world. And yet, our mission is constant, urgent, and unwavering. Our Women in Localization community is not only growing: it’s accelerating, evolving, and deepening its global impact. I  […]

SUNNYVALE, California, USA, April 4, 2025. The localization industry’s premier event, LocWorld53, will take place June 3–5, 2025, at the Clarion Hotel Malmö Live in Malmö, Sweden. The conference will bring together global experts to explore the latest developments in globalization strategy, AI, content management, and localization. Known for its high-value sessions and international networking […]