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There are more women than ever in the localization industry, and business is booming. That’s just one reason why Women in Localization (W.L.) is extending its reach across the globe this year with new chapters, expanding into brand-new geographic and economic territories. Women in Localization is now the premier professional organization worldwide for advancing women […]

Women in Localization (W.L.) expands its reach by introducing its 28th chapter in Switzerland. Amaia Zaballa Zarzosa, from Varian, leads as the Chapter Manager. The Swiss chapter anticipates fostering connections and sharing best practices within the dynamic localization community driven by numerous multinational companies. Chapter Manager Amaia Zaballa Zarzosa emphasizes the eagerness of localizers to collaborate and exchange ideas at events, with plans to offer new opportunities for professionals to connect and learn. The inaugural event on March 7, 2024, at Avaloq headquarters in Zurich Manegg, marks the beginning of in-person gatherings focused initially on the Zurich area and expanding as interest grows. Gratitude is expressed to members and leaders supporting Women in Localization’s mission to advance women and the localization industry globally.

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It’s an amazing time to be in the localization industry. Our billion-dollar industry is consistently being transformed by emerging market needs, medical advances, geopolitical changes, and groundbreaking technologies — say hello to Gen AI — you name it, we touch it and these events are all revolutionizing traditional approaches to global growth. At the center […]

SUNNYVALE, California, USA, January 9, 2024. Women in Localization (W.L.), the leading professional organization for women in the localization industry, is proud to announce Women in Localization co-founder Anna N Schlegel as the organization’s President for 2024. Board changes include Cecilia Maldonado serving as Vice President for 2024 while continuing to lead the Operations & […]

SUNNYVALE, California, USA, November 6, 2023. Women in Localization (W.L.), the leading professional organization for women in the localization industry, celebrated its 15th Anniversary as a global community dedicated to the advancement of women in the localization industry. Members, supporters, sponsors, partners, and volunteers gathered together Thursday, October 12, 2023 at The Glasshouse in San […]

SUNNYVALE, California, USA, February 7, 2023. Women in Localization (W.L.), the leading professional organization for women in the localization industry, is proud to announce its 2023 Global Sponsors. The ten sponsors for 2023 are a mix of new and returning localization organizations. New Sponsors Smartling and Intento join as Platinum Sponsors, MasterWord as a Gold […]

SUNNYVALE, California, USA, January 4, 2023. Women in Localization (W.L.), the leading professional organization for women in the localization industry, is proud to announce Carrie Fischer as the 2023 President of Women in Localization. Fischer will also continue to lead the organization’s Global Community Program. Board changes include Olga Beregovaya serving as Vice President for […]

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, USA, June 8, 2022. Women in Localization (W.L.), the leading professional organization for women in the localization industry, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS). MIIS is a specialized graduate school of Middlebury College based in Monterey, California, offering several industry-recognized graduate-level […]

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, USA, January 21, 2022. Women in Localization (W.L.), the leading professional organization for women in the localization industry, is proud to announce their 2022 Board of Directors and Global Sponsors. These individuals and organizations are vital in advancing this global community of women and the localization industry. Cecilia Maldonado returns as President […]

Vistatec, the Think Global Forum, and the Think Global Awards took home a prestigious TITAN Platinum award and three Gold awards this year in the categories of Non-Profit, Best Global Marketing Campaign, Business Events, and Best Event Marketing Campaign for the Think Global Awards program at the recent TITAN Business Awards (TITAN). The program, which […]