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SUMMARY:WLSG: Preserving Our Heritage: A Translation Journey
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Confucius Institute\, Women in Localization Singapore Chapter is inviting you to join our first face-to-face event in The Pod @ National Library Singapore – Preserving Our Heritage: A Translation Journey\, from 2pm – 4pm on the 1st of March\, 2025. \n \n\nWe are bringing to you an engaging fireside chat with our honorable speakers as we explore the vital role of translation in celebrating and preserving the rich tapestry of heritage in multicultural Singapore. Below you can find the introduction of our guest speakers: \n \n* Aisyah is an award-winning Malay writer and poet\, passionate about storytelling\, language and translation. She was appointed as a Friend of SG Translate Together by the National Translation Committee and as a mentor by Malay Language Council Singapore. Aisyah received the prestigious Batul Izzuddin Global Citizen Prize and Mendaki Pinnacle Award. She also co-founded two youth literary collectives in Singapore and represented the country at international literary platforms.  \n \n* Shelly’s an award-winning translator\, writer and a cultural intelligence expert. Through her venture TL Global Insights\, she helps organizations to craft narratives that resonate across borders and honor diverse perspectives. Shelly’s also the author of eleven poetry collections and her translation of Sheng Keyi’s Northern Girls was long-listed for the 2012 Man Asian Literary Prize.  \n \n* Narayanan oversees Public Communications targeted at the Tamil-speaking community and is an active member of the Tamil Language Council and the Indian Culture and Language Advisory Panel. He contributes to national efforts to preserve and promote the Tamil language and culture. He also serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at the Singapore University of Social Sciences. \n\n \n2025 is the year Singapore celebrates its 60th birthday. The country is renowned for its diverse cultures and traditions\, and this event will explore how effective translation can enhance our understanding and appreciation of various heritages. Throughout the event\, we hope to share an inspiring dialogue on preserving our past while embracing our multicultural present. You will also have the opportunity to network and discuss with experts who share the same passion with you when it comes to preserving our culture from an translation angle! \n\nPlease note that the event will be held in English and we will offer Halal-friendly refreshments for you to enjoy!\n\nImportant Note\n\nThe event is open and free to all. If you are not a member of Women in Localization yet\, we strongly encourage you to sign up here: https://womeninlocalization.com/sign-up/ \n\n– Membership is completely free and provides access to member-only content\, such as recorded events\, webinars and resources like our job board.\n– Discounts to events organized by our partner organizations.\n– Camaraderie\, networking and support from our members worldwide.\n– …and much more! 🙂\n\nIf you find this event interesting\, consider sharing it with your friends and colleagues so they can register as well! Everybody is welcome to join the wonderful W.L. community of 9\,000+ Localization professionals all over the world.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact us at our email below.
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/wlsg-preserving-our-heritage-a-translation-journey-38456/
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SUMMARY:WLMAD: Don't stop you now! Tu futuro en traducción
DESCRIPTION: 🎯 ¡Prepárate para impulsar tu futuro profesional en la traducción! 🎯 \n \nEl Observatorio de Tecnologías de la Traducción-TecTrad\, el Grado en Traducción e Interpretación de la Universidad Complutense y el Chapter de Madrid de Women in Localization te invitan a un taller interactivo sobre proyección laboral\, abierto a todas las personas interesadas en la industria de la traducción\, la localización y el marketing digital. 🚀\n\n\nContaremos con la presencia de Eugenia Estella\, profesional con más de 20 años de experiencia en la industria de la localización. Como especialista en Adquisición de Talento y Responsable de Mentorship & Education en Women in Localization Madrid\, Eugenia compartirá su conocimiento sobre cómo destacar en el mercado laboral\, qué buscan las empresas y cómo dar los primeros pasos en la industria con éxito. 💼✨  \nAdemás\, se sumarán otras compañeras del chapter de Madrid\, profesionales con perfiles diversos que también ofrecerán valiosas perspectivas y compartirán sus experiencias para ayudarte a dar forma a tu carrera. 💡 \nSi te preguntas “¿Y ahora qué?”\, quieres conocer de primera mano cómo construir una carrera en el mundo de la traducción y la localización o quieres saber qué pasos seguir para alcanzar metas profesionales\, este evento es para ti. \n📅 Fecha: 4 de marzo de 2025 (12.30-14.30) \n📍 Lugar: Salón de Actos Emilia Pardo Bazán\, en el edificio D\, Facultad de Filología\, Universidad Complutense de Madrid. El evento será retransmitido online también -se proporcionará más información al respecto una vez se haya realizado la inscripción al evento. \nNo dejes pasar esta oportunidad de aprender\, conectar y proyectar tu futuro. ¡Nos vemos allí! 😉🎙️  \n#WomenInLocalization #Traducción #FuturoProfesional #Localización
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/wlmad-dont-stop-you-now-tu-futuro-en-traduccin-38434/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T090000
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SUMMARY:WLGC: The Successful Woman’s Wake-Up Call - Lamiaa Laurene Daif
DESCRIPTION:What happens when you have checked all boxes of success\, but your body is screaming for change?\nJoin Women in Localization (Global Community) to learn from Lamiaa Laurene Daif\, former Private Equity Director turned Apple strategist and TEDx speaker\, as she reveals how an auto immune disease became her wakeup call to reinvent success on her own terms.\nIn this raw honest conversation\, you will discover:\n \n\nWhy high achieving women often feel empty despite having it all?\nWhy your body holds the key to authentic leadership and impact?\nThe secret to creating success without sacrificing your wellbeing\n\nALL PARTICIPANTS JOINING THE EVENT WILL GET AN EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT FOR A CUSTOM WORKSHOP HOSTED BY LAMIAA SPECIFICALLY FOR WOMEN IN LOCALIZATION. The workshop will follow our March 6th discussion and be scheduled for March 19th.\n\n \n📅 Date: 6 March\, 2025\n\n⏰ Time: 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM\, Pacific time \n🔗 Location: Online (Zoom) \nType of event: Fireside Chat \nInterview by: Belinda Hilbert \nGuest: Lamiaa Laurene Daif \nAgenda \n\nIntro of Women in Localization & Global Community\nIntroduction to the authors\nFireside Chat\nQ&A\nThis event will be hosted and moderated by the Events team within Global Community of Women in Localization\n\nAbout the Author: \nLamiaa is the Worldwide Growth Strategy Leader for Mac and iPad at Apple\, an Executive and Business coach\, and an award-winning keynote speaker. She created the Inside-Out Model® to help organizations and individuals achieve transformations starting from within. She serves as Treasurer and Board Member for Resonate Workshops\, empowering women and girls in Africa. With over a decade as a Director at Europe’s largest Private Equity Fund\, Lamiaa now supports mission-driven founders as an angel investor and advisor. A Stanford GSB alumna and Robert Joss Scholar\, she is also a TEDx speaker and frequent guest at global conferences on leadership\, women empowerment and innovation. In 2024\, Lamiaa was named to Morocco’s 40 Under 40 list\, the Arab America Foundation’s 40 Under 40 list\, and received the Speaker of the year 2024 award by Women in Tech Network. \n🔴 This live event will be hosted on Zoom\, and it will be recorded. It’s free to attend but you have to register through Eventbrite so we can email you the Zoom login details. \nThe event is open to everyone\, but the recording will only be available to Women in Localization members. \n📢📢📢 Not a member yet? Sign up here! \nMembership is completely free and provides… \n\nAccess to member-only content\, such as recorded events\, webinars and resources\, our job board\nDiscounts to events organized by our partner organizations\nCamaraderie\, networking and support from our members worldwide and much more! 🙂\n\nIf you find this event interesting\, consider sharing with your friends and colleagues so they can register on Eventbrite. Everybody is welcome to attend the live event and join the wonderful W.L. community of 14\,000+ localization professionals. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact us at [email protected] \nWe hope you can join us! \nWomen in Localization Global Community
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/wlgc-the-successful-womans-wake-up-call-lamiaa-laurene-daif-38433/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250307T170000
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SUMMARY:IWD 2025: Women in Localization Accelerates Action for Equality
DESCRIPTION:This year’s IWD focuses on Accelerate Action / For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.\n\nWomen in Localization is bringing together industry leaders for a conversation about action\, empowerment\, and equality. This year’s International Women’s Day theme—Accelerate Action—reminds us that change doesn’t happen on its own. It takes real effort to break down barriers\, create opportunities\, and ensure all women and girls have the rights and resources they need to succeed.\n\nJoin panelists Tulia Lopes\, Monique Zytnik\, and Madhu Sundaramurthy\, along with moderator Agustina Pioli\, for a discussion about the realities women face in their careers. They’ll examine important topics\, including:\n\n✅ How to promote equality in the workplace\n✅ Why women are more likely to seek coaching\n✅ What are the threats and challenges to inclusion and diversity in today’s evolving world\n\nWomen in Localization has always been about empowerment\, innovation\, and community. This event is a chance to connect\, learn\, and be part of the movement toward a more inclusive future. Let’s take the first steps toward equality together.\n\n📆 Date: Friday\, March 7\n\n🕗 Time: 8 AM PT / 5 PM CET\n\n📌 Location: Live on Zoom\n\nPanelists: Tulia Lopes\, Monique Zytnik\, and Madhu Sundaramurthy\n\nModerator: Agustina Pioli\, Women in Localization Program Director\, Marketing\n\n\n\nTulia Lopes is a seasoned Communication Architect\, dedicated to empowering professionals to elevate their influence and impact through effective communication. With over a decade of experience and architectural insight\, she expertly deconstructs communication barriers to build genuine connections.\nTulia’s leadership roles in multinational corporations and extensive project management experience in over 40 languages highlight her commitment to transformative communication. Recognised as “Women of Excellence” by the Women Economic Forum and honoured as a “Distinguished Toastmaster\,” Tulia’s expertise extends globally\, as an acclaimed international speaker and author. As the Immediate Past President of the Professional Speakers Association of Spain\, Tulia continues to champion the art of impactful communication\, embodying its essence in every interaction.\n\n\n\nMonique Zytnik is an award-winning global internal communication leader and author based in Berlin\, Germany. She’s worked internationally\, presented on best-practice communication at world conferences\, and guest lectured at universities. Gartner\, Mumbrella CommsCon\, and the Digital Communication Awards have recognized her campaigns. She regularly shares her knowledge through communication industry publications and podcasts\, drawing on her in-house and consultancy work with organizations including ebay\, DHL Group\, SBS Radio Australia\, and the LEGO Foundation. Her book Internal Communication in the Age of Artificial Intelligence is an Amazon Best Seller and winner of the Goody Business Book Awards Technology-Gamechanger.\n\n\nMadhu Sundaramurthy accidently stumbled into the world of localization in 2006 and her journey at Summa Linguae Technologies has given her the platform to make an impact in the industry globally. She started working in the field of translation and localization after completing her German Language Studies from Munich. Her educational background in Masters in Economics in combination with German Language competency helped her focus in the area of Project Management. Changing technology and new innovations in the industry enabled her to explore the world of Quality Control and Localization Engineering. She was also instrumental in starting the Innovation Hub and introducing technology as a key driver at the workplace.\n\nShe is currently working as the Global HR Director and MD-APAC at Summa Linguae Technologies where she plays a key role in bringing people together\, creating solutions that enable people to succeed.\n\nBesides working on people engagement and client satisfaction\, she also volunteers at Women in Localization as the Board Sponsor for the Global Community and as an Executive – VP at CitLoB (India). This gives her the opportunity to give back to the industry and also learn from a fascinating group of women leaders who believe in empowerment. She also volunteers at the Child Safety Community at her daughter’s school and is the President of the Resident Welfare Association in the community where she lives.
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/iwd-2025-women-in-localization-accelerates-action-for-equality-38480/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250315T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250315T170000
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SUMMARY:WLFR: Mentorat et networking
DESCRIPTION:Accompagner les personnes professionnelles de la localisation et favoriser l’entraide et les échanges au sein de notre belle communauté sont autant de missions qui tiennent  particulièrement à cœur à Women in Localization. \n \nC’est pourquoi\, suite au grand succès rencontré lors de la première édition l’année dernière\, nous sommes très heureuses de vous inviter à notre deuxième événement de mentorat et de networking le samedi 15 mars prochain\, avec la participation de l’ESIT (École supérieure d’interprètes et de traducteurs). 🙏 🤗 \n \nQue vous soyez déjà en activité ou en cours d’études\, c’est une occasion unique de découvrir les multiples facettes des métiers de la localisation présentées par nos intervenantes expérimentées\, et surtout de faire de belles rencontres avec des personnes qui ont les mêmes aspirations que vous. Vous pourrez en effet discuter directement et en personne avec nos intervenantes\, mais aussi avec vos pairs. 👩‍💻👨‍💻 \nAu programme : \n– Présentation de Women in Localization et de notre sponsor\, l’ESIT \n– Présentation de MentorEase\, la plateforme de mentorat de Women in Localization \n– Présentation par nos intervenantes de leurs profils\, de leurs parcours et de leurs expériences \n– Pause café \n– Échanges informels avec nos intervenantes et networking \n \nAttention : les inscriptions seront clôturées le 6 mars. \n📢📢📢 Pas encore membre de Women in Localization ? Adhérez officiellement et gratuitement sur le site de Women in Localization (https://womeninlocalization.com/) en sélectionnant bien le France Chapter pour ne rien rater de notre actualité ! 📰  \nCommunautairement vôtre\, \nL’équipe de Women in Localization France Chapter
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/wlfr-mentorat-et-networking-38463/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250318T093000
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SUMMARY:WLPT: OT2025WL - A tradução não será o que era
DESCRIPTION:  \nA tradução está a evoluir rapidamente\, impulsionada por novas tecnologias\, por mudanças nas expectativas do mercado e pela diversificação das áreas de atuação. A adaptação cultural\, a tecnologia e a especialização desempenham um papel central.  \n \nNeste evento\, promovido pela Women in Localization Portugal Chapter (WLPT) e pelo Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto (ISCAP)\, vamos explorar como estas mudanças estão a redefinir o setor e a criar novas oportunidades. \n \nCom a participação de especialistas de diversas áreas\, discutiremos o impacto da inteligência artificial\, a necessidade de especialização e as competências mais valorizadas no mercado. O evento inclui uma mesa-redonda\, apresentações e momentos de networking\, proporcionando uma experiência dinâmica e interativa. \nConsulte o programa aqui. \n \nInscreva-se já e fique a par das mudanças que estão a moldar o futuro da tradução!
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/wlpt-ot2025wl-a-traduo-no-ser-o-que-era-38462/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250319T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T051756
CREATED:20250220T153701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:-00011130T070000Z
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SUMMARY:Making Sense of AI and MT as a Translator: Join WLDE’s Upcoming Webinar!
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce our next webinar\, taking place on Wednesday\, March 19th\, at 6.30pm CET! \n \nJoin us for an insightful discussion with Cecilia Yalangozian\, an experienced Public English Translator specializing in translation technology. With her expertise in corpus preparation\, MT evaluation\, and workflow automation\, Cecilia will share valuable insights on machine translation and AI from a translator’s perspective. \nAs the Director of Operations at MachineTranslate.org and a board member of the Association for Machine Translation in the Americas (AMTA)\, Cecilia brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Currently working as a Localization Engineer\, she’s perfectly positioned to help us gain a deeper understanding of the role of AI and machine translation in the industry.  \nMark your calendars for Wednesday\, March 19th\, 6.30pm CET\, and join us online for an engaging and informative session. We look forward to seeing you there! \nZoom link for the event: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83467982792
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/making-sense-of-ai-and-mt-as-a-translator-join-wldes-upcoming-webinar-38472/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250320T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250320T180000
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CREATED:20250218T222031Z
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SUMMARY:WLIN: The Power Duo: Engineering & QA in Localization Excellence
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Power Duo: Engineering & QA in Localization Excellence is a must-attend event for professionals looking to refine their skills in managing complex localization workflows. This session will provide an overview of the technical aspects of localization engineering\, covering topics such as file preparation\, automation\, QA strategies\, and troubleshooting common challenges. Industry experts will share best practices and real-world case studies\, equipping attendees with the knowledge to streamline processes\, optimize translation quality\, and enhance efficiency across multilingual projects. \nWhether you’re a localization manager\, engineer\, quality engineer\, or translator\, this event will provide valuable insights into the tools and techniques that drive seamless execution. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions\, explore emerging trends in localization technology\, and gain actionable takeaways to improve their workflows. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your localization engineering expertise and ensure your projects are executed flawlessly. \nSpeakers: \n\n\nBhuvanesh Paranthaman – Software Development Engineer (Localization) | RingCentral \n\n\nKeerthi K V L – Software Development Engineer in Test | RingCentral
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/wlin-the-power-duo-engineering-qa-in-localization-excellence-38468/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T193000
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SUMMARY:WLPNW: Ask Us Anything - Navigating Localization Careers
DESCRIPTION: *RESCHEDULED EVENT FROM NOVEMBER 2024* \n\n\n \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to connect with localization experts face-to-face\, ask the pressing questions on your mind\, and learn more about our industry. Whether you’re curious about how to start in the field\, eager to explore career growth in localization\, or just want to network\, we’re here to share our insights and hear from you. Our event will feature four guest speakers who will share their career journeys and answer questions from the audience. Bring your questions to the event! \n \nLight refreshments will be available. \n\n \n📅 Date: Thursday\, March 20\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Pacific)\n📍 Location: Bellevue City Hall\, Room 1E-112\n450 110th Avenue NE\, Bellevue\, WA 98004 \nThere is complimentary parking in the visitor parking lot. Overflow parking is available in the employee parking garage on P3\, located off of 112th AVE NE between 4th and 6th St. Gates are open 4:30-10:30pm. \nFollow our LinkedIn company page for Women in Localization – US Pacific Northwest as we will continue to post updates there!\nThis in-person event is free to attend but we ask that you register through Eventful so that we can plan for the proper headcount. \n📢📢📢 Remember: \nNot a member yet? Sign up here! \nMembership is completely free and includes… \n\n\nAccess to member-only content\, such as recorded events\, webinars and resources\, our job board \n\n\nDiscounts to events organized by our partner organizations \n\n\nCamaraderie\, networking and support from our members worldwide \n\n\n…and much more! \n\n\nIf you find this event interesting\, consider sharing with your friends and colleagues so they can register. Everybody is welcome to attend and join the wonderful W.L. community of 8\,000+ localization professionals. \nWe hope to see you there!\nWomen in Localization Pacific Northwest Chapter
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/wlpnw-ask-us-anything-navigating-localization-careers-38508/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250320T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T051756
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SUMMARY:WLCAT - Neurodiversitat i localització: xerrada neuroinclusiva amb professionals de les llengües i UX
DESCRIPTION:🤩No us volem fer esperar més! \n \n[English version below] \n \nTal i com us vam prometre ja teniu disponible tota la informació sobre el seminari que tindrà lloc dijous vinent dia 20 de març a les 18:30 h CET en línia\, via zoom. \n \nMolts de nosaltres som neurodivergents i des de WLCAT volem potenciar i promoure un espai segur i inclusiu per la comunitat de professionals de la indústria de la localització. Creiem que la millor manera d’aprendre és aprofundir en la temàtica sota el guiatge d’especialistes en el sector: \n👩🏻‍💻 Miriam van der Valk\, nascuda a Suècia i amb més de 18 anys d’experiència\, és la responsable del programa de cultura i comunicació. Té un màster en filosofia i als 45 anys li van diagnosticar autisme.  \n👩🏻‍💻 Sonia Baldrés va treballar a Accenture i posteriorment va fundar la seva propia agència de traducció. Li van diagnosticar TDAH als 48 anys i defensa la consciència de la neurodiversitat a la indústria de les llengües.  \n👩🏻‍💻 Desiree Tigerstrand Cox\, provinent d’Alemanya i traductora autònoma\, es va especialitzar en sostenibilitat i DEI. És autista autodiagnosticada i presentarà sobre l’autisme en traducció a la conferència BP25. \n👨🏻‍💻 Damián Fernández\, especialista en gestió de programes en experiència d’usuari localitzada\, ha treballat amb Uber i Booking.com i aporta coneixements com a persona molt sensible i apassionada per la inclusió. \n🙌 Volem donar les gràcies als ponents i a totes les persones que han fet possible aquest esdeveniment i us demanem\, com sempre\, que estigueu alerta a qualsevol actualització i com no\, a tots els esdeveniments futurs que ja estem organitzant amb moltes ganes i il·lusió! \n \n🎟️No és necessari que sigueu professionals en la temàtica o en la indústria\, totes les xerrades que organitzem són educatives i ens connecten entre nosaltres. Compartir coneixements és viure! \n  \n/\n \n🤩 We can’t wait any longer! As promised\, we’re hosting an insightful panel on neurodiversity with four industry experts who will share their experiences and perspectives on creating neuro-inclusive environments in language services and UX. \n \nMany of us are neurodivergent\, and W.L. CAT is committed to creating a safe\, inclusive space for all localization professionals. \n👩🏻‍💻 Miriam van der Valk is a Swedish-born localization professional with 18 years of experience\, now working as a Culture and Communication Program Manager. She has an MA in Philosophy and was diagnosed with Autism at 45. \n👩🏻‍💻 Sonia Baldrés is a translation expert who founded her own agency after working at Accenture. She was diagnosed with ADHD at 48 and advocates for neurodiversity awareness in language industries. \n👩🏻‍💻 Desiree Tigerstrand Cox is a German freelance translator specializing in sustainability and DEI. She is self-diagnosed autistic and will present on autism in translation at the BP25 conference. \n👨🏻‍💻 Damián Fernández is a program management specialist in localized user experience who has worked with Uber and Booking.com. He brings insights as a highly sensitive person passionate about inclusion. \n🙌 We want to thank all speakers and everyone who made this event possible! \n🎟️ Whether in the industry or simply interested in learning\, you’ll gain valuable insights into neuro-inclusive practices! \n✍🏼 Neurodiversity and localization: A neuro-inclusive talk with language and UX professionals 📅 Thursday\, March 20th ⏰ 6:30 pm CET 👩🏻‍💻 Online event via Zoom 🗣️ The event will be held in English \n \nThe event is open to everybody. However\, if you are not a Women in Localization member yet\, sign up here! \nMembership is completely free and provides: \n \n \n\nAccess to member-only content\, such as recorded events\, webinars\, and resources\, our job board and W.L. mentorship platform to connect with other members of the community\nDiscounts to events organized by our partner organizations\nCamaraderie\, networking\, and support from our members worldwide\n\nCan’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/wlcat-neurodiversitat-i-localitzaci-xerrada-neuroinclusiva-amb-professionals-de-les-llenges-i-ux-38515/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250324T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250324T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T051756
CREATED:20250314T164040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:-00011130T070000Z
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SUMMARY:WLIT More Than Words: il tuo messaggio è accessibile?
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nInformazioni sull’evento\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 Data: 24 marzo 2025 \n⏰ Orario: 17:30 – 19:00 \n🔗 Dove: Online \n🇮🇹 L’evento sarà in italiano. \n \nDescrizione dell’evento \nIl tema dell’accessibilità è sempre più attuale e abbraccia sia le scelte linguistiche sia l’utilizzo di strumenti tecnologici. Ma conosci davvero i linguaggi inclusivi? E se parliamo di linguaggio semplificato? Che ruolo ha la tecnologia nell’aiutarci a raggiungere un numero più ampio di persone? Facciamo chiarezza con tre professioniste del settore e scopriamo insieme le varie sfaccettature dell’accessibilità.  \nNell’evento online del 24 marzo\, noi di Women in Localization Italy avremo l’occasione di riunire tre panelist d’eccezione\, Milena Spelta Parenti\, Floriana Sciumbata e Alice Orrù\, che ci guideranno alla scoperta degli aspetti più importanti delle proprie specializzazioni\, per offrire al pubblico una visione d’insieme con punti di convergenza\, divergenza e sovrapposizione\, e per fornire indicazioni utili per chiunque voglia approcciare questa specializzazione.   \nLe panelist presenteranno brevemente il tema che caratterizza il proprio lavoro e si confronteranno in un panel di discussione\, che le vedrà dialogare attorno a domande specifiche\, seguito da un momento di Q&A aperto a tutto il pubblico dell’evento.  \nL’evento è gratuito e si terrà online\, ma è necessaria la registrazione tramite Eventful.  \nIMPORTANTE: \n☀️ Le persone iscritte riceveranno via e-mail il link per partecipare tramite Zoom prima dell’evento. \n🔴 L’evento sarà registrato. \nAgenda \n• Presentazione di Women in Localization e del capitolo italiano \n• Presentazione panelist: \n   – Alice Orrù    – Floriana Sciumbata   – Milena Spelta Parenti \n• Discussione panel  \n• Q&A e chiusura \n \n📢📢📢 Non sei ancora parte della community? Iscriviti qui! \nL’iscrizione è completamente gratuita e offre… \n• Accesso a contenuti riservati\, eventi registrati\, webinar\, job board e talent pool \n• Sconti per eventi organizzati dalle organizzazioni partner \n• Occasioni di networking e supporto dalla community globale \n• …e molto altro! 🙂 \nSe trovi interessante questo evento\, condividilo con le persone che conosci\, del settore e non\, in modo che possano registrarsi. Tutti sono i benvenuti a partecipare all’evento in diretta e a unirsi alla meravigliosa comunità di W.L. di oltre 5.000 professioniste e professionisti della localizzazione. \nSe hai domande\, contattaci all’indirizzo [email protected] \nTi aspettiamo! \nWomen in Localization Italy
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/wlit-more-than-words-il-tuo-messaggio-accessibile-38519/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250324T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T051756
CREATED:20250310T004332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:-00011130T070000Z
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SUMMARY:W.L. UK: The Art of Reinvention - Personal Branding in Localization
DESCRIPTION:“The Art of Reinvention: Personal Branding in Localization” is an event for everyone who’s thinking of changing role or has recently done so and wants to learn about successful personal rebranding strategies. \nWe have an exceptional line-up of speakers\, who will share their own stories of reinvention and their advice on building your own successful brand.\n\nWe will kick off the event with an introductory video presentation by Veronica Manzanares (The Inclusivity Translator) on personal branding in localization.\nAnd we will be joined live by:\n> Julie Danmeri\, who will talk about the ground work you need to do to reinvent yourself\, both before and during reinvention.\n> Birgit Spalt-Zoidl\, who will share her advice on the things to watch out for when rebranding and the potential outcomes.\n> Dorota Pawlak\, who will talk about transitioning from working as a translator/localizer to consultant and trainer\, and how to stay relevant and visible in your new role.\n\nJoin us on Monday 24th March at 6 PM (GMT)
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/wl-uk-the-art-of-reinvention-personal-branding-in-localization-38506/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20250326T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20250326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T051756
CREATED:20250227T012051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:-00011130T070000Z
UID:38487-1743001200-1743004800@womeninlocalization.com
SUMMARY:WLBR | Preparando-se para o futuro: as habilidades necessárias no mundo da localização
DESCRIPTION: Com: \n\n\nAndrea Gonçalves Pinto – Fundadora da Transmaster Traduções\, W.L. Brazil Chapter Manager\, especialista em localização e gestão de projetos linguísticos. \n\n\nPriscila Mottola – Director of Language Quality na KnowBe4\, especialista em localização de e-Learning\, W.L. Director of Metrics. \n\n\nNesta conversa dinâmica\, exploraremos por que a localização continua essencial no mundo de hoje e debateremos as mudanças que mais têm afetado o setor. Além disso\, falaremos sobre ferramentas\, a relação entre tecnologia e localização\, soft skills essenciais e como desenvolver habilidades de gestão. \nInscreva-se já neste evento on-line imperdível! \nZoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88454896144
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/wlbr-preparando-se-para-o-futuro-as-habilidades-necessrias-no-mundo-da-localizao-38487/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250326T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T051756
CREATED:20250311T024603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:-00011130T070000Z
UID:38513-1743012000-1743019200@womeninlocalization.com
SUMMARY:WLCH: Localization meets Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce our next event: “Localization Meets Accessibility”\, taking place online on 26 March 2025 at 18:00 with Marija Milosevic and Verónica Morales Beltrán. \n \nMarija Milosevic is a certified English-Serbian translator with extensive experience in translating for numerous companies and organisations. As a language specialist\, her expertise are the fields of law and clinical trials. Despite living with a disability\, she remains a dedicated and prolific translator. Marija utilizes speech recognition technology in her daily work\, and her session will highlight its role in providing language services.  \n \nHer talk will be on the specific software and tools she regularly uses and the key topics will include the following: \n \n– The impact of speech recognition on translation \n– The complexities of translation and localisation tasks \n– The challenges she faces in her work \n– Obstacles within the translation industry \n– The importance of fostering an inclusive and diverse community of translators \n \nVerónica Morales Beltrán is a digital accessibility consultant at adesso mobile solutions GmbH. She is based in Germany and advises companies and public institutions on compliance regarding accessibility requirements according to BITV\, EN 301 549\, WCAG and PDF/UA. As a consultant her focus lies on the testing of websites\, apps and documents\, development support\, creating training content and giving presentations on accessibility and localization. Due to her professional background\, she is particularly familiar with the challenges of the video games industry as she worked in the localization department at Electronic Arts Germany for 12 years. \n \nHer talk will be on building inclusive digital experiences and the key topics will include the following: \n– Introduction  – Why inclusive digital experiences matter.– Part 1: What is Localization?  – Adapting content for different languages\, cultures\, and regions– Part 2: What is Accessibility? – Designing digital content that is usable for people of all abilities– Part 3: The Intersection of Localization and Accessibility – How these two essential practices work together– Part 4: Best Practices for Inclusive Digital Content – Actionable strategies for ensuring your content is both accessible and culturally relevant– Conclusion : Building a More Inclusive Digital World – Steps you can take today to make a lasting impact \n \nAt the end of each talk\, there will be a Q&A round
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/wlch-localization-meets-accessibility-38513/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T051756
CREATED:20250318T234435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:-00011130T070000Z
UID:38529-1743015600-1743019200@womeninlocalization.com
SUMMARY:WLRO: DESPRE INTERPRETARIAT\, cu Dr. Ana-Cristina Dale
DESCRIPTION: Vă invităm să participați la workshopul „DESPRE INTERPRETARIAT” susținut de Dr. Ana-Cristina Dale\, expertă cu experiență vastă în domeniul traducerii și interpretariatului. Evenimentul va include o prezentare a invitatei și o interacțiune cu audiența\, urmată de o sesiune detaliată despre specificațiile și provocările serviciilor de interpretariat. La final\, vom organiza o sesiune de întrebări și răspunsuri (Q&A) în care Dr. Dale va răspunde la toate curiozitățile dumneavoastră. Nu ratați ocazia de a învăța și de a discuta despre acest domeniu esențial pentru comunicarea interculturală! \n\nZoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83969056917\n\nMeeting ID: 839 6905 6917 
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/wlro-despre-interpretariat-cu-dr-ana-cristina-dale-38529/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250327T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T051756
CREATED:20250307T155113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:-00011130T070000Z
UID:38503-1743066000-1743071400@womeninlocalization.com
SUMMARY:WLGC: Fireside Chat with Monique Zytnik
DESCRIPTION:Join Women in Localization (Global Community)  for an exclusive conversation with Monique Zytnik\, award-winning internal communication leader and author of Internal Communication in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.\nDiscover how AI is transforming the way organizations communicate at scale and learn actionable insights from Monique’s globally recognized expertise. From her award-winning campaigns to her thought leadership in communication strategies\, Monique has helped businesses worldwide connect more effectively with their people.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to explore how leaders can leverage AI to build stronger\, smarter communication practices in the workplace.\n \n\n \n\n\n📅 Date: 27 March\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM\, Pacific time \n🔗 Location: Online (Zoom) \nType of event: Fireside Chat \nInterview by: Cristina Grigoroiu \nGuest: Monique Zytnik \nAgenda \n\nIntro of Women in Localization & Global Community\nIntroduction to the authors\nFireside Chat\nQ&A\nThis event will be hosted and moderated by the Events team within Global Community of Women in Localization\n\nAbout the Author: \nMonique Zytnik is an award-winning\, global internal communication leader based in Berlin\, Germany. She has worked internationally\, presented on best-practice communication at world conferences\, and guest-lectured at universities. Her campaigns have been recognized by Gartner\, Mumbrella CommsCon\, and the Digital Communication Awards. She regularly shares her knowledge through communication industry publications and podcasts\, drawing on her in-house and consultancy work with international organizations. Her book Internal Communication in the Age of Artificial Intelligence helps leaders strategically communicate better at scale with their people. Recently it was Winner Technology- Gamechange and Finalist in Marketing in the Goody Business Book Awards. She is the Chair of the International Association of Business Communicators EMENA Region and a member of Global Women in PR Germany. \n🔴 This live event will be hosted on Zoom and it will be recorded. It’s free to attend but you have to register through WomenInLocalization so we can email you the Zoom login details. \nThe event is open to everyone but the recording will only be available to Women in Localization members. \n📢📢📢 Not a member yet? Sign up here! \nMembership is completely free and provides… \n\nAccess to member-only content\, such as recorded events\, webinars and resources\, our job board\nDiscounts to events organized by our partner organizations\nCamaraderie\, networking and support from our members worldwide and much more! 🙂\n\nIf you find this event interesting\, consider sharing with your friends and colleagues so they can register on Eventbrite. Everybody is welcome to attend the live event and join the wonderful W.L. community of 14\,000+ localization professionals. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact us at [email protected] \nWe hope you can join us! \nWomen in Localization Global Community
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/wlgc-fireside-chat-with-monique-zytnik-38503/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250327T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20250327T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T051756
CREATED:20250314T205524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:-00011130T070000Z
UID:38520-1743094800-1743098400@womeninlocalization.com
SUMMARY:WLTR: Online Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:We’re kicking off our first event of 2025 this March! 🎉 \nJoin us for a dynamic networking event where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals and explore the latest trends shaping our field. \nTopic: WLTR: Online Networking Event \nTime: Mar 27\, 2025 05:00 PM Istanbul \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88547550870?pwd=8B60Pq6LkffKozliFk0XxKs4BrABfv.1  \nMeeting ID: 885 4755 0870 \n\nPasscode: 342592
URL:https://womeninlocalization.com/event/wltr-online-networking-event-38520/
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