Women in Localization

?? #WLPartnerEvent: Get ready for #LocWorld53 in Malm?, Sweden! LocWorld Join industry leaders, innovators, and global business experts at LocWorld53 the premier conference for localization, AI, and global content strategy. ??? June 3–5, 2025 | In-Person Event ? Connect with top professionals, gain cutting-edge insights, and explore the latest trends shaping the localization industry. ?? Whether you're expanding your global reach or optimizing your AI-driven workflows, this is the must-attend event for the #l10n and #i18n community! ?? Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/dDnbD5Sp

A sincere and heartfelt "Thank you" to MultiLingual Media for their partnership with Women in Localization! ?? This alliance represents a powerful celebration of the strength and unity within our global community. We are especially grateful for the opportunity to showcase our cherished volunteers in such a renowned publication. Their hard work and dedication are the backbone of our organization, and having a platform to celebrate and promote their achievements is invaluable. ?? Prepare to be inspired as the Women’s Issue of Multilingual spotlights Women in Localization's 2024 STAR ? and Kudos Award winner, S?la Alan (Operations & Metrics: Volunteer Training), and the other 2024 Kudos winners: Sarita Desai (Chapters: Geo Manager, EMEIA), María Verónica Cremades (Chapters: Geo Manager, Americas), Andrea Gon?alves Pinto (Chapter Manager, Brazil Chapter), Jeane Rachel Campbell (Volunteer Recognition, Operations & Metrics), Madhu Sundaramurthy (Board Sponsor - Global Community), and Cindy YAP NEWK PIN (Chapter Manager, France Chapter). Each volunteer’s journey is a story woven from passion, commitment, and a desire to bridge worlds through language. With Multilingual’s support, we’re thrilled to share these inspiring stories and spread awareness of the significant global impact made by Women in Localization and its members. ??? Discover more and immerse yourself in these inspiring journeys in the Women’s Issue of Multilingual: https://lnkd.in/dwhZGQZR ?? Learn more about Women in Localization and how you can get involved here: https://lnkd.in/d8QQUYY Here’s to continuing to shape the world of localization, together!

?? International Women’s Day 2025 This year, we stand with the United Nations' global theme: For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment. At Women in Localization, we advocate for a world where every woman, across all languages, cultures, and borders, has a voice and the opportunity to thrive. Let’s continue breaking barriers, amplifying voices, and building a future where empowerment know no bounds. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #WomenInLocalization #LocalizationForAll

?? #WLPartnerEvent: Bridge the skills gap and train for the future with The LocLearn Upskill School! GlobalSaké —for growth’s sake Join the AI-Powered Global-Ready UX Content Creation & Design professional training certificate course — an interactive applied-learning workshop starting March 23, 2025. ??? Two live Master Class sessions (3 hours each), taught by Michal Kessel Shitrit via Zoom. ?? Exclusive Partner Discount: Teams of 3 or more receive a 20% discount with promo code: UX-GROUP. In this hands-on training, you'll learn how to: ? Design AI prompts for high-quality, relevant content ? Use AI for ideation, structuring, and refining — beyond just writing ? Adapt AI-assisted content across languages and cultures ? Apply real-world AI strategies through interactive exercises ? Ready to create smarter, global-ready UX content? Learn more & watch the trainer’s video here: https://lnkd.in/eQWrjPXB #WLPartnerEvent, #WLStrategicPartner, #WLPartnerNews, #WomeninL10n

? TOMORROW is the day! ? We’re just ONE DAY AWAY from our International Women’s Day panel, and you won’t want to miss it! ?? This is your last chance to join an empowering discussion on: ?? How to accelerate equality in the workplace ?? Why mentorship & coaching matter for women ?? The biggest challenges to inclusion & diversity today ?? Friday, March 7 | ? 8 AM PT | ?? Live on Zoom ?? REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/dnvd9DS5 Let’s take action, drive change, and shape a more inclusive future. Are you in? ?? #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #WomenInLocalization @Madhu Sundaramurthy

?? LAST CALL! Our IWD panel is THIS FRIDAY! ?? Time is running out to join this insightful conversation with top industry leaders on breaking barriers, fostering equality, and accelerating action. ?? Meet our panelists: ?? Tulia Lopes – A seasoned Communication Architect, Tulia empowers professionals to elevate their influence and impact through strategic communication. She’s a Women of Excellence awardee and a Distinguished Toastmaster, with leadership experience spanning multinational corporations and 40+ languages. ?? Monique Zytnik – An award-winning global internal communication leader and author, Monique has worked internationally with 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 a Goody Business Book Awards winner. ?? Madhu Sundaramurthy – Global HR Director at Summa Linguae Technologies, Madhu has over a decade of experience in localization, innovation, and people management. She actively contributes to industry diversity as Board Sponsor for Women in Localization’s Global Community and Executive VP at CitLoB India. ?? Moderator: Agustina Pioli – Women in Localization’s Program Director for Marketing, guiding discussions that drive meaningful industry impact. ?? Discussion Topics: ? How to accelerate equality in the workplace ? Why mentorship & coaching matter for women ? The biggest challenges to inclusion & diversity today ?? Friday, March 7 | ? 8 AM PT | ?? Live on Zoom ?? If you believe in empowerment, inclusion & progress, this conversation is for you. ?? REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/dnvd9DS5 Let’s take action, together. ?? #IWD2025 #WomenInLocalization #AccelerateAction

??Congratulations S?la Alan, our new STAR Volunteer Award recipient!?? ”S?la has played a pivotal role as a team member within Operations and Metrics. She consistently contributes during meetings, fearlessly voicing her ideas and demonstrating persistence in implementing and refining them to success.” S?la firmly believes that a strong professional network can significantly impact one's life. The Women in Localization community is a perfect example of this, and it has had a transformative effect on her life. She learnt firsthand that being part of a supportive community, especially one filled with inspiring industry leaders from around the world, can truly empower you. #WomenlnLION #STARVolunteer.

From our #WLGlobalSponsor Smartling: Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming localization, and we've got the details you need to stay ahead. Whether you’re eager to implement these tools or just want to understand their impact, you're invited to join our discussion about what every localization professional needs to know about LLMs. Smartling’s Alex Yanishevsky and Olivia Norris will dive into: ? How traditional translation metrics are evolving with LLMs ? Strategies to detect and mitigate hallucinations for more reliable translations ? The role of LLMs in fostering inclusive translations ?? Don’t miss this chance to learn more about the rising tide of LLMs. ??https://lnkd.in/exwxY9F7

?? REGISTRATION IS OPEN! ?? Want to be part of a powerful conversation on equality & empowerment? Women in Localization is bringing together three global leaders for a must-attend International Women’s Day panel: ?? Tulia Lopes – Communication Architect, leadership expert ?? Monique Zytnik – Award-winning internal communication strategist ?? Madhu Sundaramurthy – Global HR Director, champion for inclusion ??? Moderator: Agustina Pioli ?? Discussion Topics: ?? The challenges women face in the workplace ?? Why women seek coaching & mentorship more often ?? Key actions to accelerate equality & diversity ?? Friday, March 7 | ? 8 AM PT | ?? Live on Zoom ?? REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/dnvd9DS5 Don’t just talk about change, be part of it. Join us! #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #WomenInLocalization

??#WLPartnerEvent: Join Juntos - Association of Language Services of Latin America and the Caribbean for an incredible weekend at the InterContinental Presidente Mexico City March 14-15, 2025! Kick off with pre-conference workshops on March 12-13, then dive into the main event — two days packed with learning, networking, and unforgettable experiences. Exclusive Partner Discount: W.L. members and email subscribers receive a $100 discount code — check your inbox! We’re also thrilled to announce that Women in Localization Vice President Cecilia Maldonado will be a guest speaker. Don’t miss her session! ? Register now and be part of this amazing event! https://lnkd.in/d_Wtg9_U ??#WLStrategicPartner #WLPartnerNews #WomeninL10n