Women in Localization

?? #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

?? Big news from Women in Localization! ?? Anna Navarro i Descals (Schlegel) continues as President of W.L. for 2025, leading a powerhouse team focused on growth and innovation. ? Meet the 2025 Board: ? Cecilia Maldonado — Vice President ? Allison McDougall — Global Sponsorships and Fundraising ? Madhu Sundaramurthy — Global Community ? María Jesús de Arriba Díaz — Chapters ? Winnie Heh — Non-Profit ? Olga Beregovaya — Technology ? Jill Goldsberry — Global Partnerships & Events ? Olga Blasco — Marketing & Advocacy ? Carrie Livermore Fischer — Global Growth & Diversity ? Lina Eliachova — Treasurer ?? Highlights from 2024: ? Launched MentorEase with 90+ mentor/mentee pairs ? Streamlined volunteer training and recruitment ? Built a 3-year strategic plan for sustainable growth ?? What’s next for 2025: ? Expanding into Africa and Australia ? Strengthening mentorship and data-driven strategies ? Growing our global community with intention and impact Join us as we continue to empower women in the localization industry worldwide. ?? #WomeninLocalization #WLLeadership #WL2025 #WomeninL10n #LocalizationLeadership

?? SAVE THE DATE! ?? International Women's Day 2025 is coming up, and we’re Accelerating Action for equality! Join Women in Localization for a powerful panel discussion with industry leaders who are driving real change. ?? What to expect? ?? A deep dive into workplace equality & inclusion ?? Insights from Tulia Lopes, Monique Zytnik, and Madhu Sundaramurthy ?? A chance to connect with professionals committed to empowerment & diversity ?? Friday, March 7 | ? 8 AM PT | ?? Live on Zoom Stay tuned—registration opens soon! ?? #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #WomenInLocalization

???#WLGCEvent: The Successful Woman’s Wake-Up Call Join us at our online Fireside Chat to learn from former Private Equity Director turned Apple strategist and TEDx speaker, Lamiaa Laurène Daif, as she reveals how an auto immune disease became her wakeup call to find success on her own terms. ???March 6, 2025 ? 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT ? Register here: https://lnkd.in/dE94-cFy ?? This live event will be hosted on Zoom, and it will be recorded.