Have you ever attended a translation event during your career?
These are invaluable experiences you should not miss: They give you the chance to meet new colleagues and translation industry professionals, learn more about new trends and insights, and realize how big and expert our community is.
Translation industry events and conferences are vital platforms that bring together translators, linguists, technologists, and industry leaders from around the globe.
Let’s explore some of the key upcoming events and conferences in the translation industry and discuss how these forums continue to shape the future of global communication.
These are invaluable experiences you should not miss: They give you the chance to meet new colleagues and translation industry professionals, learn more about new trends and insights, and realize how big and expert our community is.
Translation industry events and conferences are vital platforms that bring together translators, linguists, technologists, and industry leaders from around the globe.
Let’s explore some of the key upcoming events and conferences in the translation industry and discuss how these forums continue to shape the future of global communication.
1. 13th Annual UnConference
The 13th edition of the UnConference is scheduled for February 19–21, 2025, in St.Pete Beach, Florida. It is built up in more sessions that are roundtable discussions among the attendees on various topics.
In 2025, all the attendees will be asked to participate in all sessions, including topics such as HR/Operations, advocacy, industry trends, and technology.
Hosted by the Association of Language Companies, this event fosters an interactive environment with a format that allows for a collaborative approach where participants set the agenda, ensuring topics are relevant and beneficial.
In 2025, all the attendees will be asked to participate in all sessions, including topics such as HR/Operations, advocacy, industry trends, and technology.
Hosted by the Association of Language Companies, this event fosters an interactive environment with a format that allows for a collaborative approach where participants set the agenda, ensuring topics are relevant and beneficial.
2. ELIA Together 2025
ELIA Together 2025 is set to take place on February 20–21 in Barcelona. Based on different speeches and topics, ELIA’s initiative aims to bring together freelancers and language professionals.
The goal is to create a constructive dialogue and mutual growth, openly discussing how to improve relationships and efficiency in the industry. This year, the theme will be “Shaping the Future of Translation Together”, and the conference will explore critical advancements and challenges in the field, focusing on the balance between human expertise and AI integration.
Key topics on the agenda include effective partnerships between LSPs and freelancers, the impact of automation on translation workflows, and strategies for upholding high translation standards amid industry transformation.
The goal is to create a constructive dialogue and mutual growth, openly discussing how to improve relationships and efficiency in the industry. This year, the theme will be “Shaping the Future of Translation Together”, and the conference will explore critical advancements and challenges in the field, focusing on the balance between human expertise and AI integration.
Key topics on the agenda include effective partnerships between LSPs and freelancers, the impact of automation on translation workflows, and strategies for upholding high translation standards amid industry transformation.
3. Sustainable Artificial Intelligence-Powered Applications
The SAIPA event, scheduled online for March 10–11, 2025, is a virtual conference focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainable practices. Organized by IEREK, this event will represent a place where professionals and researchers can discuss artificial intelligence, sustainability, environmental sciences, and more.
Of course, its sessions will cover AI integration and sustainable resource management practices. The agenda is designed to encourage a cross-disciplinary exchange of ideas, covering a lot of topics. SAIPA hopes to inspire transformative strategies that integrate AI into practices that support long-term environmental and social goals.
Of course, its sessions will cover AI integration and sustainable resource management practices. The agenda is designed to encourage a cross-disciplinary exchange of ideas, covering a lot of topics. SAIPA hopes to inspire transformative strategies that integrate AI into practices that support long-term environmental and social goals.
4. GITEX Asia
GITEX Asia 2025 is set to launch as one of the most significant tech events in Asia, running from April 23–25 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Organized by GITEX GLOBAL, this new event will bring together more than 1,000 companies and attendees, making it a hub for networking, innovation, and emerging technologies.
This international event will be the perfect place to create a digital economy, target public services, and connect the Asian market with our global network of global technologies. The speakers will hold speeches about the new digital future and how we can cooperate with it.
This international event will be the perfect place to create a digital economy, target public services, and connect the Asian market with our global network of global technologies. The speakers will hold speeches about the new digital future and how we can cooperate with it.
5. BP Translation Conference
The BP25 will take place in Kraków, Poland, from May 12–14, 2025. Known for its focus on practical, business-oriented topics for translators and language professionals, BP25 will offer a mix of in-person and online sessions, making it accessible for both physical and remote participants. Born from the idea of Csaba Bán, this conference has been bringing translators and language professionals together since 2014.
This “Business & Practice” concept is now accessible both on-site and online if you can’t reach the venue. Speeches, dialogues, and dinners are the best part of this networking event you can’t miss.
The BP conference has developed a strong reputation over the years for its hands-on real-world approach to translation business practices, covering topics like project management, client relations, and the latest trends in technology for language professionals.
This “Business & Practice” concept is now accessible both on-site and online if you can’t reach the venue. Speeches, dialogues, and dinners are the best part of this networking event you can’t miss.
The BP conference has developed a strong reputation over the years for its hands-on real-world approach to translation business practices, covering topics like project management, client relations, and the latest trends in technology for language professionals.
6. Focus Exec
ELIA’s Focus on Executives 2025 will probably be set for May 15–16, with the location yet to be announced. This annual event is designed to support executives and senior leaders in the language services industry. Unlike other large-scale conferences, Focus Exec provides an intimate, carefully structured environment that emphasizes peer-to-peer learning, relationship-building, and addressing industry challenges through moderated discussions.
This will be the 9th edition, bringing industry leaders together to let them share their knowledge and meet the opportunity to openly discuss business challenges. The event attracts a diverse array of decision-makers from language services companies who benefit from sessions led by expert moderators.
This will be the 9th edition, bringing industry leaders together to let them share their knowledge and meet the opportunity to openly discuss business challenges. The event attracts a diverse array of decision-makers from language services companies who benefit from sessions led by expert moderators.
7. ALC 23rd Annual Summit
The ALC 23rd Annual Summit, organized by the Association of Language Companies, is planned for September 10–12, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. This summit is one of the foremost events for language service providers, offering a range of discussions on industry trends, business practices, and technology advancements relevant to the language sector.
Through panels, networking sessions, and workshops, the event aims to help language companies strengthen their operations, adapt to new market demands, and cultivate professional relationships across the industry.
Furthermore, the Summit also provides insights into strategies for growth, leadership, and innovation in translation and localization services, making it ideal for industry leaders and those aiming to deepen their market presence and knowledge.
Through panels, networking sessions, and workshops, the event aims to help language companies strengthen their operations, adapt to new market demands, and cultivate professional relationships across the industry.
Furthermore, the Summit also provides insights into strategies for growth, leadership, and innovation in translation and localization services, making it ideal for industry leaders and those aiming to deepen their market presence and knowledge.
8. TAUS Massively Multilingual AI Conference
The TAUS Massively Multilingual AI Conference is a significant event that brings together AI and language technology professionals to discuss and explore the future of the translation and localization industry. In 2025, the conference will be held from October 21 to 23 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The conference will focus on the intersection of AI and language, delving into how AI can revolutionize localization and multilingual communication. With a spotlight on AI-driven virtual companions, AI-powered business applications, and more, this event is expected to attract global leaders from the fields of AI, machine learning, localization, and language technology.
It will also explore cutting-edge topics such as language model creation, AI for localization, and quality estimation, offering ample opportunities for professionals to exchange knowledge and strategies for leveraging AI in global business contexts.
The conference will focus on the intersection of AI and language, delving into how AI can revolutionize localization and multilingual communication. With a spotlight on AI-driven virtual companions, AI-powered business applications, and more, this event is expected to attract global leaders from the fields of AI, machine learning, localization, and language technology.
It will also explore cutting-edge topics such as language model creation, AI for localization, and quality estimation, offering ample opportunities for professionals to exchange knowledge and strategies for leveraging AI in global business contexts.
9. GALA 2025
The GALA 2025 conference, organized by the Globalization and Localization Association, will take place in Montreal, Quebec, from April 13 to 15, 2025. This event is one of the premier gatherings for professionals in the language and localization industry.
The conference will focus on the theme of “In the Age of AI”, aiming to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the language industry, offering a mix of inspiring, practical, and hands-on sessions for attendees looking to advance their knowledge in the field.
In addition to the educational aspects, GALA 2025 will provide ample opportunities for networking, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing among professionals and companies involved in translation, localization, and language technology.
The conference will focus on the theme of “In the Age of AI”, aiming to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the language industry, offering a mix of inspiring, practical, and hands-on sessions for attendees looking to advance their knowledge in the field.
In addition to the educational aspects, GALA 2025 will provide ample opportunities for networking, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing among professionals and companies involved in translation, localization, and language technology.
10. LocWorld53
LocWorld53, a major event in the localization industry, is scheduled for June 3–5, 2025, in Malmö. This conference, one of the largest gatherings for professionals in translation, localization, and global content management, offers a dynamic platform for sharing knowledge, networking, and discussing industry innovations.
LocWorld events are known for focusing on the latest trends, technologies, and strategies in the language and translation industry. LocWorld53 will feature an extensive program with sessions focusing on the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and its impact on localization, along with discussions on new global business strategies, content management, multilingual AI, and more.
LocWorld events are known for focusing on the latest trends, technologies, and strategies in the language and translation industry. LocWorld53 will feature an extensive program with sessions focusing on the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and its impact on localization, along with discussions on new global business strategies, content management, multilingual AI, and more.
Conclusion
These conferences offer significant benefits for professionals in the translation, localization, and AI-powered language technology sectors. They provide valuable opportunities to stay ahead of emerging trends, such as the integration of AI in localization and the evolving role of multilingual content.
Moreover, events offer a wealth of knowledge through hands-on workshops, insightful panel discussions, and thought-provoking sessions that address both the current state and future direction of the translation industry.
Whether you’re a translator, project manager, or executive, these events provide the tools and insights necessary to navigate the dynamic landscape of globalization and localization, so be sure you don’t miss the chance to attend one or more of them.
Moreover, events offer a wealth of knowledge through hands-on workshops, insightful panel discussions, and thought-provoking sessions that address both the current state and future direction of the translation industry.
Whether you’re a translator, project manager, or executive, these events provide the tools and insights necessary to navigate the dynamic landscape of globalization and localization, so be sure you don’t miss the chance to attend one or more of them.
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