A curated calendar of upcoming conferences, summits, and forums across the language services and localization industry. Filter by category to find what’s relevant to you.
2026
June
LocWorld55
LocWorld
Since 2003, LocWorld has served as the language industry's trusted global forum, known for organizing independent and high-impact events where enterprise clients and localization vendors can connect, collaborate, and conduct business in a collaborative, friendly atmosphere. Building on this legacy of outstanding networking and dynamic exhibit halls, LocWorld55 Dublin centers on the modern challenge of transforming raw artificial intelligence capabilities into culturally relevant, trusted human experiences. The event explores how autonomous AI agents and multilingual tech stacks are reshaping global enterprise content, offering practical insight into navigating the transition from early-stage AI experimentation to controlled, scalable workflows. Through highly curated session tracks, the conference brings industry leaders together to address agentic orchestration, data design, and global business growth, ultimately equipping professionals with the strategic tools necessary to balance rapid automation with crucial human judgment.
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European Association for Machine Translation
The 26th Annual Conference of the European Association for Machine Translation (EAMT 2026) will take place from June 15 to June 18, 2026, in Tilburg, the Netherlands, hosted by Tilburg University. The event brings together researchers, developers, practitioners, and language industry professionals to share cutting-edge advancements and practical implementations in machine translation, translation memories, and language technology. The program begins on June 15 with specialized workshops and tutorials at the MindLabs venue—covering topics like integrating LLMs into CAT tools and managing style in generative AI translation—followed by the main conference track from June 16 to June 18 at the Schouwburg Concertzaal Tilburg.
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SlatorCon San Francisco
Slator
The SlatorCon San Francisco 2026 conference will take place on September 3, 2026, at the St. Regis San Francisco hotel. As a leading event for language AI and language solutions, the one-day conference brings together executives, founders, investors, and enterprise buyers to gain actionable market intelligence. The comprehensive agenda is designed for maximum return-on-time, packing high-impact presentations and panel discussions into a single day. Key topics will focus heavily on what drives the industry forward, including language industry trends, voice AI, data-for-AI, media localization, and the evolving landscape of language AI investment and startups.
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LocWorld56
LocWorld
LocWorld56 is a premier localization and language industry conference scheduled to take place in Vancouver, Canada, from October 19–21, 2026, under the theme "From Chaos to Order." The event brings together global localization professionals, client organizations, and language vendors to network, conduct business, and explore the latest industry innovations. Attendees will have access to core conference sessions, focused tracks, networking social events, and a dedicated exhibition space called "Solutions Square" showcasing services and technologies designed for global business expansion.
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American Translators Association
The American Translators Association's 67th Annual Conference (ATA67) will take place from October 28 to October 31, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco in California. As North America's premier professional development event for language service providers, the four-day conference is expected to draw around 1,000 translation and interpreting professionals, company owners, and students from around the globe. The event features specialized educational sessions, industry-leading speakers, comprehensive networking highlights, and a dedicated Job Fair where agency representatives connect directly with recruiting talent. The ATA67 Preview Video offers a visual look at the host city and highlights what attendees can expect from the upcoming event in San Francisco.
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