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The #1 conference for localization professionals, networking, and industry innovation

LocWorld: A Brief History

In 2003 Ulrich Henes contacted Donna Parrish and suggested they hold an event for the localization industry…

The reasoning was sound: Ulrich founded The Localization Institute and Donna was publisher of MultiLingual magazine. Together they had strong interests in seeing the industry thrive, but neither had an agenda to sell at a conference. So, they could create an event where people could network and learn, with old business solidified and new business created.

With an emphasis on creating a friendly atmosphere that puts newcomers at ease and welcomes old friends with a smile, the conference was designed to provide ample opportunities for networking and doing business. And, with a strong program with multiple tracks and a preconference day of in-depth workshops, attendees could strengthen their knowledge and form profitable strategies. The exhibit hall was designed to be a place where everyone could gather and chat and find out what is new in the industry.

The conference has done just that and now has been called:

“The marketplace of the language industry”

Important LocWorld Milestones

December 2014:

Localization World officially unveils its new “LocWorld” brand.

June 2014:

Localization World Dublin attendees exceed an amazing 600 localization professionals.

March 2007:

Shanghai welcomes the first Localization World series to Asia

June 2004:

Bonn, Germany hosts the first European Localization World conference.

October 2003:

The first Localization World conference is successfully staged in Seattle, Washington.

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