Translators without Borders will be at the following events in 2016:
Gala Annual Conference
When: March 20-23, 2016
What: Gala Annual Conference
Why: The Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) is the world’s leading trade association for the language industry. This year’s Gala theme is the Language of Business, the Business of Language.
Where: New York, NY, USA
World Humanitarian Summit
When: May 23-24, 2016
What: World Humanitarian Summit
Why: An initiative by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, managed by UN OCHA, the first World Humanitarian Summit will bring together governments, humanitarian organizations, people affected by humanitarian crises, and new partners including the private sector to propose solutions to our most pressing challenges and set an agenda to keep humanitarian action fit for the future.
Where: Istanbul, Turkey
Localization World
When: June 8-10, 2016
What: Localization World (LocWorld) Conference
Why: LocWorld is the leading conference for international business, translation, localization, and global website management. Attendees include the people responsible for communicating across the boundaries of language and culture in the global marketplace. With a specific emphasis on global business, the conference provides an opportunity for the exchange of high-value information in the language and translation services and technologies market.
Flag Challenge Coastal Treasure Hunt
When: Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 10:00am
What: Flag Challenge Coastal Treasure Hunt
Why: Organized by KantanMT at LocWorld. Company teams will take on the challenge and raise funds for charity.To raise funds for Translators Without Borders.
Where: Howth, Dublin
Participation Fee: Company Teams €1000 per team (Four people on each team), €100 for Individuals – all money raised goes to Translators Without Borders.