As the Voice of the Language Services Industry, the Association of Language Companies (ALC) is proud to host its 23rd Annual Summit, taking place September 10–12, 2025, at the Westin Hotel in vibrant New Orleans. Centered around the theme “Many Languages, One Voice,” the summit celebrates the diversity and unity within the language services industry, highlighting the shared purpose that inspires professionals across countless languages to advocate, collaborate, and innovate together.
Summit Highlights:
- Panel Discussions: Expert-led sessions featuring notable speakers on advocacy, industry trends, and the transformative role of AI.
- Breakout Sessions: Practical workshops focusing on operational excellence, marketing innovation, and sales growth.
- Networking Events: Exclusive gatherings designed to foster collaboration and partnership opportunities.
- Exhibitor Showcase: A dedicated hall featuring the latest tools, technologies, and services from leading companies in the language industry.
Featured Sessions and Speakers Include:
- Advocacy and Industry Leadership Panel
- AI’s Impact on Language Services
- Innovative Marketing Strategies for Language Companies
- Enhancing Sales and Client Relationships
ALC President Karen Decker emphasized the importance of this year’s event: “Our Annual Summit not only celebrates the diversity and innovation of our industry but also strengthens our collective voice. At a time when our industry is facing significant headwinds—from rapid technological change to growing challenges to the very necessity of language access—it’s more important than ever that we come together with one voice. ‘Many Languages, One Voice’ underscores our mission to empower our members while elevating recognition of the essential role our industry plays in connecting people, protecting rights, and enabling critical services around the world.”
Language service companies, professionals, and advocates are encouraged to attend and participate in shaping the future of language services.
For more information, you can visit the 23rd ALC Annua Summit website:
https://web.cvent.com/event/5b217b92-2e77-4814-bf22-9433150977a0/summary
About the ALC: The Association of Language Companies (ALC) is a national trade association representing businesses that provide translation, interpretation, localization, captioning, sign language, and language training services. The ALC is dedicated to promoting the professional interests of language companies and advocating for the value of language services.
