LocWorld52 Monterey

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eld October 28-30, LocWorld52 took place in beautiful Monterey, California at the Monterey Conference Center. Designed for localization professionals to connect, learn, and network with one another, LocWorld52 was a smashing success. It welcomed more than 600 attendees, both newbies and industry veterans, all eager to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and other hot topics. This LocWorld conference was particularly special because the organizers were able to welcome students from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS), who offered volunteer support throughout three rigorous days of conference sessions.

LocWorld52 was thrilled to welcome speakers from diverse industries. Keynote speaker David Harris, Chancellor’s Public Scholar and Continuing Lecturer at University of California, Berkeley, gave a particularly thought-proving presentation on the ethics of AI in a global context. Representatives from the United States Department of State, Yun-hyang Lee and Claudia Tebay, shared an insightful presentation on the importance of language precision and cultural relevance in diplomacy and localization. Meanwhile, members of Women in Localization gave a highly topical presentation predicting AI’s impact on the industry and emphasizing the need to understand its implications for gender diversity and industry practices.