5 Reasons to Attend The Evolution of Localization Online Event We’re celebrating our 10th anniversary! From humble beginnings in Founder and CEO David Čaněk’s Prague apartment, Memsource is now one of the leading TMSs (translation management systems) and is a front-runner in translation technology innovation in the industry. Not only are we celebrating a successful decade, 2020 marks a significant milestone in Memsource history, our new partnership with The Carlyle Group. To mark the occasion, we are hosting a free online event, The Evolution of Localization, where we’ll look back on how the localization industry has transformed over the years and anticipate what’s next. Here are 5 reasons why this localization event shouldn’t be missed… 1. 360° view of the localization industry Our panel discussion, The Evolution of Localization Strategies for Memsource Customers, will delve into different localization strategies of various organizations in the translation industry. The lineup includes Britta Aagaard, Chief Business Officer at Semantix, the largest language service provider in the Nordics; Silvio Clausen, Head of Localization at gaming company, Supercell, representing the translation buyer side; Max Troyer, Associate Professor & Program Chair at The Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey who’ll share his thoughts from the academic perspective; Martin Švestka, Memsource’s Chief Product Officer, bringing his knowledge from the translation technology side. The panelists will discuss how their localization strategies have evolved and what is key for localization success. 2. A peek at what’s to come for Memsource Slator Managing Director, Florian Faes will moderate a discussion with Fernando Chueca, Managing Director at The Carlyle Group and Memsource CEO and Founder, David Čaněk. The discussion will give a unique perspective and assessment of the translation industry, reveal what’s in the pipeline at Memsource, and will examine the future of the localization industry in the wake of some game-changing investments. 3. Connect in the time of social distancing Traditional networking coffee breaks are shifting gears in 2020, but this doesn’t mean your chance to connect with peers is over. During the event there will be opportunities to interact with panelists and attendees through Slido. In the app you can submit questions to the panelists, up-vote questions you like, share your thoughts, and engage with attendees in the “Ideas” section. Once you’ve registered for the event, you’ll receive a code to join Slido, and you can start submitting questions right away. 4. Reveal your competitive side You’ll have the chance to out-wit your peers and earn the ultimate honor of Memsource Quiz Master! What do you have to do to compete for this glory? Simply absorb as much information from the event as you can and answer some simple questions. Accuracy and speed will put you in the running for a nice prize to go along with your new title. The quiz will take place at the end of the event so be sure to stick around. 5. Celebrate with us We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you, our customers, our partners, and our future collaborators. You’ve been part of our incredible journey, and we want you to be a part of our celebrations. Join us to reflect on where we’ve been and help us steer the ship into a new decade and beyond.