Localization World 2005 Draws Attendees from 23 Countries to Seattle, October 25-27

Localization World will be held on October 25-27, 2005, at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle, Washington. The three-day event consists of one day of preconference workshops and two days of conference sessions, exhibitions and networking. From localization in the global retail environment to using technology to streamline offshore project management, the international conference will address the challenges involved in localizing products and the outlook for the globalization and localization industry

(PRWEB) October 19, 2005 -- Multilingual Computing, Inc. and The Localization Institute, in cooperation with The Globalization and Localization Association (GALA), are bringing Localization World 2005 to the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle, Washington, October 25-27, 2005. Localization World focuses on the process of adapting a product, service or software to a specific international language or culture so that it seems native to that particular region.

From localization in the global retail environment to using technology to streamline offshore project management, the international conference will address the challenges involved in localizing products and the outlook for the globalization and localization industry

With the theme of “Translation and Technology,” the Conference boasts sessions in multiple vertical industries, including: medical, retail, and software, as well as sessions focusing on localizing to certain Hispanic and Asian cultures. The Conference is designed to appeal to all levels of localization professionals and managers, both on the customer side and service side. Alan Freed, director of international product management, Google, will provide a keynote address. Panelists and presenters include industry leaders from Symantec, Microsoft, SDL International, Common Sense Advisory, Moravia, and Tektronix.

More information about the event can be found at http://www.localizationworld.com/LWSeattle2005/

Localization is a vital function in vertical industries around the world, and representatives from 23 countries have registered for the event.

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