Globalization and Localization Association Inc.
Acronym: GALA
General Information
Identification Code: 507705846673-92
Website: https://www.gala-global.org
Entity Form: 501c6
Registration Category: Trade and business associations
Registration Date: 5/23/2022
Last Update: 11/8/2023
Mission & Interests
Goals: The Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) is a global, nonprofit trade association comprised of language services and technology providers, academic institutions, and organizations with translation/localization departments or teams. We build a supportive professional community by connecting professionals and organizations. We deliver programming and resources to help language industry professionals solve their professional challenges and achieve success.
Interests Represented: Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Interests:
- Communication
- Education and training
- Trade
- Trans-European Networks
Levels of Interest:
- global
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: GALA has been invited to participate in the EU Language Industry Expert Group (LIND - https://ec.europa.eu/info/departments/translation/language-industry-platform-lind_en) because of our expansive network and knowledge in the global language industry. We have an interest in tracking and influencing standards and regulations related to the education and training of language industry professionals and have a specific interest in the European Masters in Translation (EMT) program. We are also interested in policies on the teaching and learning of languages (programs promoting bilingualism and multilingualism). We have an interest in policies which preserve linguistic diversity and minority languages in Europe as well. Finally, we have an interest in data security policies that impact our members and community.
Communication Activities: GALA supports a Global Talent Special Interest Group (SIG) which focuses on the interdisciplinary training of professionals wishing to enter the global language industry. Through this SIG, we support curriculum development, offer mentoring for students, and share best practices for internships among language industry companies.
We offer a scholarship to one student and one faculty member to travel and attend GALA's annual conference where they can access cutting edge content and a vast network of exceptional professionals.
Our Academic Membership is free to any university offering training programs in translation, interpreting, and other language services and technologies. Several EMT universities are GALA members. Through membership, we offer students and instructors access to language business professionals and a vast body of knowledge and experience.
EU Supported Forums and Platforms: LIND - Language Industry - Expert Group#E02747#https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=2747 #MEMBER #C#Professionals
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: 21699 E Quincy Ave. Unit F #185
Post Code: 80015-2886
City: Aurora
Country: UNITED STATES
Phone:
Indic Phone: 1
Phone Number: 2064944686
EU Office
Address: 21699 E Quincy Ave. Unit F #185
Post Code: 80015-2886
City: Aurora
Country: UNITED STATES
Phone:
Indic Phone: 1
Phone Number: 2064944686
Financial Data
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Total Budget: 0
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Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 1
Members25 Percent: 1
Members: 2
Members F T E: 0.3499999940395355
Info Members: Our work on language training and education varies throughout the year depending on activities and conferences.
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: GALA's members: https://www.gala-global.org/membership/member-directories
Organisation Members: None
Current Job Opportunities
Senior Manager at Globalization and Localization Association Inc.
Globalization and Localization Association Inc.
seniorBrussels, BelgiumFull-time-time
Posted: 9/23/2025
mid-levelBrussels, Francefull-time
Posted: 8/21/2025