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Robin Ayoub, Founder of N49 Networks, Fractional CRO, Executive Mentor, and Host of the Localization Fireside Chat, joins Host Simon Hodgkins for a thought-provoking discussion on artificial intelligence, business growth, leadership, and the future of work. Drawing on his experience advising CEOs, scaling businesses, and engaging with AI leaders worldwide, Robin shares practical insights on…

The DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting brought more than 4,000 professionals to Philadelphia from June 14 to 18. Industry leaders, regulators, and patient advocates gathered at the Pennsylvania Convention Center to tackle the challenges reshaping healthcare today. This year's program introduced ten refreshed content tracks alongside new pathways in oncology and obesity. Additionally, daily plenaries…

LocWorld55 brought the global localization community to Dublin, Ireland, from June 9 to 11, 2026. Hosted at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, the three-day conference featured more than 40 sessions, 80-plus speakers, and a Solutions Square packed with exhibitors representing the full spectrum of language and localization technology. The theme, "From Chaos to Order," set…

Rome played host to the TAUS Massively Multilingual AI Conference from June 3 to 5, 2026, gathering the brains and guts of localization and globalization to explore how translation technology and AI are turning multilinguality into a powerful driver of trust and growth in international business. The event celebrated European translation technology, shining a spotlight…

Iti Sahai, Head of Product, Internationalization (Global Infrastructure) at Klaviyo, joins Host María Roa for a fascinating conversation about global expansion, product-led internationalization, localization strategy, AI integration, and the enduring power of storytelling in business. Drawing on a career spanning Hollywood, Bollywood, enterprise technology, and global product leadership, Iti shares valuable insights on how organizations…

The DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting returns to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from June 14 to 18. More than 4,100 life sciences professionals will gather at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.  This year's program features 10 refreshed content tracks, daily plenaries, and new curated therapeutic pathways in oncology and obesity. The agenda covers regulatory strategy, clinical trial innovation,…

The language services market is projected to reach $147 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual rate of 7.6%. Yet within that expansion, growth is not evenly distributed. A clear gap is opening between tech-forward LSPs that combine automation, platform delivery, and domain expertise and providers that have added AI tooling without fundamentally changing…

Insights from the ‘State of the Nation’ Event Vistatec CMO Simon Hodgkins hosted an insightful panel event, bringing together two of the industry's thought leaders for a frank and honest conversation about where the localization sector stands today and where it is heading. Joining Simon were Alex Zekakis, Chief Operating Officer at XTM International, and…

LocWorld55 will take place in Dublin from June 9 to 11, 2026, and the Vistatec team will be there to connect with industry friends, clients, and partners. What to Expect at LocWorld55 LocWorld has built a strong reputation over more than two decades as a serious, practitioner-focused conference. The format gives localization professionals structured time…

Vistatec's flagship podcast, VistaTalks, has won a Gold Viddy Award in the Best Business Podcast category.  What Are the Viddy Awards? The Viddy Awards are an international competition administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), one of the largest and most established creative competitions in the US. The awards recognize outstanding work…