Welocalize, a privately owned company founded in 1997 and headquartered in the U.S., offers multilingual content transformation services. Employing approximately 3,100 people as of 2023, the company specializes in translation, localization, and adaptation services across over 250 languages. Its annual revenue in 2023 was less than $1 billion.
The European Accessibility Act (EAA), effective now, impacts how businesses deliver digital experiences within the EU. The act reshapes expectations for multilingual digital experiences, requiring inclusivity, compliance, and consistency. Additionally, translation delays in clinical trials jeopardize regulatory submissions and trial start-up timelines, highlighting the importance of efficient translation processes in clinical research. A new benchmark dataset, LangMark, was developed to evaluate and improve AI-powered translations, addressing advancements in machine translation using neural models and large language models (LLMs). Finally, strategies for ensuring accessibility and multilingual inclusion in both hybrid and in-person live events were explored, emphasizing the importance of accessibility in a digital-first world.