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GenAI in Localization conference

The Builders Playbook

For The Future of Localization

Online Conference & Workshops

June 24 – 26, 2026

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June 24 - 26, 2026

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ABOUT

What is GenAI in Localization?

The 2026 edition,

The Builders Playbook for the Future of Localization,

is centered on workforce retraining, workflow redesign, and responsible AI integration at scale. Focusing on practical application – not theory – this year’s conference will navigate structural change in real time.

Users

Who This Is For

GenAl in Localization is built for professionals responsible for making Al work in real-world localization environments.

  • Localization & Program Managers
    Those responsible for delivery & quality.
  • Language Engineers & Technical Leads
    Those who are evaluating tools, and connecting MT, LLMs, and TMS systems.
  • Directors, VPs & Founders
    Those redefining team structure & strategy.
  • Growth & Commercial Leaders
    Those aligning AI-capabilities with strategy.
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Why Attend

Work on What Matters – We focus on the areas shaping how localization teams operate today.

  • Vibe Coding & Prompting Workflows – how teams are actually building with Al.
  • The TMS of Tomorrow-modern localization infrastructure and automation.
  • Model Building & Multilingual LLMS – real deployment, evaluation, and integration.
  • Team Building & Management – structuring and leading Al-enabled teams.

Attending GenAl in Localization 2026 will give you the opportunity to learn from real-world implementation-turning theory into practical application-while connecting with a growing network of experienced peers and strengthening your approach and strategy.

Conference programm

Three Days.
One Mission.

Where localization teams come to test ideas, learn from peers, and explore the tools and workflows shaping what comes next.

Typing machine | Program

June 24, 2026

Free access

Conference Opens

Kick off the event with industry trivia and interactive peer networking.

Trivia Game

Free access

Opening Remarks

Welcome words and market insights hosted by Custom.MT.

Konstantin Dranch,
Custom.MT

MAD Hackathon

Learn the rules, discover new ideas with your team, and start building.

Free access

Stop Managing Terms Like It’s 2015: Scaling Multilingual Terminology with AI

Led by Adobe’s linguistic quality team, this session introduces TermScout, an internal tool designed for AI-driven multilingual extraction directly from translation memories. Learn how to transform terminology from a static asset into a dynamic, data-driven system grounded in real usage.

Amy Grace O'Brien
Adobe

Free access

How I Moved the Entire Translation Lifecycle into GitLab CI/CD

A case study on leveraging the GitLab Duo Agent Platform and Claude to co-develop three reusable CI/CD components for localization infrastructure.

Lauren Barker
GitLab Duo

Free access

10-mins Break

Trivia Game

Evaluation Best Practices Workshop
Building Automated QA Pipelines for Agentic AI

A practical workshop led by Allegro’s Localization and Data team on transitioning traditional localization units into strategic AI Quality teams capable of managing complex datasets and optimizing agentic AI systems.

Michał Junczyk

Maria Dembska-Czerniawska

Monika Murgová

Joanna Marhula

Agata Hajduk-Smak

Closing & Day 1 Wrap-up

Konstantin Dranch,
Custom.MT

June 25, 2026

Free access

Opening Remarks
MAD Hackathon

Live Progress Check-In

Free access

Innovation Showcase: Part 1

5 fast-paced product pitches covering:
- Media Localization
- Quality Estimation
- Text Generation
- AI-powered translation tools.

Moderator:
Jourik Ciesielski

Moderator:
Dave Ruane

Free access

AI for Actionable Intelligence: Transforming Millions of User Data Points into a Quality Roadmap

A case study by KnowBe4 on deploying ModInsight, an internal framework powered by Snowflake, Streamlit, and GenAI to scale multilingual quality management across 35+ languages.

Priscila Mottola
Knowbe4 ModInsight

Free access

Kraken: Building an AI-Native HITL Localization Ecosystem from Scratch

5 fast-paced product pitches covering:
A case study on designing and deploying Kraken, an API-based, AI-native localization ecosystem integrated with Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) workflows for mobile, web, and marketing operations at Simple App.

Pavel Trysmakou
Simple App

Free access

10-Minute Break

Trivia Break

Masterclass: Vibe Coding & Next-Gen TMS Architecture

A 2-hour hands-on technical workshop focused on building adaptive translation management systems and automated tracking pipelines.

Closing & Day 2 Wrap-up

Konstantin Dranch,
Custom.MT

June 26, 2026

Free access

Opening Remarks

Free access

Innovation Showcase: Part 2

5 technical presentations focused on:

- Next-Gen Language Teams
- Text Generation
- Specialized AI translation utilities.

Moderator:
Jourik Ciesielski

Moderator:
Dave Ruane

Free access

Automated Context Enrichment: Building an LLM-Driven Intake Pipeline

A case study by Yango on deploying an automated infrastructure pipeline that extracts upstream data from linked tasks to deliver structured, LLM-generated context summaries directly to localization teams..

Yana Kolesnikova | Yango

Yana Kolesnikova
Yango

Ksenia Lykina
Yango

MAD Hackathon

Grand Finale & Results

Free access

10-mins Break

Trivia Game

Dynamic Localization Workflows via n8n

A guided interactive workshop on designing and deploying decision-making localization workflows using n8n, modern project management tools, and AI APIs.

Stefan Huyghe

Gergana Toleva

Sebastian Dzeecielski

Closing & Day 3 Wrap-up

Konstantin Dranch,
Custom.MT

Pricing options

Webinars & Workshops

Early Bird Rate

Clock | Early Bird discount

€99

Full Access

Early bird rate available until

June 2nd, 2026

REGULAR RATE

€149

Full Access

Livestream only

Free

Livestream Only

Program Committee

Collaboration? Contact us.

Konstantin Dranch

GenAI in Localization

Michał Junczyk

Michał Junczyk

Allegro

Jourik Ciesielski

Jourik Ciesielski

ELAN Languages

Stefan Huyghe

Stefan Huyghe

LocDiscussion

Alessandra Binazzi

Alessandra Binazzi

Global Sights

Dave Ruane

Dave Ruane

Lion People Global

PAST EVENTS

Catch up on the latest edition

In December, GenAI in Localization explored how Generative AI is transforming the localization industry.

 

From automated translation workflows to cultural adaptation at scale, the conference examined the technologies redefining how global audiences are reached and engaged.

 

Industry pioneers, AI researchers, and localization leaders shared insights, case studies, and emerging applications shaping the future of global communication.

Organizers

Konstantin Dranch

Programm Director

Jill Maxwell

Conference Director

Andrew Hickson

Creative Manager

Stefan Huyghe

Stefan Huyghe

Conference Ambassador

Daria Stepanova

Conference Producer

Past events

The 2026 edition,

The Builders Playbook for the Future of Localization,

centers on workforce retraining, workflow redesign, and mastering the latest tools and technologies shaping the industry—including AI. Through our Space for Builders, this becomes more than a conference—offering ongoing access to practical resources, real implementations, and a community of builders.

Sponsor GenAI in Localization 2026

Align With Workforce Transformation in Localization

GenAI in Localization is entering its fourth year as a focused, implementation-driven industry platform.

 

The 2026 edition — The Builders Playbook for the Future of Localization — centers on retraining teams, redesigning production models, and integrating AI responsibly at scale.

 

Sponsors are positioned inside that transformation cycle.