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We can barely keep up with all the great online resources that are available to language professionals. Instead of sharing a few of them on Twitter and in our Translation Favorites, like we’ve been doing, we decided to add the offerings that might be interesting for our colleagues on this page and we will do our best to keep these resources updated (add more as we find out them and remove the ones that have expired or taken place). Most of these resources are webinars, classes, virtual events and conferences, and other free goodies. Please email us if you come across any interesting free resources for language professionals.

Upcoming free online events (conferences, webinars, classes)

(mostly) Related to languages, translation & localization

January 17, 2023 Open-Access Panel Discussion: 7 Trends for Globalization in 2023, by CSA Research
January 18, 2023 Presentation on inclusive writing guidelines and resources, by Le Portail linguistique / the Language Portal
January 19, 2023 State of the Greek Venture Capital Scene, by Hellenic Innovation Network
January 19, 2023 Virtual LocLunch™ San Diego – A New Year, A New You, by Marina Gracen-Farrell
January 20, 2023 The world of tour guiding, via CIOL
January 23, 2023 Translation Theory Lab 2023, by Goethe-Institut Glasgow Library
January 23, 2023 Basics of Copyright, Data, and Software Intellectual Property, by MIT Technology Licensing Office
January 25, 2023 World Literature Book Group, by Mechanics’ Institute
January 26, 2023 Presentation on inclusive writing guidelines and resources, by Le Portail linguistique / the Language Portal
February 1-3, 2023 Convergence: human-machine integration in translation and interpreting, by Surrey Centre for Translation Studies (CTS)
February 2, 2023 Becoming an educational author, via CIOL
February 8, 2023 World Literature Book Group, by Mechanics’ Institute
February 9, 2023 Setting yourself up for success in the Diploma in Translation, via CIOL
February 15, 2023 Presentation on inclusive writing guidelines and resources, by Le Portail linguistique / the Language Portal
February 17, 2023 Working for the wine industry as a multilinguist, via CIOL
March 1, 2023 LSP Tech Talk online #3 – Tech in the language industry, by Steffen Garnich
March 2, 2023 Illegal immigration – legal terminology for language professionals, via CIOL
March 9, 2023 The art of web localisation and SEO, via CIOL
April 27, 2023 It was murder! Legal terminology for language professionals, via CIOL
May 19, 2023 Mindfulness – how it can improve our wellbeing, via CIOL
June 9, 2023 Five quick wins to get more work from your translation clients, via CIOL
September 7, 2023 Play to your strengths – finding your niche as a translator, via CIOL

Lists of events

Language, translation and interpreting events by Multilingual
Women in Localization events
Upcoming #LocLunch events (also search for the hashtag on LinkedIn)

Past online events (recordings or register link)

The Perks of Post-Editing: A Practitioner’s Perspective, by McGill School of Continuing Studies
Ukrainian Translation Industry Camp UTICamp-2020, and on YouTube
The Future of Technical Communication
#LocNowAndFuture
The Future of Machine Translation is Human-in-the-Loop, by Lilt
Panel – Localization for Tech, by Women in Localization Eastern Canada
Content Marketing Conference
Webinar: 2020 Language Industry Survey – Before & After COVID-19, by FIT
How to Navigate Today’s Job Market as a Tech Professional, by Tech in Motion Toronto
The State of Tech Employment: Industry Insights for Tech Leaders, by Tech in Motion Toronto
#LocFromHome – The online language industry conference
InterpretAmerica 2020
Seminars for literary translators, by Boston University
Series of talks about neural networks and translation, by Andy Way
The Size and State of the Language Services Industry Today, by Nimdzi Insights
Strategies for coping with stress and uncertainty, by Women in Localization Texas
Webinar Series by Amplexor – Dialing into Digital Strategy
Greeks in Tech Live
Webcast: Research and Innovation in Greece, by the Hellenic Innovation Network
Breaking Down Marketing & Localization Silos (deck), by Women In Localization Ireland
Scaling Localization With AI and Automation, by Lilt
Global Design, by SF Globalization

News and freebies

6-week course: Understanding English Dictionaries: Explore English dictionaries, from how they are compiled, the different types, to the latest lexicographic research.
Free download and use of QA Distiller
Free AIT software for medical translators
New podcast for interpreters: Managing the stress of the pandemic for language professionals
Free e-book by Nataly Kelly: Telephone Interpreting – A comprehensive Guide to the profession
GALA offers free membership for academic institutions
[Report] The 2020 Nimdzi 100 – Nimdzi Insights
[Report] The Nimdzi Interpreting Index – Nimdzi Insights
The Linguist, professional journal by the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL)

Always awesome and free!

Women in Localization & our local Eastern Canada Chapter (email WLEC to become a member; men can be members too)
#LocLunch & #LocDrinks – free monthly localization event in or close to your location; for upcoming events in Southern Ontario (Guelph, Milton, Kitchener), email Catherine
Updated Localization Resources page on the W.L. website
Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action | TED Talk
Translation Commons Mentoring Guidelines
W.L.’s Mentor Matchmaking Program
Global Reads Book Club for Translators

Free Virtual Experiences