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Greetings from CITLoB! 

We are excited to announce the 5th edition of SAMVĀD, the International Conference on Localization, organized by the Confederation of Interpreting, Translation, and Localisation Businesses (CITLoB). This year, we are gathering thought leaders, innovators, and industry experts at the India Habitat Center, Delhi, on October 30-31, 2025. 

The theme of this year's conference, "New Horizons in Localization: Adapting, Innovating, Thriving," explores the dynamic and rapidly evolving localization industry, focusing on the opportunities for adaptation, innovation, and growth in the global marketplace. 

We’re Inviting Paper Submissions! 
We encourage you to submit your abstracts for a 10-minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session. This is a unique opportunity to share your insights and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the localization industry. Submissions are welcomed on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: 
•    Localization & Globalization: Strategies for reaching diverse markets. 
•    Innovations in Localization Technology: The impact of AI, automation, and more. 
•    Emerging Languages in Localization: Challenges and strategies for lesser-known languages. 
•    Localization Trends: What’s shaping the future of translation and localization. 
•    Cross-Cultural Communication: Ensuring culturally relevant localization practices. 
•    Localization Project Management: New tools and best practices. 
•    Localization & Business Growth: How localization drives market expansion. 
•    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Localization: Creating an inclusive global marketplace. 
Key Timelines: 
•    Abstract Submission Deadline: June 15, 2025 
•    Announcement of Shortlisted Papers: August 2, 2025 
•    Conference Presentation Dates: October 30-31, 2025 

This is your chance to be part of an exciting and forward-thinking conference, helping to shape the future of localization. 

Link for Submission: https://forms.office.com/r/DwFpLVx5Ty 

For more details or any questions, please reach out to us at asst.secretary@citlob.in. 

We look forward to receiving your submissions and welcoming you to SAMVĀD 2025! 

Regards,

TEAM CITLoB