--- title: Why You Should Attend Ascend 2020 description: Why should you attend Lilt Ascend 2020? We’ve outlined a few of the things we’re most excited about below. image: https://labs.lilt.com/hubfs/Lilt_Ascend2020_Banner_1500x600%20(2).png --- - [Lilt.com](https://lilt.com/) - [Resources](https://lilt.com/resources) - [Lilt.com](https://lilt.com/) - [Resources](https://lilt.com/resources) ## Why You Should Attend Ascend 2020 ![](https://labs.lilt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Drew%20Evans_Edited%20Headshots-large-0725%20copy.jpg?width=299&quality=low) by Drew Evans October, 14, 2020 3 Minute Read - - - *Editor's Note: Ascend 2020 has passed. To watch the event on-demand, [click here](https://resources.lilt.com/ascend-2020-on-demand?hsLang=en) to access all of the sessions and panels. * In a world where conferences have moved online, we understand that it can be difficult to find the right events to help you grow both personally and professionally.  That’s why we’re so excited to host [Lilt Ascend 2020](http://www.lilt.com/liltascend2020?hsLang=en) on October 22nd. We’re bringing together speakers from the localization industry and far beyond to help spark conversations and inspire newcomers and veterans alike. Whether you’re watching presentations on localization strategies, listening to conversations around the future of AI, or participating in discussions with peers from across the industry, we’re hopeful that you’ll walk away with new perspectives and actionable insights on how to grow. While we can’t wait to share the latest Lilt company and product updates, here are just a few more reasons we’re looking forward to Lilt Ascend 2020: #### The Impact of AI We’ll be joined by two academics that are paving the way in the world of artificial intelligence. Tom Davenport, Visiting Professor at Oxford University and Distinguished Professor of IT and Management at Babson College, will be covering his recent explorations into AI and its role in the workplace. Forward-thinking companies have an opportunity to apply artificial intelligence into their daily operations, and Tom will discuss how operational outcomes and performance can be improved. We’ll also hear from Kyunghyun Cho, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Data Science at New York University, as he discusses the newest applications of AI, the latest changes in the field, and how that can all be applied to improve translation. #### **Learnings from the Top Floor** Ascend 2020 will center around the question of how to localize at scale, especially in a world that has and is becoming more digital by the day. As such, we’ve invited a few localization experts from companies that have had plenty of localization success over the years such as: 1. Loïc Dufresne de Virel (Head of Localization at Intel) 2. Alessandra Binazzi (Head of Global Localization at ASICS) 3. Paul Buckley (Localization Project Manager at Canva)   They will all speak about their experiences building, traversing, and ultimately conquering localization at scale. Each event will have time for questions, so we’re looking forward to three engaging sessions. #### **A New Way to Network** Networking is a difficult game for many people, even when the world is operating normally. However, we wanted to make it a bit easier and a bit more fun.  During our virtual networking event for women in localization, we’ll be hosting women from across the globe, giving everyone the chance to speak to and learn from their peers. For some, it will be a chance to chat over coffee - for others, it will be a way to wind down the day with a cocktail in hand. No matter your time zone, we’re excited to help kickoff new conversations and connections. [![Register for Free](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4453601/419be626-7df5-4d77-b067-4987bd886c87.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4453601/419be626-7df5-4d77-b067-4987bd886c87) Lilt Ascend is a fully virtual live event, completely free of charge. If you’re interested in joining the conversation, join us on October 22nd at Lilt Ascend 2020. For more information, please visit [www.lilt.com/liltascend2020](http://www.lilt.com/liltascend2020?hsLang=en) or reach out to contact@lilt.com.    [View All Posts](https://labs.lilt.com) ### [![](https://labs.lilt.com/hubfs/Lilt_Ascend2020_Banner_1500x600%20(2)-1.png) October, 19, 2020 Bringing Together the Leaders of Localization and Beyond 7 Minute Read ![](https://labs.lilt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Drew%20Evans_Edited%20Headshots-large-0725%20copy.jpg?width=299&quality=low) Editor's Note: Ascend 2020 has passed. To access Ascend 2020 on-demand, click here to access all of the recorded sessions and panels. We can’t wait for Ascend 2020 to kick off in just a few days. And with our fall conference comes a list of extraordinary speakers that we’re looking forward to hearing from. We wanted to highlight a bit about each of our speakers to share who they are, what they’ve done, and why they’ll provide great insights. Read More](https://labs.lilt.com/the-leaders-of-localization-ascend-2020?hsLang=en) ### [![ascend 2021](https://labs.lilt.com/hubfs/LinkedIn%20Updated%20-%20Lilt%20Ascend.png) September, 28, 2021 Conversations at Ascend: What to Look Forward to at Ascend 2021 5 Minute Read ![](https://labs.lilt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Drew%20Evans_Edited%20Headshots-large-0725%20copy.jpg?width=299&quality=low) Over the past year, more and more customer interactions have moved online, causing changes in how people engage with companies. As a result, a lot of important discussions are happening in the localization industry about how to optimize localization programs and scale efforts to match the increase in demand. Read More](https://labs.lilt.com/what-to-look-forward-lilt-ascend-2021?hsLang=en) - [System Status](https://status.lilt.com/) - [Support Terms](https://lilt.com/terms) - [Privacy](https://lilt.com/privacy) - - - -  2026 Lilt, Inc.