Will Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies Invade the Language Industry?

In November 2017, Robert Etches predicted that the language industry would see the first blockchain project within the next 18 months. Nine months later, there are at least five concrete projects, and no doubt more are on the drawing board. Why now? Why this sudden explosion of innovation in an industry that has pretty much stuck to the same tried and trusted formula for 20+ years?

In this GALA Global webinar, Robert is joined by five panelists to try and put this new technology in perspective. What makes blockchain a good fit for the language industry? What’s an ICO, why create a cryptocurrency, why should anyone work for tokens … and what’s fiat?! 

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Speaker
Robert Etches is currently;CEO of Exfluency. Previously, he served as Head of Translation Innovation at Semantix, the leading language company in the Nordics. A part of the industry for 30 years, Robert has worked with every aspect of it, from freelance translation to top management and everything in between. Always active in the community, Robert was co-founder of the Word Management Group (1996), the TextMinded Group (2007), and the Nordic CAT Group (2011). He served four years (2013-2016) on the Board of GALA (two as Chairman), and three years (2015-2017) on the board of at LT-Innovate. The power of sharing, innovation and a passion for language: these are what still get him out of bed in the morning!

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