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Localization Cost Strategy in 2026:
Where AI pays off, and where it doesn't
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 11:00am EST | 4:00pm BST
Duration: 60 minutes
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Most teams know AI can lower translation costs, but making it work across a real localization program is a different challenge entirely.
We're bringing together three perspectives that don't often share the same stage: the platform, the translation partner, and the in-house practitioner. Together, they'll walk through what an AI cost strategy looks like when it's being built and run in the real world, not just talked about.
The people on this panel have built and run AI-assisted localization programs. They'll tell you where it's working, and what they're doing differently.
What you'll learn:
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Where the real costs live in an AI-assisted localization program, what shows up on the invoice and what doesn't
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How experienced teams are deciding which content gets AI translation and who owns that call inside the program
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What the ROI conversation with leadership looks like and how to frame it in a way that lands
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Where AI has moved the needle on cost savings and where teams are still waiting for it to deliver
- What to get right first when building an AI cost strategy your program can execute and sustain
Meet the featured experts:
Autumn Smith - Localization Program Manager, Datadog
Autumn Autumn is a results-driven Program Manager with a background in localization, intercultural communication, project management, marketing, and people management. She specializes in building global branding strategies, managing large-scale cross-functional localization projects, and driving international market growth. She is fluent in Japanese (JLPT N1) and has extensive experience in Japanese-to-English translation. Her career began on the JET Program, followed by roles at Cafe Company in Japan and the travel app ONTHETRIP. She holds a degree in Translation and Localization Management from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies and previously worked at Meta as a Localization Program Manager for Instagram and Threads. Today, she is building and leading the first-ever Localization Program at Datadog.
Lucio Gutiérrez, Sr. Solutions Architect, Phrase
Lucio brings more than 25 years of experience building scalable localization and engineering platforms. He previously led global engineering teams at Workday and Intuit, architecting systems supporting 70M+ users across 50+ locales. His current work focuses on LLM-driven, agentic translation pipelines and AI-powered enterprise solutions. He holds an M.Sc. in Computing Science from the University of Alberta.
Erin Perry - Senior Localization Project Manager, Acclaro
Erin has more than 15 years of experience in translation and localization, helping global teams build practical, scalable localization programs that balance technology, quality, and efficiency. With a background spanning project management, marketing, and cross-cultural communication, she has worked with enterprise brands to thoughtfully incorporate AI and other emerging technologies into their localization programs. A lifelong language enthusiast, Erin speaks French and has lived and worked in both Paris and India.
Andrew Thomas - VP of Marketing, Acclaro
Andrew is the VP Marketing at Acclaro, where he leads global marketing strategy at the intersection of localization, AI, and enterprise growth. His career reflects the evolution of language technology from traditional localization workflows to AI-powered content ecosystems that drive scalable, intent-led demand across international markets.