The Next Billion Conference

Accra, Ghana — 6 December 2024 —Africa’s vast linguistic diversity and burgeoning digital economy signal a powerful opportunity for language professionals. The Next Billion Conference, set to take place virtually from December 9th to 12th, 2024 from 10:00AM GMT to 4:00PM GMT, brings together freelancers, language companies, and industry stakeholders to address a crucial gap in the African language services sector: marketing and growth strategies for language companies and freelancers.

With over 2,000 languages spoken and a digital population growing by 14% annually, Africa is poised to shape the next billion digital users globally. Despite this growth, many language professionals are underprepared to market their services and secure sustainable incomes in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

While numerous conferences address translation techniques, technology integration, and cultural aspects of language services, one crucial element remains overlooked: How to actually build and grow a successful language business. In the words of Christian Elongue, the managing director of Kabod Language Services, "Technical excellence without business acumen is like a Ferrari without fuel."

The first edition of NBC is themed “Empowering African Language Professionals to Market, Sell, and Thrive,” and provides actionable insights into marketing principles, sales and growth strategies, investing opportunities for language tech projects and practical tools tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities within the African language services industry.

Perfect for:

• Freelance translators and interpreters
• Language school owners
• Language tech entrepreneurs
• Translation agency founders

Early bird registration now open: www.bit.ly/BillionConference2024

The event is free, but registration is required. To secure your spot, please click here.

What to Expect

• Learn how to position yourself, attract clients, and close sales effectively.
• Explore resources for language revitalisation projects and industry innovation.
• Connect with industry experts, investors and peers to exchange insights.
• Equip yourself with the clarity and confidence needed to make the coming year your best yet.

Register here to receive the agenda and see what’s in store.

About Kabod Language Services
Kabod Language Services is a leading provider of language solutions in Africa, dedicated to delivering quality localization, translation, interpretation, language technology services, etc. With over 28 years of combined industry expertise, KLS is committed to advancing the African language industry through innovation, collaboration, and professional development. KLS established the Association of Language Companies in Africa (ALCA), the network of African Language Teachers and Translators (ALATT), the Marketplace of African Translators and Interpreters (MATI), the Podcast on Language Tech initiatives, and Afrolinguals, the first professional magazine on the language service industry in Africa. Contact us now at [email protected].

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals and gain the skills to scale your business and thrive in the marketplace.