Fidel Hosts Insightful Webinar on “AI is Changing the Game – Are You Ready to Lead the Shift?
13/04/2026
Fidel successfully hosted its latest G11N AI webinar titled “AI is Changing the Game – Are You Ready to Lead the Shift?” on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The live online session brought together global localization leaders, product strategists and AI practitioners to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of globalization.
This one-hour session, focused on the powerful intersection of AI, localization engineering and global product strategy. As organizations increasingly adopt agile development cycles and accelerate digital transformation initiatives, traditional localization approaches are being challenged to keep pace. The webinar addressed these evolving demands by highlighting how AI-driven workflows and engineering-first strategies can enable faster, more scalable global expansion.
The session featured industry experts Olga Blasco, M&A Principal Partner, and Dave Ruane, Global Director – Client Solutions at Lion People Global, as keynote speakers. They shared valuable perspectives on emerging trends in AI-led globalization, the growing importance of automation in localization processes, and how businesses can effectively integrate AI without losing the human touch.
The webinar was hosted by Saurabh Kavaathekar, Vice President of Localization Engineering at Fidel Softech, who guided the discussion and emphasized the importance of combining advanced technologies with domain expertise. He highlighted how organizations can leverage human-machine synergy to enhance efficiency, maintain quality, and deliver culturally relevant experiences across markets.
Key takeaways from the session included:
- The shift from traditional localization to AI-powered, engineering-driven models
- The role of automation in accelerating time-to-market for global products
- Strategies to balance AI efficiency with human expertise for quality outcomes
- Practical approaches to scaling localization in an increasingly digital-first world
The discussion wrapped up with a strong emphasis on the evolving role of AI in driving next-generation globalization. While AI is rapidly transforming localization workflows and enabling unprecedented speed and scale, the speakers highlighted that true success lies in how effectively organizations integrate these technologies with the right strategies and expertise. It is not just about adopting AI, but about building intelligent, adaptable ecosystems where automation and human insight work together seamlessly. Organizations that can align AI capabilities with business goals, foster cross-functional collaboration, and maintain a clear global vision will be best positioned to lead the shift and create meaningful impact across markets.
The webinar concluded with an engaging Q&A session, where participants interacted with the speakers and discussed real-world challenges and solutions in implementing AI for globalization.
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