About Focus PM 2024
ELIA’s 9th Focus on Project Management is calling all industry project and production managers to Belgrade for a three-day event to learn and develop practical skills, try out new approaches, cultivate their mindset and help them become a truly unstoppable force for their companies. The event will be divided into 3 independent tracks featuring presentations, workshops and discussions hosted by language industry leaders.
To kickstart your event experience, attendees are also welcome to join us at the pre-conference Focus on Technology Day, on 27 November, 2024.
PROGRAMME
Focus PM 2024 is a game-changer. We’ve listened to your feedback and are rolling up our sleeves to bring you a truly hands-on experience. Expect less talk and more action, less theory and more practice.
Under the theme “Becoming a PM Rockstar in the AI Era“, we will dive into essential topics, including how to master both small and large team dynamics, and how to grow your career and become an invaluable asset to your company. We will explore real-life PM problems to solve and discover how to tame the AI beast with practical, real-world use cases that show you how to harness its power for maximum efficiency. We will also address how to avoid burnout and maintain balance while handling a dynamic and demanding workload.
Get ready for a rigorous and immersive experience where you and your peers will be fully engaged every step of the way. You will leave not just prepared but empowered, equipped to tackle any challenge and drive your success and career to new heights.
For the best experience, come rested and open-minded, and get ready to unleash your full potential as the PM powerhouse you are ready to become!
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27 NovDay 1
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28 NovDay 2
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29 NovDay 3
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Pre-conference Day - Focus on Technology
Translate Me Tender, Translate Me True: Webpage Translation Masterclass
Join us for a three-hour intensive training on the critical topic of website translation. Show more... This session will explore best practices for analysing website word-count calculation and providing accurate quotes to clients. We will cover techniques for exporting and importing website translation files, integration methods, and essential plugins. Plus, we will dive into the most effective tools, tips, and modern technology solutions, including AI, to streamline your workflow. With a blend of theory and hands-on practice, all participants are recommended to bring their own laptops for the most immersive experience. For more information, please click here.
Participating fee: €85.
Technology Workshops Part I
Industry-leading tool providers will offer 2-hour workshops for Show more...PMs with a working knowledge of the tools. In these sessions, attendees will learn about advanced features and how to utilise the tools to improve efficiency.
Workshops are free of charge for all participants.
Coffee Break
Technology Workshops Part II
Industry-leading tool providers will offer 2-hour workshops for Show more...PMs with a working knowledge of the tools. In these sessions, attendees will learn about advanced features and how to utilise the tools to improve efficiency.
Workshops are free of charge for all participants.
Welcome Drinks
Venue (lobby bar)
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Conference day
Open Registration & Welcome Coffee
Event Opening
It's Now or Never: Mastering PM Communication, Work-Life Balance, and Career Growth
Coffee Break
Suspicious Minds: Challenge Status Quo and Level up Your PM Career
Presentation
Patry will share her unique journey from starting Show more...as a teacher to climbing the ranks to become the Director of Translation & Localization. With a personal touch, she will walk us through her career progression—Teacher, Project Assistant, Client Manager, Project Manager, Senior PM, Quality & Production Manager, and finally Director—while emphasising the vital role of Project Managers who are the true rock stars behind the scenes.
The session will be both informative and entertaining, with Patry using a visual timeline and
personal anecdotes to illustrate how she navigated the industry. She will also stress the importance of building a "dream team," emphasising the value of diverse skills.
Lunch
A Little Less Conversation, A Little More AI-ction
Presentation - Group A
The arrival of genAI has sparked both Show more...excitement and concern in the localization industry. While common uses like content creation and translation are well-known, there is much more to explore.
This presentation introduces Creative Words' approach to continuous training on genAI applications, understanding optimization goals and encouraging a shift in mindset.
Marina and Matilde will present real-world applications of genAI in non-linguistic tasks with practical uses for project managers. The workshop will put the presentation's insights into practice, allowing participants to experience firsthand the support genAI offers in daily tasks.
You're the Growth in Disguise: How PMs Drive Company Success
Presentation - Group B
Join us for a presentation that will empower Show more...attendees with actionable strategies to optimise project workflows, leverage data for growth, foster strong client relationships, and identify new business opportunities and efficiencies.
Discover how effective project management can drive company expansion and elevate overall business performance.
Coffee Break
A Little Less Conversation, A Little More AI-ction
Workshop - Group A
The arrival of genAI has sparked both excitement Show more...and concern in the localization industry. While common uses like content creation and translation are well-known, there is much more to explore.
This presentation introduces Creative Words' approach to continuous training on genAI applications, understanding optimization goals and encouraging a shift in mindset.
Marina and Matilde will present real-world applications of genAI in non-linguistic tasks with practical uses for project managers. The workshop will put the presentation's insights into practice, allowing participants to experience firsthand the support genAI offers in daily tasks.
You're the Growth in Disguise: How PMs Drive Company Success
Workshop - Group B
Join us for a presentation that will empower Show more...attendees with actionable strategies to optimise project workflows, leverage data for growth, foster strong client relationships, and identify new business opportunities and efficiencies.
Discover how effective project management can drive company expansion and elevate overall business performance.
Networking Dinner
Ambar Restaurant
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Conference day
Morning Coffee
A Little Less Conversation, A Little More AI-ction
Presentation - Group B
The arrival of genAI has sparked both Show more...excitement and concern in the localization industry. While common uses like content creation and translation are well-known, there is much more to explore.
This presentation introduces Creative Words' approach to continuous training on genAI applications, understanding optimization goals and encouraging a shift in mindset.
Marina and Matilde will present real-world applications of genAI in non-linguistic tasks with practical uses for project managers. The workshop will put the presentation's insights into practice, allowing participants to experience firsthand the support genAI offers in daily tasks.
You're the Growth in Disguise: How PMs Drive Company Success
Presentation - Group A
Join us for a presentation that will empower Show more...attendees with actionable strategies to optimise project workflows, leverage data for growth, foster strong client relationships, and identify new business opportunities and efficiencies.
Discover how effective project management can drive company expansion and elevate overall business performance.
Coffee Break
A Little Less Conversation, A Little More AI-ction
Workshop - Group B
The arrival of genAI has sparked both excitement Show more...and concern in the localization industry. While common uses like content creation and translation are well-known, there is much more to explore.
This presentation introduces Creative Words' approach to continuous training on genAI applications, understanding optimization goals and encouraging a shift in mindset.
Marina and Matilde will present real-world applications of genAI in non-linguistic tasks with practical uses for project managers. The workshop will put the presentation's insights into practice, allowing participants to experience firsthand the support genAI offers in daily tasks.
You're the Growth in Disguise: How PMs Drive Company Success
Workshop - Group A
Join us for a presentation that will empower Show more...attendees with actionable strategies to optimise project workflows, leverage data for growth, foster strong client relationships, and identify new business opportunities and efficiencies.
Discover how effective project management can drive company expansion and elevate overall business performance.
Lunch
PM Bootcamp: I Can't Help Falling Into Success
Workshop
Join us for an interactive and hands-on workshop designed Show more...for Project Managers who are ready to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and success. Through personal stories and real-life scenarios, this session will empower you to speak up, share your experiences, and tackle complex project management challenges head-on.
Key Scenarios:
1. The Impossible Translation Request: Learn how to navigate a project where the tools don’t support all the required languages, and discover how to turn a potential failure into a client-winning success.
2. The Bilingual Staff Dilemma: Explore strategies for handling errors introduced by "bilingual experts" and turning these moments into opportunities for client education and long-term relationship building.
3. The Crappy Translation Memory (TM): Understand the importance of quality control and how to diplomatically handle clients with poor TMs, ensuring you maintain project integrity while educating the client.
4. The Understaffed Crisis: Discover how to manage large projects with limited resources, and learn the value of stepping up, rolling up your sleeves, and contributing beyond your role to advance your career and leadership skills.
Objective: By the end of this workshop, PMs will have the confidence and tools to not only manage difficult situations but to emerge as leaders who drive success for their projects, teams, and themselves.
Coffee Break
The PM Superstar Has Left the Building
Event Closing
SPEAKERS
Opening Keynote
Closing Keynote
Who should attend?
This event is for ambitious project & production managers who are serious about delivering the very best for their company and clients. No matter where you are in your career, you’ll leave us equipped to operate on a new level in 2024 and make your company proud.
Benefits of the programme
For you
- Discover the secrets of leading PMs from our industry and beyond
- Approach the future confidently with an understanding of the latest trends
- Identify and overcome the obstacles that are holding you back
- Share your perspective and be inspired by peers in the same environment
- Discover how your communication skills can benefit both your professional and personal life
For your company
- Boost your bottom line with efficient new approaches
- Build a productive, happy team with a shared idea of success
- Contribute the latest insights to the company’s 2025 roadmap
- Deepen client loyalty by delivering added value
- Develop a better community around your company
REGISTER
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€550Early Bird
- Valid until 30 October 2024
- Applicable to ELIA & ALC members
- Registration includes access to all sessions, lunches and coffee breaks during the event.
- For group registrations, contact us.
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€660Early Bird
- Valid until 30 October 2024
- A 10% discount to members of ELIA Association Partners: AALC, AASL, AATC, AFIT, Aneti, Apit, ATC, Bliss, CLIA, Federlingue, Juntos, Polot, QSD, TinA and VViN
- Registration includes access to all sessions, lunches and coffee breaks during the event.
- For group registrations, contact us.
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€650Full
- Valid from 31 October 2024
- Applicable to ELIA & ALC members
- Registration includes access to all sessions, lunches and coffee breaks during the event.
- For group registrations, contact us.
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€760Full
- Valid from 31 October 2024
- A 10% discount to members of ELIA Association Partners: AALC, AASL, AATC, AFIT, Aneti, Apit, ATC, Bliss, CLIA, Federlingue, Juntos, Polot, QSD, TinA and VViN
- Registration includes access to all sessions, lunches and coffee breaks during the event.
- For group registrations, contact us.
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Pre-conference Focus on Technology
If you would like to participate in the Technology Day on Wednesday, 27 November you can reserve your spot in the event registration form.
For more information, please click here.
Event Cancellation Policy
All requests for cancellation and refunds must be received in writing; this also applies to registration substitutions. Please contact us via email. To view the full cancellation policy and for more information about ELIA’s Event Terms & Conditions, please click here.
Committee
Venue
The Metropol Palace Hotel in Belgrade is a true testament to the magnificence and elegance of a mid-century era. Originally built in 1957, the hotel has been completely renovated and modernised, while still preserving its rich history and timeless charm.
For attendees of ELIA’s Focus on Project Management 2024, we have agreed special rates.
To book your room at Metropol Palace Hotel, please use the following BOOKING LINK.
€140 single, €150 double / Deluxe
Room rates do not include city tax, €1.36 per person, per night.
Images: Copyright Metropol Palace Hotel
Alternative accommodation
Golden Tulip Zira is strategically located in the heart of Belgrade. The hotel is surrounded by many local restaurants with typical serbian food to try for a total immersion in the capital.
To book your room at Golden Tulip Hotel, please complete the reservation form here.
€110 single, €130 double
Room rates do not include city tax, €1.4 per person, per night.
Images: Copyright Golden Tulip Hotel
Social Events
Don’t miss our networking events at PM 2024, where you can mix & mingle with fellow attendees, in inimitable ELIA style. Sign up during registration to secure your spot!
Welcome Drinks
Wednesday, 27 November / 18:00-20:00
Venue (lobby bar)
If you wish to sign up, please confirm during registration.
Networking Dinner
Thursday, 28 November / 20:00-24:00
Ambar Restaurant
The cost for the dinner is €65 per person and you can sign up during registration.
Please click here for the menu.
SPONSORS
Interested in sponsoring Focus on Project Management 2024?
Click here or contact us!
