In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, I had the privilege of sitting down with Peter Madahian, the newly elected President of the Canadian Language Industry Association (CLIA) and General Manager of EXACTA Interpreting. Peter shares his fascinating journey from a young immigrant interpreting for his family to leading one of Canada’s top interpreting firms. We discuss the evolution of the language industry, the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, and the importance of professionalizing interpreters. Peter also highlights his vision for CLIA’s future and the role technology will play in shaping language services. If you’re interested in the future of the language industry, this episode is packed with insights on how AI is influencing interpretation, the professionalization of interpreters, and the exciting initiatives CLIA has in store. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your thoughts on AI’s role in the future of interpretation! Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction to the Localization Fireside Chat 1:05 - Welcoming Peter Madahian: CLIA President & EXACTA GM 2:30 - Peter’s Early Beginnings: From Family Interpreter to Industry Leader 4:00 - How Peter Got His Start in Professional Interpreting 5:30 - EXACTA Interpreting: Overview and Mission 7:10 - Challenges Facing the Language Industry Today 9:15 - Standardization and Professionalization of Interpreters 11:20 - Technology’s Impact on the Language Industry 13:45 - AI and Its Role in Interpretation 16:10 - CLIA’s Vision and Upcoming Initiatives 18:25 - The Future of Interpreting and Language Services 21:10 - CLIA’s Role in Supporting Language Professionals 23:00 - Upcoming Events: ALC Gala and On-Conference 24:45 - Wrapping Up: Peter’s Leadership in CLIA and EXACTA 26:00 - Closing Remarks Watch the full interview to get Peter Madahian's expert insights on the evolving world of interpretation and language services! Connect with Us: Follow us on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/localization-fireside-chat Visit our website: www.L10NFiresidechat.com Subscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9BSrJLTE_ZHUdlnUwRGpCw #LocalizationFiresideChat #CLIA #EXACTA #PeterMadahian #AIInInterpretation #LanguageIndustry #InterpretationFuture #AI #Translation #Localization