Welcome to
ND Focus – Elia’s focus on Project Management

13-14 September 2018 / Porto, Portugal

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“Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend four hours sharpening the axe.” As the wise saying reminds us: to be truly effective, we need to invest in the right tools.

ND Focus – Elia’s focus on Project Management is the industry’s event dedicated to sharpening the skills and mindset that today’s fast-paced competitive landscape demands of our PMs. Now in its third year, this event is the language industry’s only event devoted to project management and will be held in Porto, Portugal on 13-14 September 2018.

The Elia Handbook for Smart PMs

Thanks to Elia Full Members, Elia Engage Members, industry consultants and end clients each year we publish The Elia Handbook for Smart PMs, to be given for free to event attendees.

The Elia Handbook for Smart PMs volume III is due at the ND Focus – Elia’s focus on Project Management in Porto to complement the skills and techniques attendees will acquire at the event and serve as a handy reference guide for effective project management.

A Call for Articles for The Elia Handbook for Smart PMs Volume III is now open.

Click here to read more about The Elia Handbook for Smart PMs, see the Volume II authors and get information on how to submit your article.

Who should attend?

This event is for ambitious project and production managers who are serious about delivering the very best for their company and clients.

This year’s edition is a chance to review every aspect of your role, connect with like-minded peers and understand how future trends will affect best practice. No matter where you are in your career, you’ll leave equipped to operate on a new level in 2019.

Why attend?

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 holding you back
Share points of view and be inspired by peers in the same boat

For your company

Boost the 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 2019 roadmap
Deepen client loyalty by delivering added value

Thank you so much to the organisers of this event for their dedication to this particular area of the languages industry and their belief in the value of this event. The spotlight is rarely shone on project managers so the chance to get together for two days to discuss our industry and what impacts on us on a daily basis was a really unique and special opportunity.
Becky Kinnersley, Head of Project Management, RP Translate Ltd.
The Elia event surpassed my expectations, especially with the format which allowed for a more in-debth and practical approach to topics disussed. It was a good opportunity to share experiences and get ideas about how to improve the project management function.
Paulina Kaszulanis, Head of Production, Lacrosse experts in translation
A great event to meet our peers and to learn how other professionals deal with the same situations we have in a welcoming environment.
André Fachada, Account Manager, L10N - Making Translation Invisible
The ND Focus on Project Management was a great event that allowed me to see my job in a different light and maybe start thinking outside the box. And it was fun 🙂
Pirjo Kulmala, Localization Project Manager, Arancho Doc
This event helped me find concrete ways to improve my daily workload and to connect with translators and clients on another level. I feel like I understand both their needs better now and I found ways to help them reach their objectives.
Laurie Defoy, Project Manager, LAT Multilingual Translation and Marketing