World Speak 2026:
TOMORROW MAY 22
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Message from our Director, Lola Bendana
I am excited to moderate a key panel at WorldSpeak 2026 on a topic that is very close to my heart: Trust, Ethics, and Transparency.
Our Director, Lola Bendana, has been a member of the Canadian Language Industry Association (CLIA) Board since its creation 23 years ago, serves on the Events Committee, and currently chairs the CLIA Advisory Committee.
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World Speak 2026: NOW EVEN MORE ACCESSIBLE
Our Director, Lola Bendana, has been a member of the Canadian Language Industry Association (CLIA) Board since its creation 23 years ago, serves on the Events Committee, and currently chairs the CLIA Advisory Committee.
By going virtual, we are opening the door to a truly national and global audience, bringing together more voices, perspectives, and expertise than ever before.
Our core program remains strong, featuring outstanding speakers and insightful panels you have been looking forward to.
In high-stakes settings—healthcare, public services, legal, or corporate communications—these nuances are not minor details. They can influence trust, understanding, and outcomes.
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When Words Are Correct - but the Message Still Fails
In today’s global environment, communication across languages is more common than ever. Yet, even when the words are accurate, the message can still miss the mark.
Why?
Because language is more than words—it carries culture, context, tone, and intent.
A phrase that sounds clear and appropriate in one language may come across as too direct, too vague, or even inappropriate in another.
The Paris Brain Institute and Monash University in Melbourne show that the sensation of “thinking about nothing” has a measurable basis: it corresponds to a specific mental state which can be linked to neurophysiological and behavioral markers.