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We are bringing the Localization Fusion Society to the Bay Area!

When: August 12 (Thursday); 5:30-8:30pm
What: Wine, beer, appetizers and great networking!
Where: Merrill Corporation
1731 Embarcadero Rd, Suite 100, Palo Alto, CA
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(Embarcadero East Exit, off of 101, left at 2nd block, and left again
into the parking lot)
How much: $10/Free Parking
RSVP by: August 11, 5 p.m.

What is the Fusion Society?

Why wait for a conference to meet with your industry peers and listen to
vendor pitches over and over again? One comment that we hear repeatedly
at most conferences is that networking is the best reason for going to
industry events. Whether it's meeting new people, renewing old
friendships, or just hanging out with a random assortment of other
delegates, people in the localization industry love to socialize at
their conferences.

At the same time, many complain about the cost of getting to the
conference so that they can network. Besides the conference fee that can
exceed US$1,000, there's also the small matter of getting there - add in
another thousand dollars or more - and the hidden cost of being out of
the office or away from your family. In today's cost-cutting business
climate, these direct and indirect outlays don't add up to "priceless".

The second rule of the Fusion Society is: no selling is allowed. One of
the things clients (or users or practitioners or buyers) hate is the
"killing fields" of traditional industry conferences. We want everyone
to feel comfortable.For more information about the Fusion Society and
its rules go to www.fusionsociety.com.

Pass this invitation on to anybody you know in the industry, but you
must confirm your attendance by August 11, 5 p.m.

Questions? Contact Christiane Bernier at christiane.bernier@... or
415.296.0300.