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It’s Not One or the Other: Enhancing Interpretation with New Technologies

  • Jul 2, 2025
  • 2 min read

For years, multilingual events relied mainly on interpreters in booths and receivers for attendees. While this setup remains effective, new technologies now complement it. Instead of replacing traditional systems, innovations like BYOD, AI captioning, and remote solutions add flexibility and expand access.



What Are the Limitations of Traditional Interpretation Systems?

Onsite systems remain essential, but certain demands reveal their limits:

  • High costs: travel, lodging, and booth setup quickly raise expenses.

  • Complex logistics: hybrid or multi-venue events require extra integration and coordination.

  • Limited scalability: adding languages often means more gear, staff, and interpreters.

These are not flaws, but signs that traditional systems work best when enhanced with modern solutions.


Key Technologies That Enhance Interpretation Setups

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Attendees access live interpretation on their own smartphones or tablets. This reduces the need for distributing receivers and makes interpretation easier to scale.


AI Captioning and Transcription

Artificial intelligence can provide real-time captions, helping participants follow sessions even without headsets. It also creates transcripts for post-event use.


Remote Interpretation

Interpreters no longer need to be onsite. They can connect online from anywhere, lowering travel costs and expanding access to skilled professionals.


Benefits of a Combined Approach

  • Reliability: traditional equipment ensures clear, consistent audio.

  • Flexibility: remote and BYOD solutions adapt to different event sizes and formats.

  • Accessibility: captions and digital access support attendees with different needs.

  • Scalability: hybrid setups handle more languages and participants with less complexity.


Conclusion: The Future Is Hybrid

It is not a question of choosing between traditional and modern systems. The strongest events combine both. By keeping proven equipment and adding new technologies, organizers can ensure interpretation that is reliable, flexible, and inclusive for global audiences.

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