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Global events are designed to bring the best ideas into one room. But when that room operates in one language only, many attendees are not participating at full capacity.

They may understand the presentation. They may follow the discussion. They may even speak the event language well. But understanding is not the same as thinking freely, responding confidently, or contributing with nuance.

If you are choosing a language interpretation provider, the challenge is rarely limited to one event. You may be sourcing support for a leadership meeting today, a webinar next month, and a global event after that, each with different requirements, stakeholders, and risks. 

When you reach the point of evaluating multilingual solutions, you are no longer asking whether language access matters. You already know it does. You might have seen how easily meaning gets lost across regions, how hybrid formats complicate delivery or how your teams struggle to manage language access inside and outside your organisation.

Multilingual meetings should feel natural. People should be able to focus on the conversation, not on whether they will understand it. Yet for many organisations, the moment different languages enter the room, everything suddenly feels heavier. More planning. More tools. More pressure. And more chances for things to go wrong. 

Organisations from all over the world are starting to rethink how they communicate internally and externally. Multilingual technology is emerging as a strategic capability, not simply a tool for major conferences. Interprefy’s latest market research across APAC and the Middle East shows that demand for real-time multilingual support continues to rise, with 86% of Middle Eastern organisers and 71% of APAC organisers identifying strong attendee expectations for live translation and interpretation at events of every type and format.

As global organisations prepare for 2026, the need to communicate seamlessly across languages has never been more urgent. The rapid evolution of AI language translation, the rising maturity of real-time translation services, and the increasing expectations of multilingual audiences are reshaping how businesses, institutions, and event teams plan for the year ahead. Yet amidst a myriad of AI-only tools entering the market, one truth is increasingly clear: enterprises still need accuracy, accountability, and stability — especially when multilingual communication directly impacts brand reputation, stakeholder trust, and mission-critical outcomes.

As we stand on the cusp of 2026, it's a perfect moment to reflect on the remarkable journey that has brought Interprefy to over 10 years of innovation in language technology and multilingual accessibility. Founded with a vision to revolutionise multilingual communication, Interprefy has consistently pushed boundaries, embracing innovation to bridge language gaps across the globe. Over the past decade, we have grown from a humble startup into a trusted partner and provider for enterprises, government bodies, NGOs, international institutions, and organisations across a wide range of sectors, helping them navigate the complexities of multilingual events seamlessly.

The answer lies in a quiet revolution reshaping how companies document communication: AI-enhanced transcription.

On 20 October 2025, a major infrastructure incident at AWS disrupted many online services around the world. In this blog we will look at what exactly happened, why the event is important for organisations reliant on cloud infrastructure, and how Interprefy — our multilingual event and interpretation platform — was not materially affected thanks to the resilience built into our architecture.
We will also take the opportunity to highlight what event-organisers and technology buyers should look for when selecting a platform for mission-critical multilingual events.