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Are communication barriers hindering the success of your business? If so, you’re not alone. Many international finance corporations are in the same boat. These organisations face the challenge of crucial information being lost in translation, mainly due to the different linguistic backgrounds of their team members.

As Interprefy celebrates its 10th anniversary, we reflect on a decade of helping the language industry and empowering global communication. With rapid advancements in remote simultaneous interpretation (RSI) and real-time translation powered by AI, businesses now have unprecedented access to seamless, multilingual interactions that constantly adapt to an increasingly globalised world.

Did you know that 94% of multilingual event planning professionals are considering using AI speech translation and captions in their future events? Clear communication across languages has never been more critical. As the world becomes more connected,innovative technologies are paving the way for more inclusive experiences. One of these innovations is AI-powered speech translation, which is quickly changing how multilingual events are planned.

Communication barriers pose a significant challenge in international professional face-to-face setups, especially when trying to put ideas forward, reach an agreement or achieve effective communication in spontaneous, non-event-like scenarios. As multilingual conversations unlocks benefits, including increased productivity, improved collaboration, and faster decision-making, the need for seamless real-time translation is more critical than ever.

Interprefy AI is a scalable AI speech translation solution that offers real-time translations for businesses and organisations in multiple languages. Designed to deliver seamless, cost-effective, and fast-to-deploy live translation, it enhances the inclusivity and reach of events and meetings, making them accessible to a diverse, international audience.

In this article, we explore the benefits of using Interprefy AI for your events. Let’s start by unpacking the technology and approaches that make Interprefy AI such a leading language solution. 

For many businesses, expanding into new markets is the key to growth. However, as you move into other regions, partner with suppliers, and draw from the global talent pool, language barriers will undoubtedly emerge. Language issues remain a persistent problem for many organisations. As a Forbes Insights and Rosetta Stone Business report reveals, more than 100 executives at large US businesses find that language barriers have a “significant impact” on business operations. 

Did you know that women involved in rear-end car crashes are three times more likely to suffer whiplash injuries compared to men? There’s a reason for this. According to a BBC report, the crash test dummies used to simulate car accidents are nearly all built to reflect the average male build and weight. This means that, in most cases, car safety is optimised for men to the neglect of 50% of the population. 

First published on Smartmeetings.com

It’s 2023, and we’re still talking about a lack of accessibility in the events industry.

From an absence of diverse panel speakers to a lack of options for those visually or hearing impaired, events still aren’t catering to everyone. And we’re not just talking about providing wheelchair access either, something which is also quite high/low in the industry.

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns during 2020 and 2021 forced event managers to rethink how they host conferences, seminars, workshops, and other meetings.