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As organisations align priorities for 2026, one assumption is increasingly taken for granted: that AI translation has largely solved multilingual communication. In enterprise environments, this assumption rarely holds.

Nowadays, as globalisation and the internet continue to expand, it is increasingly uncommon to host an event (whether a meeting, conference, corporate town hall, hybrid webinar, or summit) where everyone involved speaks the same language. On the contrary, most meetings, whether high- or low-stakes, bring together people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Yet many event organisers still default to a single language — often English — under the assumption that "most participants will understand it." This assumption is not only exclusionary for participants who may feel inhibited or lost in the conversation; it also carries hidden costs for organisations and the outcomes of the event. As language partners such as Interprefy have seen time and again, opting out of full multilingual support is, in reality, a business risk.

With Apple’s launch of the AirPods Pro 3 featuring Live Translation and Google Pixel’s Voice/Live Translate, real-time translation has never been more accessible. These consumer devices are powerful for everyday interactions, but how do they compare to Interprefy AI — a professional-grade solution designed for business-critical multilingual meetings and events?

Good sound quality has a direct impact on the success of any meeting and event, and yet it is too often overlooked. Being able to hear the speaker loud and clear, is not just a matter of comfort for listeners but also a prerequisite for interpretation. So one of the key tools that you should consider using to improve your sound quality is a quality headset.

Remember the times when suggesting working from home was seen as an absurdity? “There’s no way you can be productive at home”, and other worries long presented a barrier to what today is a driver for productivity. As with any innovation, similarly, the rise of Remote Simultaneous Interpretation has left many with a few basic questions and concerns.

Simultaneous interpretation (SI) is the process of conveying a speaker’s message from one language to another in real time. Unlike consecutive interpreting, where the speaker must pause to allow for interpretation, simultaneous interpretation ensures a seamless and continuous flow of speech. This makes it the preferred choice for conferences, live events, and multilingual meetings where communication must remain unbroken.

For nearly two years now event and meeting organisers worldwide have been trying out new and creative ways to take their gatherings online and embraced change and adaptation like never before.

The new norm of global web conferencing has made it as easy as never before to connect with global peers and audiences. But when it comes to hosting multilingual conferences online, there are a few common rookie mistakes, that can stand in the way of your success.

More and more events are being taken online to ensure we can stay connected, keep learning and continue communicating. For businesses, this means finding the most practical and efficient solutions to meet their needs. But with so many options available, what should they choose?

While the rush to digital was hastened by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the benefits of web conferencing will likely keep many online even after lockdown measures have relaxed. And as businesses scale and grow a global team and client portfolio, there’ll be an increasing demand for real-time translation when the lingua franca fails.