Simultaneous interpreting renders the speaker's words into the target language in real time. At conferences, congresses and multilingual meetings it is the only way to reach every participant without disrupting the flow of the programme.
This service requires equipment and preparation as much as it requires interpreters. At BKT we work with interpreters who know the subject of your event, plan the necessary booth, headset and sound system setup, and prepare the terminology in advance from the speeches and presentations.
Who is it for?
- Organisations holding conferences, congresses and symposia
- Multilingual general assemblies and board meetings
- Training sessions and seminars with international participation
- Organisations holding press conferences
- Those running multilingual online events
- Trade fair and promotional events
Required documents
The list below is for a typical case. Additional documents may be requested depending on your nationality, the type of application and the practice of the relevant authority; the definitive list is given to you in writing at the initial consultation.
- Date, place and duration of the event
- Language pairs and number of participants
- Programme running order and list of speakers
- Presentations and speech texts, if available
- Details of the venue and its technical infrastructure
The process step by step
- 1
Scheduling
We take the event details and determine the language pairs and the number of interpreters.
- 2
Equipment
The booth, headset and sound system requirements are planned.
- 3
Preparation
Terminology work is carried out from the presentations and speech texts.
- 4
Day of the event
The setup is installed and the interpreters work throughout the programme.
- 5
Afterwards
On request, a transcript of the recording and a translated text are provided.
Common mistakes
- Planning a single interpreter for long sessions
- Not sharing the presentations with the interpreter in advance
- Leaving the venue's sound infrastructure until the day of the event
- Underestimating the number of headsets needed for the participant count
- Overlooking field expertise in sessions dense with technical terms
Legal basis
Professional standards applied in interpreting services, and the provisions of the event contract
Legislation and administrative practice may change. The information on this page is for general guidance only; an assessment specific to your case requires a consultation.