Simultaneous and consecutive interpreters for conferences, AGMs, summits and hybrid meetings.
Conference interpreting lets a multilingual audience follow speakers live, in their own language. Prism Linguistics provides simultaneous and consecutive interpreters for conferences, annual general meetings, summits, training sessions and hybrid events across Canada, in English and French and in 300+ other languages.
Send the event date, format, languages and programme, and you receive a fixed written quote, usually within 60 minutes. The earlier we hear about an event, the easier it is to secure the interpreters you need.
The interpreter works at the same time as the speaker, usually from a soundproof booth, and listeners hear the interpretation through headsets. Nothing slows down, so it suits conferences, keynotes, panels and any event with a full programme. Because the work is so intense, simultaneous interpreters normally work in pairs for each language and take turns.
The speaker pauses every few sentences and the interpreter delivers that passage in the other language. No equipment is needed, but the session takes longer. It suits speeches at smaller events, press conferences, site visits, negotiations and question-and-answer sessions.
For one or two delegates, an interpreter can sit beside them and interpret quietly as the meeting goes on. It is practical for board meetings and visits where only a few people need another language.
From a single bilingual town hall to a multi-day conference with several languages.
Keynotes, panels and breakout sessions with interpretation into each audience language.
Annual general meetings, member votes and board sessions where every participant needs to follow the discussion.
Town halls, consultations and announcements in English and French for audiences in both official languages.
International partner meetings, product launches, sales kick-offs and technical training.
Press conferences, interviews and live broadcasts where speakers and journalists use different languages.
ASL and LSQ interpreters alongside spoken-language interpreting, positioned where the audience can see them.
For in-person simultaneous interpreting, the venue needs interpreting booths, a feed from the sound system and headsets for the audience. Many venues and audiovisual companies supply this; tell us who your AV provider is so the interpreters' requirements can be agreed early.
For online and hybrid meetings, interpreters can work remotely through a video platform that offers a separate language channel, so participants choose their language as they would in a booth. Interpreters need a reliable connection and a clear audio feed from every speaker, including those in the room.
Good preparation is the difference between adequate and excellent interpreting.
The price of conference interpreting depends on the languages, the mode, the number of interpreters each session needs, the length of the event, travel to the venue and whether it runs remotely. Equipment is usually priced separately by the venue or AV provider. You receive a fixed written quote once we have the programme.
In simultaneous interpreting the interpreter speaks at the same time as the speaker, usually from a booth, and the audience listens on headsets. In consecutive interpreting the speaker pauses and the interpreter then delivers the passage, which needs no equipment but takes longer.
Simultaneous interpreting is very demanding, so interpreters normally work in pairs for each language and take turns. This keeps the quality steady over a full day of sessions.
Booths and headsets are usually supplied by the venue or an audiovisual company. Tell us who your AV provider is and we agree the interpreters' technical requirements with them early.
Yes. For online and hybrid events, interpreters can work remotely on a video platform that offers a separate language channel, as long as they have a reliable connection and a clear audio feed.
As early as possible, especially for multi-day events or less common languages. Send the dates and languages as soon as they are known, even before the programme is final.
Yes. English and French interpreting is one of the most frequent requests for Canadian events, and we can add other spoken languages or ASL and LSQ to the same event.
Send the programme for a fixed written quote. Call +1 888 693 6123 or email info@prismlinguistics.ca.
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