Innovation In Interpreting Summit 2021
Join 25+ experts and discover the best tools and strategies to take the stress out of technology
Now available on demand!
Becoming familiar with interpreting technology isn’t as hard as it seems.
But in today’s rapidly changing world, it’s more important than ever.
The Innovation in Interpreting Summit is here to help!
Join over 25 experts and:
Discover tips and tricks to set up your home interpreting space, communicate with colleagues at a distance, improve remote interpreting skills, and protect yourself while working online
Use technology to hone your retour, boost your online presence, practice remotely and prepare more efficiently
Figure out the best gear and tools for tablet interpreting, terminology management and remote settings
Explore speech recognition, machine learning, Sim-Consec, artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge issues, so you can stay up to date in this time of unprecedented change
The Innovation in Interpreting Summit is here to help you take the stress out of technology.
Maybe you’re...
unfamiliar with tech, overwhelmed by all the information out there, and struggling to find the best gear and platforms
feeling isolated and looking for a network of colleagues you can learn from
ready to prepare faster, deliver higher-quality interpreting and learn new skills to stay competitive in these rapidly changing times
If that sounds like you, it’s time to step into the future with the Innovation in Interpreting Summit!
Meet your hosts
Alexander Drechsel
Josh Goldsmith
Alexander works as a staff interpreter at the European Commission. He loves languages and communicating with people and is enthusiastic about technology: Alexander has been an iPad user since day one and also knows a thing or two about Android tablets. As Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of techforword, Alexander shares his knowledge in courses and on Twitter.
(Alexander’s contributions to this summit and techforword are in a purely private capacity and don’t necessarily reflect the views of his employer.)
Josh is a UN and EU accredited translator and interpreter working from Spanish, French, Italian and Catalan into English. He splits his time between interpreting, translating, and working as a trainer and researcher focusing on the intersection between interpreting, technology and education. As Co-Founder and Chief Educational Officer of techforword, Josh shares tips about technology, translation and interpreting in conferences and workshops, academic articles, and on Twitter.
Together, Alexander and Josh run techforword, an online academy that empowers language professionals to use technology. We’re delighted that nearly 1500 colleagues have joined our courses and free webinars. For years, we’ve dreamed of running a summit on technology for the interpreting community. We can’t wait to see you there!
FAQ
Who is this summit for? What if I don’t feel tech-savvy?
Whether you’re just starting out or are a self-identified tech geek like us (😉), you’ll discover tons of tips to incorporate technology into your work so you can get the right gear, prepare better, and offer accurate, high-quality interpreting to your clients.
Is this a live event?
The Innovation in Interpreting Summit took place from February 23-25, 2021 and featured presentations and panels with over 30 internationally-renowned experts. Missed it or want to watch a session again? No worries! You can purchase the replays to unlock twelve months access to the presentations and panels!
How long will I have access?
Twelve months, which gives you plenty of time to watch the videos as many times as you’d like. 😁
How long are the presentations?
Language professionals are busy, which is why we and our speakers packed as many actionable tips as possible into nearly two dozen 15-20 minute presentations.
Each of the four panels is about one hour long.
The replays include a worksheet, captions, transcript and podcast for each presentation so you can take notes and kick into action.
Are the videos captioned or transcribed? Is interpretation available?
We are firmly committed to accessibility. English captions are available for every presentation. All panels were interpreted into International Sign, and live English captions are available for all panels, the Kick-Off Call, and the Closing Call.
Do I get a certificate of participation?
The 2021 Innovation in Interpreting Summit replays are hosted on techforword’s private learning platform.
After watching all the videos, you’ll receive a certificate of participation for 12 hours of professional development.
How much are the replays?
99€ or two monthly payments of 50€ each.
When you purchase the 2021 Innovation in Interpreting Summit replays, you’ll also be able to take advantage of a special one-time offer to buy our Remote Interpreting from Home course for just 49€ - save nearly 30%!
I still have questions!
No problem! Shoot us an email and we'll get back to you within 3 business days.
Why should I attend yet another online training event?
We know: Over the last year, there have been tons of free workshops, webinars, and training courses. It’s overwhelming to figure out which ones are actually any good.
So why is this event worth it?
First, this summit was created by interpreters, for interpreters. Your two favorite tech geeks have spent the last year taking online learning to the next level, with interactive workshops and online courses designed to share strategies you can apply immediately.
We know you’re busy, which is why we kept the presentations short and sweet. All presentations are available on-demand, so you can fit them in at the time that works best for you - even if that’s in between two interpreting shifts or while you’re out walking the dog. 😆
The program included incredible speakers and innovative ideas that will help you take your interpreting to the next level. But we’re not here to throw tons of information at you and leave you feeling overwhelmed. Instead, we’ve organized sessions and accompanying worksheets so you can walk away from this summit with simple, practical tips to make you more confident, tech-savvy and professional - right away.
The speakers
Now for the part you’ve been waiting for. Here are the amazing speakers from the Innovation in Interpreting Summit!
Day 1
Naomi Bowman
The best audio gear for interpreting from home
Marsel de Souza
How I set up and run an interpreting hub
Alexander Drechsel
How to sound your best from home
Maha El-Metwally
A brief introduction to remote interpreting platforms
Rony Gao
Remote consec hacks
Barry S. Olsen
How to set up your home studio for remote interpreting
Tony Rosado
Protecting yourself and the profession in remote interpreting settings
LIVE PANEL on New Practices in Sign Language Interpreting
with Maya de Wit & Oliver Pouliot (chairs), Aurélia Nana Gassa Gonga, Tiago Coimbra, Karen Green, and Katja Fischer
Day 2
Daniele Fonseca (Amerivox)
Online interpreting practice groups - Your buddy can be anywhere
Josh Goldsmith
Build an awesome glossary in no time flat
Sophie Llewellyn Smith
Technology - a helping hand to boost your retour
Béatrice Manigat
Channeling a sea of opportunities for inclusive interpreter training
Marc Orlando
How to use Sim-Consec for interpreter training - and why so few people are doing it
Julia Poger
Social media in interpreting
Day 3
Andrew Belisle
Tablet note-taking in legal settings
Bart Defrancq
The artificial boothmate: Speech recognition for interpreters
Elizabeth Deysel
Terminology and technology in the interpreter workflow
Jonathan Downie
Saving human interpreting
Anja Rütten
How to be boothmates without sharing a booth
Natalie Widmann
Introduction to machine learning and natural language processing
LIVE PANEL on Remote Interpreting with Maha El-Metwally (host), Marsel de Souza, Barry S. Olsen, Judy Jenner & Tony Rosado
LIVE PANEL on Technology in Interpreter Training
with Sophie Llewellyn Smith (chair), Maya de Wit, Daniele Fonseca, Andy Gillies & Michelle Hof
LIVE PANEL on New Frontiers in Interpreting Technology
with Anja Rütten (chair), Bart Defrancq, Jorn Rijckaert, Bianca Prandi & Oliver Pouliot
As you can see by that incredible line-up, you are not going to want to miss this event.
What people are saying about techforword
"It's a whole new ball-game, but you were great at explaining and showing the ins and outs."
— Ulla Schneider
"Great training session. The information was super useful and up to date. Great resources for interpreters!!"
— Bereniss Cavazos
"I am extremely satisfied with all the more than useful and tech-savvy information. Thank you both for sharing your valuable knowledge!"
— Melissa Yitani
"You two are exceptionally proficient at preparing and presenting."
— Steven Marzuola
“Thank you for providing us with all this precious knowledge, not only for us as individual professionals trying to navigate these waters, but for the profession as a whole. Your recommendations serve interpreters, clients and participants and ensure people at large understand why interpreters are so valuable and why we need good working conditions: not only for ourselves, but to ensure a successful meeting.”
— Béa Manigat
"It has given me hope and inspiration. I have only started interpreting just recently, but I learned many new things. Some of which, honestly, I would have loved to learn during my interpreter training."
— Maarten Austmann
Are you ready to take your interpreting to the next level?
Join over 30 experts and discover the best interpreting technology for 2021 and beyond!