Consultant interpreters

  • are qualified service providers for the comprehensive planning and implementation of interpreting projects.
  • can relieve project managers by taking care of this complex sub-area of event organization.

The use of consultant interpreters is recommended. Being qualified conference interpreters themselves they are in close touch with the needs of conference delegates and clients all the time (which is what generally distinguishes them from commercial translation companies or other language service providers that only act as agents). With expertise acquired over the years at many different events and gatherings, they are a great resource for clients when it comes to providing high-quality interpreting services for a specific event - because no event is ever like any other.

Consultant interpreters tend to provide the following support for clients:

  • Consulting on all aspects relevant to the use of conference interpreters: planning/organization, facilities, programme planning, conference/interpretation equipment, etc.
  • Provision of comprehensive quotations for interpreting services,
  • Organization of interpreters and recruiting of interpreting teams coordinated by a team leader who acts as the liaison for the event organizers during the conference,
  • Comprehensive coordination and management including:
    • Signing contracts with organizer/event manager and interpreters,
    • Arranging for interpretation equipment as required,
    • Coordinating the interpreting team's preparation work (forwarding and managing information material such as presentations and speeches, the exchange of terminology, briefing, etc.),
    • Acting as the central point of contact for the client,
    • Processing incoming invoices (from the interpreters and conference equipment providers, if required),
    • Debriefing and follow-up with organizers.

Consulting a professional conference interpreter in good time can help you save money and improve communication at your event.