The work of conference interpreters includes not only the assignment itself but also careful preparation of the content. Depending on the assignment, preparation can take longer than the event.

Conference interpreters usually specialise in subject areas such as medicine, technology or law during their studies and build on them over the years. Even so, an experienced interpreter prepares specifically for every event – because every industry has its own terminology.

These documents help

• Presentations: they are often at the centre of an event and give an advance picture of it.
• Speeches or, for free speech, key points
• Briefing notes and scripts: for annual general meetings, for example
• Agendas, programmes and invitations
• Draft resolutions and minutes of previous meetings
• Company and product brochures
• Draft contracts: before notarial appointments, for example
• Lists of participants
• Glossaries and terminology lists
• Videos: even if they are not interpreted, they provide context.

Interpreters need to understand the meaning, not just know the terms. Information such as the aim of the event and who will be attending is therefore also helpful.

Two weeks in advance is ideal

In the days before your event, the interpreters may be working for other clients. Please send the documents as early as possible, ideally two weeks in advance. Drafts help too. That way, the interpreters do not hear the content of your event for the first time at the event itself. See also our tips for event organisers.

Your documents are safe with us

We have concluded non-disclosure agreements with all interpreters we work with regularly. On request, we will also conclude an agreement with you. See confidentiality.

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