re:think diversity Congress: Speech-to-Text Interpreting & AI Live Translation for 400 Guests in Vienna
Human precision meets smart technology: How Sprachpilot provided live captions as speech-to-text interpreters and simultaneously translated presentations via AI.
Around 400 experts and executives gathered at the re:think diversity Congress at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO) in Vienna.
We at Sprachpilot were delighted to accompany the large-scale event and provide accessible communication through live text: combining professional speech-to-text interpreting (CART) with simultaneous AI live translation, allowing attendees to follow the proceedings live on their own smartphones or tablets via QR code.
The Setup at a Glance
- Event: re:think diversity Congress (400 guests, WKO Vienna)
- Languages: German & English (bidirectional)
- Service: Live captioning by professional speech-to-text interpreters + simultaneous real-time AI translation
Speech-to-Text Interpreting + AI: How the Live Setup Worked
The majority of the congress was held in German, with one prominent keynote delivered in English. Instead of relying on error-prone automatic speech recognition alone, our qualified speech-to-text interpreters created the live captions directly – ensuring utmost accuracy for speaker names, accents, and specialized DEIB terminology:
- Main program in German: For all German-language presentations and discussions, we typed the live captions in real time. Our connected AI translated this verified live text simultaneously into English for all international guests.
- English keynote: During the English-language presentation, we captured the live English captions directly – and the AI translated simultaneously into German.
Audience access was completely hassle-free: By scanning an on-site QR code, attendees connected directly on their own device (smartphone or tablet) to read the live stream in their preferred language – fully accessible, discreet, and without the need to distribute classic interpreter headsets.
“In the context of a large-scale event with 400 attendees, we had the pleasure of working with Sprachpilot. From the very beginning, the team impressed us with their high level of competence, outstanding professionalism, and a cooperation that was as reliable as it was pleasant. From the initial contact through to successful execution, we felt excellently supported throughout. We can recommend this service without reservation.”
The Value for Large Events: Accessibility & Multilingualism
This setup connects barrier-free inclusion directly with international reach (Curb-Cut Effect):
- Genuine Accessibility: Deaf and hard-of-hearing attendees can follow the entire program independently and in real time.
- Multilingual Reach: International guests understand German presentations effortlessly – and vice versa.
- Enhanced Audience Focus: Reading along on personal devices enables all 400 guests to absorb complex topic points with ease – even from the rear rows.
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With Sprachpilot, you receive accessible communication from a single trusted partner: Speech-to-text interpreting, live captions, and AI live translation for accessible conferences and events of any scale.
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