As organisations increasingly connect with international audiences through webinars, online conferences, training sessions and virtual meetings, multilingual communication has become an important part of successful online events. A speaker may be presenting in English, while participants from France, Germany, Spain, Belgium or other countries are following the event remotely.
For organisers, simply choosing a video platform isn’t enough. If the goal is to make an online event genuinely accessible to an international audience, professional interpreting can play a central role. This is where webinar interpreting services and remote simultaneous interpreting (RSI) become crucial.
RSI for online events
Webinar interpreting allows participants to listen to the event in their preferred language while the original presentation continues without significant interruptions. For larger multilingual webinars, simultaneous interpreting is often the most suitable solution. The interpreter listens to the speaker and delivers the interpretation at almost the same time. In an online environment, this is known as remote simultaneous interpreting (RSI).
At Eurideas, our interpreters are experienced in remote simultaneous interpreting and work with platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, as well as other online interpretation solutions.
Why use professional interpreting for a multilingual webinar?
It may be tempting to ask a bilingual employee or colleague to interpret during an online event. For a short and informal internal meeting between two parties, this may sometimes be sufficient. However, webinars often involve large audiences, several languages, specialised terminology, external speakers and important information that needs to be communicated accurately.
Professional interpreters bring more than language proficiency. They are trained to listen, process information and convey the speaker’s message quickly while maintaining its meaning, tone and terminology. This becomes particularly important when webinars cover technical, regulatory, political or scientific subjects.
For example, a multilingual webinar about chemical regulations may involve terminology that is difficult to interpret accurately without relevant subject-matter knowledge. A professional interpreter with experience in the field is better equipped to understand the terminology and communicate it clearly to the audience.
Eurideas works with interpreters who have expertise in areas including EU and international affairs, energy and the environment, chemicals and public health, human rights and international law. Many also have experience working in EU Institutional settings.
What should organisers prepare before a multilingual webinar?
Providing interpreters with background information before the event allows them to become familiar with the subject matter, terminology, speakers and structure of the webinar.
Useful materials may include:
- the event agenda
- presentation slides
- speaker notes or speeches
- background documents
- technical or specialist terminology
- videos or other audiovisual materials
- information about the audience and purpose of the event
At Eurideas, we specifically recommend providing background materials and a short briefing before an interpreting assignment. This preparation helps interpreters deliver more accurate and efficient interpretation.
For highly specialised webinars, a terminology list can also be particularly useful. This gives interpreters an opportunity to familiarise themselves with organisation-specific terminology, product names, acronyms and technical expressions before going live.
Why preparation matters for remote interpreting
Online interpreting introduces challenges that are less visible than those of a traditional conference. At an onsite event, interpreters typically work in a dedicated booth with professional audio equipment. In a remote environment, the quality of the online connection, microphones, cameras and platform settings can directly affect their ability to interpret.
Poor audio quality can make interpretation extremely difficult. Background noise, unstable connections, speakers talking over one another or microphones being too far away can all affect the interpreter’s performance. This is why remote interpreting should be treated as part of the event planning process rather than as something added at the last minute.
How Eurideas supports multilingual webinars
Eurideas provides professional interpretation for webinars, online meetings, conferences, training sessions and other multilingual events. Our international network of interpreters supports a wide range of languages and specialist fields. Our interpreters are trained in remote simultaneous interpreting (RSI) and are familiar with commonly used online platforms, including Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Depending on your event, we can support you with:
- remote simultaneous interpreting
- multilingual webinar and conference interpreting
- technical coordination and interpreting setup
- interpretation across multiple languages
- strategic pre‑event guidance on interpreting solutions
- specialist interpreters with relevant subject-matter expertise
- translation of presentations and supporting event materials
We also provide onsite and hybrid interpreting solutions, helping organisations create a consistent multilingual experience across both physical and virtual audiences.
Planning a multilingual webinar?
A successful multilingual webinar requires more than a good presentation and a reliable video connection. If your audience speaks multiple languages, professional interpreting can help ensure that everyone has the opportunity to understand, participate and engage.
By planning your webinar interpreting services in advance and working with experienced remote interpreters, you can make your online event more accessible, professional and effective.
Whether you’re organising a small multilingual meeting or a large international conference, the right interpreting solution can help your message reach every participant.
Are you preparing for your next multilingual webinar? Get in touch with Eurideas to discuss the right interpreting solution for your event.
