Real-Time Conference Translation on Every Attendee’s Device
Sorenson Forum gives attendees live captions and translated audio on their phones or laptops, in the language they prefer.
No interpretation booths, no equipment rental, no per-language scheduling.
Built for live events
Where conference organizers use Sorenson Forum
Annual conferences and conventions
Help attendees follow keynotes, breakouts and workshops in 25+ languages at the same time.
Corporate all-hands and town halls
Keep employees aligned during multilingual meetings, training sessions, and company-wide events.
Academic/
professional conferences
Include international attendees and presenters without added AV or interpreter logistics.
Government/
public-sector forums
Make public meetings and community events more accessible with instant language access.
Hybrid and virtual events
Support in-person audiences, remote attendees, and hybrid combinations without configuration changes.
See how a host creates a Sorenson Forum session, shares a QR code and lets attendees join from their own devices during a live event.
Attendee Experience
Give every attendee control over how they follow along
25+ languages and 45 dialects
Make every session accessible to multilingual attendees with simultaneous AI translation in text, audio, or both.
No app download for attendees
Attendees can join via browser link or QR code. Simple host setup.
Adjustable font size
Participants control caption size on personal devices to improve accessibility and readability in large venues.
Custom glossaries
Add speaker names, industry terms, and brand language to improve translation accuracy.
Voice options
Participants choose the voice that’s easiest for them to follow.
Post-event transcripts
Hosts receive full session transcripts in all languages used after the event.
Faster scaling
A faster, more scalable alternative to conference translator booths
Traditional simultaneous interpretation software requires:
- Interpreter teams per language with booth equipment and AV setup
- Advance scheduling weeks before the event
- Receivers/headsets that must be distributed and collected during the event
- Costs that multiply with each language added.
Sorenson Forum handles all supported languages in a single session setup, at a lower per-language cost, with no equipment or lead time. Attendees join from their own device using a QR code or link and PIN.
Testimonials
See what customers say about Sorenson Forum
“Attendees consistently praised the speed, accuracy, and overall quality of the captions. One attendee described them as ‘impressively real-time and incredibly accurate,’ reflecting the overwhelmingly positive feedback we received from both virtual and in-person participants.”
Carlos Gomez
HITEC
“Sorenson Forum’s real-time captioning worked well and received positive feedback from our attendees. The captioning helped them easily follow along with the speakers and content.”
Representative at International Hearing Society
“Forum didn’t just reduce translation gaps—it changed what was possible. For the first time, we have a scalable, respectful, and accessible solution that fits the classroom.”
Christopher Thieme
Director of IT, Grayslake School District
Start with a free trial or talk with our team
Whether you're planning a single conference or evaluating multilingual communication solutions for your organization, you can explore Sorenson Forum in the way that works best for you. Experience conference translation firsthand with our free trial or talk with a Sorenson specialist about your conference and accessibility goals.
Support multilingual and Deaf access through one provider
If your conference also needs ASL interpretation for Deaf or hard of hearing participants, Sorenson’s VRI and on-site interpreting services can coordinate alongside Forum.
FAQs
What is conference translation?
Conference translation is real-time language access for event attendees delivering spoken content in each participant's preferred language, either as captions or translated audio. AI-powered conference translation platforms like Sorenson Forum deliver this directly to attendees' phones or laptops without interpretation booths or specialized equipment.
How is AI conference translation different from simultaneous interpretation?
Simultaneous interpretation uses trained human interpreters in language booths, and conference planners give attendees receivers or headsets for audio. It requires advance scheduling and costs increase as languages are added.
What languages does Sorenson Forum support for conference translation?
Sorenson Forum supports 25+ languages and 45 dialects for real-time AI speech translation and captions.
Can Sorenson Forum handle large conferences?
Yes. Forum scales to sizes ranging from small board sessions to conferences with hundreds of attendees. All participants access the session simultaneously on their own phone or laptop.
Does Forum work for hybrid conferences with both in-person and remote attendees?
Yes. In-person attendees join via QR code displayed at the venue. Remote attendees join via session link and PIN. Both experiences provide simultaneous AI interpretation online. Hybrid events require no configuration changes.
How does pricing work for conference translation?
Sorenson Forum is designed to support all available languages in a single session, so event teams do not need to schedule separate interpretation resources for each language. Start a free trial to test Forum with your team before your next event.
What options are there for sharing Forum session access with participants and how do they access it?
Share access to your Forum session via QR code, PIN number, or URL link. Participants access the Forum session in one of three ways:
- Scan the QR code on their mobile device, no app needed
- Input the URL link in their browser and put in the PIN number
- Go to the Forum app and put in the PIN number
Make sure every audience understands
Explore live multilingual translation, captions, and audio designed to scale across meetings and events.
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