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Why “good enough” just isn’t
The Belgian European Presidency in 2024 will be a critical moment for Belgium. With a significant number of meetings and events planned, it is essential …
Check: is a meeting room suitable for a European Presidency meeting?
When organising a meeting for the 2024 European Presidency, finding the right meeting room is crucial. There are a number of things to consider when choosing a meeting room that meets the needs of...
Working with interpreters: Preparation & Debriefing
If you are organising a meeting with simultaneous interpretation for the 2024 European Presidency, there are a few things you need to do before and after the meeting to ensure that everyone has the...
Working with interpreters: Working conditions
For meetings held in the framework of the European Presidency, it is important that the working environment is right for interpreters to do an excellent job. This document covers what to took out for.
Working with interpreters: The speaker
Here are some tips and best practices on how to speak at a meeting with simultaneous interpretation so that your message comes across clearly.
Bring Your Own Device versus Dedicated Conference Solutions: Pros & Cons
Letting participants use their own smartphone or tablet for conferencing functionality may seem like a big advantage over using dedicated hardware. After all, every participant has a device with...
Mobile Interpreter Booths & The ISO Standard Part I: Physical Booth Requirements
To ensure the best possible meeting experience for everyone involved, from participants to interpreters, the ISO 4043 standard is simply a must. Larger institutions require even more strict...
Mobile Interpreter Booths & The ISO Standard Part II: Acoustics & Working Surface
In our first guide about mobile interpreter booths, we looked at the ISO guidelines for the exterior of the booth and the installation. The interior requirements for interpreter booths are...
Mobile Interpreter Booths & The ISO Standard Part III: The Interpreter Console
After looking at the physical booth and an interpreter’s working environment, we take a look at the interpreter’s console in this guide. The hardware interpreters use is at the heart of their work....
The One-Page Mobile Interpretation Checklist for Event Organisers
Are you organising a summit or a conference and looking to work with interpreters? Then our handy one-page checklist will set you up for success. Just check off the bullet points and you’ll meet all...
The Complete Checklist for Managing EU Summit Participants
When you’re managing a large conference with important ministers, members of parliament, or heads of state, you want to run a tight ship. However, getting everyone in the same room and helping them...
Summits and Security: Why It Matters
High-level meetings with heads of state and government, members of parliament, or other dignitaries require a keen focus on security. Why? Since discussions usually centre around sensitive topics or...