XL8 Updates EventCAT for Multilingual Event Translations

XL8, a machine translation provider, has updated EventCAT, its real-time AI-powered translation platform for conferences, forums, live broadcasts, and hybrid events.

EventCAT was typically used when speakers presented in one language while audiences followed along with translated subtitles. EventCAT now enables live, natural conversations between presenters speaking in different languages without the need for a human interpreter. Using a discreet screen at the podium or on a monitor, each presenter can view real-time translations of what the other is saying.

For audiences, real-time subtitles can be displayed on large screens at the venue or accessed via QR codes on mobile devices. EventCAT's update adds optional audio translation, allowing participants to listen in their preferred languages through headphones or earbuds, as long as a stable internet connection is available. The enhanced control panel makes setup simple, allowing users to integrate their headset and mic quickly.

Attendees can choose from 43 supported languages and hear real-time translations as they happen. For offline events streamed to platforms like YouTube, EventCAT displays live captions in any selected language.

Another major update is EventCAT's new pre-training capability. Organizers can upload presentation materials before the event, allowing EventCAT's AI to fine-tune its models for domain-specific content.

"Subtitles are incredibly helpful, but there's something powerful about hearing a message in your own language," said Rosa Lee, head of marketing at XL8, in a statement. "That's why we introduced voice translation, because it's what our users have been asking for."