Need to host an event in three active languages, such as Indonesian, English, and Mandarin? The challenge is not negligible: you need interpreters, technical equipment, and well-thought-out event management. Bahasa Global might be the choice of professional partners for multilingual event management, experienced in being an interpreter partner and organizing multilingual events, not only in Jakarta but also Java and beyond.
What is a “3 Language Event”?
In an increasingly connected world, the need for events that use more than one language also increases. A 3 language or multilingual event is a live or hybrid event that uses three languages simultaneously which is ideal for international conferences, ministerial seminars, regional training, global product launches, and regional training. For example:
- Indonesian – English – Chinese
- Indonesian – English – Japanese
- Or other combinations according to audience’s needs
Such events are commonly held in international conferences, diplomatic forums, ministerial and NGO seminars, global product launches, workshops and trainings on ASEAN or international scale.
The main purpose of these multilingual event is to create inclusive and effective communication for cross-cultural participants. The main challenge in such events is how to ensure that the message conveyed can be understood by all participants without language barriers. Therefore, support from professional interpreters and appropriate technical systems are needed; such as simultaneous translation equipment, stable sound system, and solid inter-team coordination.
The format of the event can be face-to-face, hybrid, or online; depending on the needs of the organizers and audience. In practice, the success of multilingual events is strongly influenced by careful planning and awareness of the importance of cross-language communication in conveying ideas globally.
Reliable Jakarta Interpreter
Jakarta as a center of national and international businesses is a strategic place for organizing various large-scale events from diplomatic forums, ministerial seminars, to global conferences. In this context, the presence of interpreters becomes very important. Especially when the event involves participants from different countries with different languages.
Interpreters are very important and even required in the success of multilingual events so that all participants or audiences at the event can grasp the topics of the event. Jakarta is the place of choice to hold multilingual events organized by large organizations.
Looking for an interpreter in Jakarta is easy, by looking at trusted interpreters who are experienced in working in a 3 language event. Bahasa Global is a company that provides reliable interpreter service as evidenced by its track records in managing multilingual events.
Reliable Jakarta interpreters generally have professional backgrounds, cross-field experience, and strong mastery of foreign languages. Not only were they able to translate every word, they were also able to capture the meaning and nuance of the conversation accurately. In practice, there are two main types of interpretation: simultaneous (in real-time while the speaker is speaking) and consecutive (alternating after the speaker finishes speaking).
Trust in interpreters in Jakarta is usually built from a track record in accompanying official events such as ministerial training, bilateral meetings, product launches, or international conferences. Additional qualifications such as certification, on-field adaptability, and work ethics are also important indicators.
With the increasing need for seamless and professional multilingual communication, the role of interpreters in Jakarta becomes a lot more crucial in bridging international communication and ensuring that information is conveyed appropriately without language barriers.
Multilingual Event Challenges:
Multilingual events have a high regard for adequate communication and systems during the course of the event. Without experience and a solid team, it is very likely for miscommunication, delays in interpretation, or even technical issues to happen. Here are some of the challenges and what is needed overcome them:
Challenges | Needs |
Interpretation speed | Professional Jakarta Interpreter Services (simultaneous and consecutive) |
Audio quality | SIS Rental Asia (sound-proof booth, console, headset, receiver, on-site technician) |
Coordination with multiple parties | Multilingual Event Management by an experienced team |
Format adaptation | Hybrid/on-site/virtual, with AV support & digital platform |
Successful Multilingual Events in Indonesia
There are several multilingual events that have been carried out in Indonesia, here are 5 multilingual events in Indonesia that have been carried out successfully:
1. Pertamina Digital Expo 2023
2. Ministry of Environment and Forestry Climate Festival
3. SPM Awards Ministry of Home Affairs 2024
4. Regional event in Bangkok & partnership with GIZ Philippines
5. 25 Years of National Commission on Violence Against Women in Jakarta
From Pertamina Digital Expo 2023, Climate Festival of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, SPM Awards 2024, to the 25th Anniversary of National Commission on Violence Against Women in Jakarta, which are conducted as a hybrid event and involve international seminars, Bahasa Global handles everything thoroughly from professional interpreters, SIS devices, hybrid audio visual (AV) setups, to offline and online event organizer (EO) support. Our engineers are also actively supporting events in Bangkok and Southeast Asian countries, ensuring the SIS Rental Asia experience runs smoothly.
Important Things to Prepare for Multilingual Events
Here are some important things you need to prepare if you’re arranging for an event in 3 or more languages.
- Jakarta & Asia Interpreter | Simultaneous interpreter and certified consultant (ID-EN-CN, JP, KO, AR, etc.). Interpreters who are experienced in ministerial, corporate, NGO, and educational events are also needed
- SIS Rental Asia | Soundproof booth, interpreter console, headset/receiver, and the need for on-site technicians who are ready to maintain sound quality
- Multilingual Event Management | End-to-end: rundown, hybrid platform, AV coordination, technical handling, backup system
- Initial Consultation & Evaluation | Help in determining interpreter needs, technology, and number of channels. Other things you should also prepare for multilingual events are setup recommendations, SOPs compliance, and budget adjustments
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