How the 2026 KPS International Symposium Delivered Accurate Multilingual Communication Without Interpreter Booths

AliciaManager·July 14, 2026

Conference

TL;DR

The 2026 KPS (Korean Prostate Society) International Symposium replaced traditional interpreter booths and receiver headsets with EventCAT's real-time AI translation platform.

Using QR-based multilingual subtitles, AI-powered speech translation, and a customizable medical glossary, the conference successfully supported participants from seven countries while maintaining accurate medical terminology throughout presentations and live discussions.

Why Accurate Translation Matters at Medical Conferences

International medical conferences involve highly specialized terminology where even a small translation error can change the meaning of clinical information.

Whether the topic is surgery, oncology, urology, or new treatment methods, multilingual communication must remain both accurate and fast so that researchers and healthcare professionals can focus entirely on the discussion.

This is why many organizers are moving beyond traditional interpretation systems toward AI-powered multilingual communication.

Case Study: 2026 KPS International Symposium

Held on March 6-7, 2026, the Korean Prostate Society (KPS) International Symposium welcomed medical experts from seven countries, including the United States, Japan, and Switzerland.

Instead of installing interpreter booths and distributing receiver headsets, the organizers adopted EventCAT, a real-time AI translation and subtitle platform designed for multilingual conferences.

The result was a simpler event operation while providing attendees with continuous multilingual access throughout the symposium.

How EventCAT Simplified Conference Operations

Traditional multilingual conferences often require:

Interpreter booths
Wireless receiver headsets
Audio equipment distribution
On-site equipment management
Headset collection after each session

For the KPS symposium, these operational tasks were significantly reduced.

Instead, attendees simply scanned a QR code to access multilingual subtitles and translated audio directly on their smartphones.

Stable AI Translation Begins Before the Event

Accurate AI translation starts long before the first presentation.

Before the symposium, EventCAT's technical team prepared the translation environment by:

Testing network stability
Optimizing microphone input
Performing full rehearsal sessions

For medical conferences where terminology is highly specialized, clean audio quality directly improves speech recognition and translation accuracy.

QR-Based Multilingual Subtitles for Every Participant

Participants could choose the viewing method that best suited them.

Venue Display

Real-time translated subtitles appeared on the venue's LED screens.

Personal Mobile Access

Participants scanned a QR code, not only to read multilingual subtitles but also listen to translated audio.

This eliminated the need for dedicated interpretation devices while improving accessibility throughout the venue.

How EventCAT Translated Complex Medical Terminology

Can AI accurately translate medical terminology?

Yes but specialized terminology requires additional preparation.

Medical conferences frequently include: treatment protocols, abbreviations or newly introduced medical technologies. Many AI translation systems struggle with these terms because their meanings depend heavily on context.
To improve translation quality, EventCAT used its Glossary feature to train the AI using presentation materials before the conference.

As a result, the system consistently recognized and translated specialized terminology during both presentations and unscripted panel discussions.

Why More Medical Conferences Are Choosing EventCAT

Following deployments at the Korean Society for Patient Blood Management and the 2026 KPS International Symposium, EventCAT continues to support multilingual communication across international medical conferences.

By combining:

real-time AI translation
customizable glossaries
technical rehearsals
QR-based participant access

EventCAT enables organizers to deliver accurate multilingual communication while simplifying conference operations.

FAQ

Does EventCAT require a glossary for AI translation?

No.

EventCAT provides context-aware real-time AI translation without a glossary.

However, for medical, scientific, legal, or technical conferences where specialized terminology is frequently used, a customized glossary significantly improves translation consistency and accuracy.

Why do medical conferences use AI translation?

Medical conferences often involve participants from multiple countries while discussing highly technical content.

AI translation helps organizers provide multilingual accessibility without requiring every attendee to use interpreter equipment, while reducing operational complexity.