How the 2026 KPS Medical Conference Succeeded Without Interpreter Booths

A Case Study on Real-Time AI Translation and Glossary-Based Interpretation for Medical Symposia

In international medical conferences, simply "providing interpretation" is not enough. What truly matters is how accurately and stably specialized medical information is delivered, allowing medical professionals and researchers to focus entirely on presentations and discussions without interruption.

The '2026 KPS (Korean Prostate Society) International Symposium', held over two days from March 6 to 7, was no exception. Featuring world-renowned scholars from seven countries, including the US, Japan, and Switzerland, this event broke away from the traditional setup of physical interpretation booths and receiver headsets, adopting a modern multilingual approach.

The solution behind this was EventCAT, a real-time AI simultaneous translation platform.

Running an International Medical Conference Without Interpretation Equipment

At international academic conferences, presentations, panel discussions, and networking happen seamlessly in real time, making on-site operational efficiency crucial. Especially for events with hundreds of attendees, tasks like distributing and retrieving receiver headsets, installing interpreter booths, and managing on-site equipment can become a significant operational burden.

To reduce this operational complexity, the 2026 KPS International Symposium utilized EventCAT's web-based AI translation environment.

Pre-Rehearsals Led by Dedicated Technicians

Before the event, EventCAT’s dedicated technicians prepared a stable real-time translation environment by installing audio interfaces, inspecting microphone sound pickup conditions, and testing network stability. In settings with a high density of specialized terminology, like medical conferences, clean audio pickup directly impacts real-time translation accuracy. Therefore, thorough pre-rehearsals serve as a critical operational element.

QR-Based Subtitles on Personal Devices

Real-time translated subtitles were displayed on the venue's LED screens. Furthermore, attendees could simply scan a QR code to view real-time subtitles and listen to translated audio directly on their smartphones. This approach eliminated the need for separate receiver headsets while successfully supporting:

• Accessibility for participants from diverse global backgrounds

• Mobility and convenience around the venue

• A seamless multilingual listening environment

From 'HoLEP' to 'TURP': How Did AI Translate Specialized Medical Terminology?

Standard AI translation alone often struggles to deliver accurate information at medical conferences. Surgical names, treatments, medical acronyms, and the latest procedural terms can be interpreted completely differently depending on the context.

For this event, EventCAT utilized its unique Glossary feature to pre-train the AI engine using presentation materials. This preparation flawlessly supported even the highly difficult, unscripted panel discussion sessions.

The true value of this feature was highlighted when Professor Se-young Choi from the Department of Urology at Chung-Ang University Hospital who won the Best Paper Award for 'A Study on Optimal Treatment Strategies for Recurrent Prostate Cancer' moderated the global discussion on Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP). Even as the latest surgical trends like UroLift and Rezum were discussed, and unique medical jargon like 'HoLEP' and 'TURP' were frequently used, EventCAT provided unwavering, highly accurate translations.

Q. Is EventCAT's AI translation impossible without the Glossary feature?

 No, EventCAT is fully capable of providing context-aware real-time translation without it. However, in environments where specialized terminology is heavily used, utilizing the Glossary feature ensures an even higher level of translation quality and accuracy.

Why EventCAT is the Preferred Choice for Medical Conferences

Following last year's Korean Society for Patient Blood Management and this year's Korean Prostate Society symposium, the adoption of real-time AI translation and subtitle environments is rapidly expanding in international medical events. This growth proves that through thorough pre-rehearsals and AI pre-training, EventCAT delivers consistent, high-quality translation, even when faced with the on-site variable of complex medical terminology.

From planning to on-site operation of academic conferences in highly specialized fields like medicine and science, EventCAT guarantees a smoother, stress-free event management experience.

Explore more use cases of EventCAT in specialized medical fields:

• [National Assembly Seminar on AI X Global Health Cooperation]

• [Asia Pacific Conference on Disaster Medicine (APCDM 2024)]

EventCAT, the ultimate choice for highly professional translation, offers a free trial of its Glossary feature. If you are looking for a reliable real-time AI translation and subtitle environment for your next global event, reach out to the EventCAT team today.

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