Why Are Real-Time AI Captions Essential for Economic Forums?

A Case Study from the Maeil Business TV 14th Anniversary Forum

International participants at economic and industry forums can easily miss important presentations due to specialized terminology and fast-paced discussions. At the Maeil Business TV 14th Anniversary Forum, EventCAT provided AI-powered real-time captions on both the venue's main screen and participants' mobile devices, helping everyone follow the presentations more easily.

Why Were Real-Time Captions Introduced at This Economic Forum?

On June 18, 2026, the Maeil Business TV 14th Anniversary Forum was held at The Westin Josun Seoul.

Hosted annually by Maeil Business TV, the forum brings together economists, industry experts, business leaders, and researchers to discuss key economic issues and future industry trends. This year's event featured presentations and panel discussions covering a wide range of topics related to the economy and industry.

At forums like these, inviting distinguished speakers is only part of a successful event. Equally important is creating an environment where every participant can clearly understand the presentations.

Economic and industry forums often include specialized terminology and fast-paced presentations. Even when participants can hear the speakers, it can be difficult to follow technical concepts or keep up with panel discussions.

This is one of the main reasons why more conferences and forums are adopting real-time captioning.

Why Is Information Accessibility Important at Economic and Industry Forums?

Large-scale forums bring together participants with diverse backgrounds and varying levels of expertise.

Some attendees are industry professionals, while others may be exploring the topic for the first time. In addition, seating location and venue conditions can sometimes make it difficult to hear every part of a presentation.

Common challenges include:

• Specialized policy and industry terminology

• Multi-speaker panel discussions

• Presentations filled with statistics and data

In these situations, audio alone may not be enough to deliver information effectively.

Real-time captions provide spoken content as text, allowing participants to follow presentations more easily and reducing the risk of missing important information.

How Was EventCAT Used at the Maeil Business TV Forum?

At this forum, EventCAT's AI-powered real-time captioning solution was provided in two ways.

1. Real-Time Captions on the Main Venue Screen

Speakers' voices were converted into text in real time and displayed on the venue's main screen.

Participants could listen to the presentations while following the captions simultaneously, making it easier to understand technical terminology, numerical data, and industry-specific content.

The captions supported comprehension without interrupting the flow of the presentations.

Q. Can participants also listen to translated speech instead of only reading captions?

Yes. In addition to real-time captions, EventCAT supports AI-generated speech (Text-to-Speech) in 46 languages, allowing participants to access translated content through both text and audio.

2. Mobile Captions via QR Code

The forum also offered mobile captions through QR codes.

Participants simply scanned a QR code with their smartphones to access real-time captions directly from their web browser, no app installation was required.

Since screen visibility can vary depending on seating location, mobile captions ensured that everyone could access the same information regardless of where they were seated.

Q. Do organizers need to create QR codes themselves?

No. Once a real-time caption session is created, EventCAT automatically generates a QR code. Organizers can download it in advance and include it in event materials or display it throughout the venue for easy participant access.

Delivering the Same Information to Every Participant

If attendees struggle to see the presentation screen or miss important information, their engagement naturally decreases.

At the Maeil Business TV Forum, EventCAT supported both venue display captions and mobile captions, allowing participants to choose the viewing method that worked best for them.

It helped ensure that everyone had equal access to the same information throughout the event.

A New Standard for Information Accessibility at Forums

Today, conferences and forums increasingly recognize the importance of providing equal access to information regardless of participants' language, seating location, or listening environment.

Real-time captions are no longer just a visual aid. They have become an essential communication infrastructure that helps audiences stay focused on presentations and discussions without missing critical information.

The Maeil Business TV Forum demonstrated how AI-powered real-time captions can improve the participant experience while enhancing information accessibility.

Q. What types of events are best suited for AI-powered real-time captions?

In addition to international forums like the Maeil Business TV Forum, EventCAT can be used for corporate meetings, webinars, seminars, conferences, and other online or in-person events where presentations and discussions are central.

EventCAT has earned the trust of organizers by providing real-time translation and captioning for major events, including the Maeil Business Newspaper 60th Anniversary, 2026 KOCCA×Netflix Boot Camp and GEEF 2026 Global ESG & Sustainability Forum.

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