--- title: Best Remote Simultaneous Interpreting Companies in Porto description: "Compare remote simultaneous interpreting companies in Porto: key venues, a 12-point checklist and when video remote interpreting suits fairs and congresses." image: https://blog.apportugal.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_316760920%20(2).jpeg --- - [PT](https://blog.apportugal.com/pt?hsLang=en-gb) - [EN](https://blog.apportugal.com/en) - [ES](https://blog.apportugal.com/es?hsLang=en-gb) - [FR](https://blog.apportugal.com/fr?hsLang=en-gb) [![Logotipo-AP-Portugal-Fundos-Escuros](https://blog.apportugal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logotipo-AP-Portugal-Fundos-Escuros.png?width=200&height=160&name=Logotipo-AP-Portugal-Fundos-Escuros.png "Logotipo-AP-Portugal-Fundos-Escuros")](https://go.apportugal.com/en/) [Visit our Website](https://go.apportugal.com/en/) [Interpreting](https://blog.apportugal.com/en/tag/interpreting) # Best Remote Simultaneous Interpreting Companies in Porto By [AP | PORTUGAL](https://blog.apportugal.com/en/author/ap-portugal) [Back To Main Blog](https://blog.apportugal.com/en) ![](https://blog.apportugal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logomarca_square.png?height=100&name=logomarca_square.png) ###### AP | PORTUGAL [Remote simultaneous interpreting](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/rsi-en/) in Porto allows speakers and audiences at a conference, trade fair or corporate meeting to follow the programme in their own language while interpreters work from a professional hub or a remote set-up rather than from booths in the room. The essential point for organisers is that the result depends on three elements working together: qualified interpreters, a clean audio chain from the stage and live technical supervision throughout the event. This approach is relevant for exporters hosting international buyers, universities and research institutes organising scientific meetings, medical associations, technology companies and public bodies in the north of Portugal. It is particularly useful when part of the audience joins online, when the venue has limited space for booths or when the event needs several languages without bringing a full interpreting team to the city. Organisers in Porto often face a specific dilemma: the city attracts more international events every year, yet many programmes are still planned as if every participant spoke Portuguese or English. The sections below explain how remote interpreting services work, what is particular about the Porto market and how to assess interpreting companies with clear, verifiable criteria. ## **Summary** - What remote simultaneous interpreting involves and how it differs from video remote interpreting. - The industries, venues and seasonal patterns that shape multilingual events in Porto. - A 12-point checklist to compare remote simultaneous interpreting companies. - A worked example of a multilingual export forum. - How [AP | PORTUGAL](https://go.apportugal.com/en/) supports events in Porto from its own base in the region.   ## **How Remote Simultaneous Interpreting Works at a Porto Event** In a typical set-up, the audio from the stage microphones is captured by the venue's sound system and sent to the interpreters through a dedicated, low-latency feed. The interpreters render each speech into the target language in real time, and their output is distributed on separate language channels. Delegates in the room listen through receivers or a mobile app, while online participants select their language on the streaming or meeting platform. Video remote interpreting follows a different logic. Instead of broadcasting interpretation to an audience, it brings an interpreter into a video call with a small number of participants, often in consecutive mode. Both are forms of online interpreting services, but they answer different needs: remote simultaneous interpreting for programmes with presentations and panels, and [video remote interpreting services](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/vri-en/) for meetings, negotiations and consultations. A simple rule helps when deciding: if the audience mainly listens, plan for simultaneous interpretation on channels; if participants mainly talk to each other, a video interpreting format is usually more efficient. Many events in Porto use both, with simultaneous interpreting in the auditorium and video remote interpretation services for the bilateral meetings that take place around it.   ## **Porto's Event Profile: Industry, Universities and the Douro** Porto and the wider north of Portugal concentrate a large share of the country's exporting industry, from textiles, footwear and cork to metalworking, furniture and wine. The city is also home to one of Portugal's largest universities, an active network of research and health institutes and a growing technology sector. Each of these groups organises events with a different language profile, and that profile should determine the interpreting format. ### **Exporters and Trade Delegations** Trade forums and buyer meetings bring visitors from Spain, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, and increasingly from markets further afield. Proximity to Galicia means that Spanish is often as important as English, and product presentations frequently involve technical vocabulary on materials, certifications and production processes. ### **Academic and Medical Congresses** Scientific meetings in Porto tend to be conducted in English, but sessions open to clinicians, students, patients or the general public often require Portuguese as well. In these cases, interpreters with experience in medical and scientific terminology are essential, and question and answer sessions need particular attention to microphone discipline. ### **Calendar and Seasonal Demand** Spring and autumn are the busiest periods for congresses. In June, the city's popular festivities fill hotels and stretch local logistics, while the summer brings a strong flow of leisure tourism that affects accommodation availability for event crews. Winter is generally quieter, although rainy weather can complicate outdoor arrivals and cable runs at venues that combine indoor and outdoor areas. ### **Getting Around the City** Event activity is spread across the historic riverside, the Boavista area and the exhibition grounds in Matosinhos, near the coast. Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is within around 15 minutes of the city centre by car, and the metro links the airport with the main districts. For multi-venue programmes, remote interpreting reduces the need to move interpreting teams and equipment between locations during the same day.   ## **Congress Centres and Event Venues in Porto** Porto combines a historic congress centre on the river, a large exhibition complex and several cultural landmarks that regularly host corporate and institutional events. Their technical infrastructure varies considerably, which affects how interpretation should be delivered. AP | PORTUGAL has extensive experience working in these venues and in many others across the north of Portugal, providing remote simultaneous interpreting, onsite interpreting, audiovisual equipment rental, event management and accessibility solutions for events. Among the venues most often used for congresses, conferences and corporate events are: - [Alfândega Porto Congress Centre](https://www.ccalfandegaporto.com/) - [Exponor, Porto International Fair](https://www.exponor.pt/) - [Super Bock Arena, Pavilhão Rosa Mota](https://www.superbockarena.pt/) - [Casa da Música](https://www.casadamusica.com/) - [Palácio da Bolsa](https://www.palaciodabolsa.com/) - [Serralves Foundation](https://www.serralves.pt/) Large congresses and trade fairs tend to choose the Alfândega or Exponor, while cultural venues such as Casa da Música, Serralves and the Palácio da Bolsa are often selected for executive meetings, award ceremonies and institutional sessions. In heritage rooms where booths cannot be installed without affecting the space, a remote interpreting set-up is usually the most discreet option. It is worth noting that there is no official list ranking remote simultaneous interpreting companies in Porto, and no independent body assesses providers for this purpose. Rankings found online reflect the views of whoever publishes them. A more useful approach is to examine the indicators that a well-prepared provider should be able to demonstrate, as set out in the checklist below.   ## **12-Point Checklist to Compare Remote Simultaneous Interpreting Companies** This checklist is designed to be used when proposals arrive, so that each provider is assessed against the same questions. It focuses on how the service will actually be delivered on the day, which is where most differences between providers become visible. - Experience with conferences of a similar size and subject area. - Interpreters qualified in each language combination requested. - Teams of two interpreters per language for full-day programmes. - Clear explanation of how floor audio reaches the interpreters. - Compatibility with the platform chosen for online participants. - Receivers or a listening app for delegates in the venue. - A dedicated technician monitoring audio and channels during the event. - Backup connections and a defined procedure if a link fails. - A technical rehearsal before the event day. - Capacity to support hybrid sessions with speakers joining remotely. - Coordination with the venue's audiovisual team. - An itemised proposal showing hours, languages, interpreters and support. Providers that address all 12 points clearly tend to be those with consistent operational practices. When answers are general or missing, particularly on audio, backup and technical supervision, organisers should ask for clarification before making a decision, as these are the areas where problems are most likely to arise.   ## **Worked Example: A Multilingual Export Forum at Exponor** Imagine a hypothetical export forum at Exponor with 450 participants, organised by an industry association to connect northern Portuguese manufacturers with foreign buyers. The plenary sessions run in Portuguese and English, with Spanish added for a large delegation from Galicia and Madrid, giving three languages in total. Six interpreters, working in pairs, cover the plenary from a remote hub, while delegates in the hall use receivers and international buyers who could not travel follow the programme online. In the afternoon, the forum moves to bilateral meetings between manufacturers and buyers. Here, video remote interpreting is more practical: interpreters join short scheduled calls or tablets at the meeting tables, switching between language pairs as the agenda requires. The organiser ends the day with one coordinated interpreting plan rather than two separate suppliers for plenary and business meetings.   ## **Quality Standards and ESG Commitments at AP | PORTUGAL** AP | PORTUGAL is certified under ISO 23155, the international standard for conference interpreting services, which defines requirements for the organisation and delivery of interpreting assignments. In addition, the company works according to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles, applied across its operations as a distinguishing feature of how projects are run. ### **Environmental Responsibility** Remote interpreting reduces the travel and accommodation required for interpreting teams, which is especially relevant for events that would otherwise bring interpreters from other countries to Porto. ### **Social Responsibility** Making a programme available in several languages, and combining interpretation with captions or other accessibility solutions, broadens participation and allows more people to contribute to the discussion. ### **Governance** Transparent proposals, confidentiality commitments and documented operating procedures give clients a clear understanding of how the service is delivered and how information is protected.   ## **How AP | PORTUGAL Supports Events in Porto** AP | PORTUGAL has been working in multilingual communication for around 30 years and has delivered thousands of projects for companies, associations and institutions. With a presence in the Porto area, the team can combine remote interpreting with local technical support, equipment and event production whenever a programme requires it. In addition to remote simultaneous interpreting and video remote interpreting, organisers can work with the same team for audiovisual equipment rental, event management, an event website and accessibility solutions, keeping language access aligned with the rest of the event. As an alternative for lower-risk formats, such as informational webinars, onboarding sessions or open days, organisations in Porto can use [AI real-time translation](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/ai-real-time-translation) from AP | PORTUGAL, which provides live multilingual subtitles and translated audio at scale. Many programmes combine both approaches: AI translation for broad reach and human interpreters for negotiations, panels and questions from the floor. Our most requested solutions include: - [Video Remote Interpreting](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/vri-en/) - [Remote Simultaneous Interpreting](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/rsi-en/) - [AI Real-Time Translation](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/ai-real-time-translation) - [AI Real-Time Subtitles](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/real-time-subtitles) - [Event Management](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/amplified-event-management/) - [Event Website Platform](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/events-platform/) - [Audiovisual Equipment Rental](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/equipment-rental/) [![GET FREE QUOTE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4506885/interactive-214197598804.png)](https://blog.apportugal.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJxn4Sn%2FXlYXqb8k1oR4krc3qIVnrQPhErERMF6zXNUaY5Eva9U9BYwUxJXpJAU0gKsV18VHKjJ9ekDyM4HfB8Pg02iA%2FKNnv04LaWEvDqEa%2FFClMjaZYSQ9hRZYgrvouGxNFh%2FBWgp%2Bq2%2FknudZsB0%2FyCrrZrazraG%2BJJeA%2FO2ehTKyeV6BQfdTu3sQVoHcUeydXPOtXBfnmOdngKa7J4%3D&webInteractiveContentId=214197598804&portalId=4506885&hsLang=en-gb)     ## **How to Apply This in Practice** Begin with the audience rather than the venue. List the countries and languages expected, identify which sessions are open to the general public and which are technical, and decide where simultaneous interpretation is essential and where a video interpreting format will be enough. Once the provider is confirmed, schedule a technical test that involves the venue, the platform and the interpreters, and share presentations, speaker names and specialised terminology as early as possible. For trade fairs and congresses held in spring or autumn, aligning the interpreting plan with the venue's audiovisual planning avoids last-minute conflicts over equipment and connectivity. After the event, review attendance by language channel. This information shows which languages were actually used and helps size the interpreting plan more accurately for the next edition.   ## **Frequently Asked Questions** ### **What is the difference between remote simultaneous interpreting and conference interpreting in booths?** The interpreting technique is the same. The difference lies in where interpreters work: in booths inside the venue or from a remote hub connected to the event through a dedicated audio feed. ### **Can remote interpreting be used at a trade fair in Porto?** Yes. It is commonly used for plenary sessions and seminars, while video remote interpreting can support individual buyer meetings on stands or in meeting areas. ### **Which languages are most requested for events in Porto?** English, Spanish and French are the most frequent, alongside Portuguese. Depending on the sector, German, Italian, Chinese and Arabic are also requested. ### **How is the cost of remote simultaneous interpreting calculated?** Pricing reflects the number of languages, the duration of the programme, the number of interpreters, the platform and the technical support required. An itemised proposal is the best way to compare providers on the same basis. ### **Do participants need special equipment to listen to the interpretation?** In the venue, delegates can use receivers or a listening app on their own smartphones. Online participants select their language directly on the meeting or streaming platform. ### **Can the same provider supply interpreting and audiovisual equipment?** Yes. Combining both under one provider simplifies coordination, particularly for hybrid events where the audio chain serves the room, the online audience and the interpreters at the same time. ### **Is remote interpreting suitable for events with confidential content?** Yes, provided the platform has access controls, interpreters work under confidentiality agreements and the provider applies clear procedures for handling documents and recordings.   ## **Final Thoughts** Porto's mix of exporting industry, academic institutions and heritage venues makes it a natural setting for multilingual events, and remote interpreting allows organisers to serve international audiences without being limited by booth space or interpreter travel. The best results come from choosing the format according to the audience and assessing providers on concrete operational criteria. With around 30 years of experience and thousands of projects delivered, AP | PORTUGAL supports organisations in Porto with remote simultaneous interpreting, video remote interpreting and complete event solutions. To plan the interpreting for your next congress, fair or corporate meeting in Porto, contact the AP | PORTUGAL team and request a proposal adapted to your programme.   [![GET FREE QUOTE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4506885/interactive-214197598804.png)](https://blog.apportugal.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJxn4Sn%2FXlYXqb8k1oR4krc3qIVnrQPhErERMF6zXNUaY5Eva9U9BYwUxJXpJAU0gKsV18VHKjJ9ekDyM4HfB8Pg02iA%2FKNnv04LaWEvDqEa%2FFClMjaZYSQ9hRZYgrvouGxNFh%2FBWgp%2Bq2%2FknudZsB0%2FyCrrZrazraG%2BJJeA%2FO2ehTKyeV6BQfdTu3sQVoHcUeydXPOtXBfnmOdngKa7J4%3D&webInteractiveContentId=214197598804&portalId=4506885&hsLang=en-gb)   **ABOUT US** [AP | PORTUGAL](https://go.apportugal.com/en) operates as a Language Solutions Integrator (LSI) specialising in video remote interpreting and remote simultaneous interpreting for corporate, institutional and multilingual conferences, integrating language services, communication technologies, real-time AI translation and audiovisual solutions for onsite, hybrid and digital events. Working with multidisciplinary teams across technical, linguistic and audiovisual areas, AP | PORTUGAL covers not only interpreting and real-time translation, but also technical coordination, audiovisual integration, accessibility and operational support tailored to each event format. AP | PORTUGAL develops professional, tailored solutions across the areas of: [VRI - Video Remote Interpreting](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/vri-en/), [Remote Simultaneous Interpreting](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/rsi-en/), [AI Real-Time Translation](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/ai-real-time-translation), [AI Real-Time Subtitles](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/real-time-subtitles), [Event Management](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/amplified-event-management/), [Event Website Platform](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/events-platform/), [Audiovisual Equipment Rental](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/equipment-rental/), [Translation](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/translation/)  and AI Content Production and [Generative Engine Optimization](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/generative-engine-optimization-en). With offices in Lisbon and Porto, it is the only Portuguese company certified by both International Quality Standards ISO 17100, ISO 18587 and ISO 23155.  AP PORTUGAL includes the [Artiga Center - European Centre for Amplified Events](https://www.artigacenter.apportugal.com/?lang=en) -, a facility which offers all equipment necessary for any type of event, be it hybrid, face-to-face or digital, besides being equipped for face-to-face or digital [Team Building](https://www.artigacenter.apportugal.com/team-building?lang=en) activities. You can also follow us on social media: **[Facebook](https://pt-pt.facebook.com/apportugal.pt/), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-junior-/),** **[Twitter](https://twitter.com/APPORTUGAL)** and **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ap.portugal).** ## Author’s Note [Mário Júnior](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/) has around 30 years of experience coordinating simultaneous interpretation, conference interpreting and multilingual communication projects for corporate, institutional and international events. At A AP | PORTUGAL, he combines extensive interpreting expertise with technical know-how in event production, communication technologies and audiovisual integration. Throughout his career, he has supported thousands of onsite, hybrid and digital events, helping organisations eliminate language barriers, improve communication accessibility and ensure operational reliability in complex multilingual environments. --- ### Disclaimer *This article reflects an informational perspective on the remote interpretation and multilingual event communication sector, based on common industry practices and recognised evaluation criteria. A AP | PORTUGAL is referenced as a specialist provider within this context, however each organisation should assess its own specific requirements, compare providers and validate technical solutions before making a decision.* *For organisations wishing to explore additional market references, there are international associations, specialist directories and professional platforms dedicated to conference interpreting, simultaneous interpretation and language services. 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