--- title: Best Remote Simultaneous Interpreting Companies in Rio de Janeiro description: "Compare remote simultaneous interpreting companies in Rio de Janeiro for summits and energy events: seven selection steps, the key venues and an example." 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 Rio de Janeiro 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 companies in Rio de Janeiro provide live interpretation for summits, congresses, industry conferences and corporate events, with interpreters working from professional hubs and each language delivered on its own channel to participants in the venue and online. The key takeaway is that Rio has become a recurring stage for high-level international meetings and energy-sector events, and [remote simultaneous interpreting](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/rsi-en/) allows organisers to offer Portuguese, English, Spanish and other languages without depending on booths or on bringing interpreting teams to the city. The service is relevant for energy and offshore companies, development banks, public institutions, international organisations, medical and scientific associations, cultural institutions and event organisers. It is particularly useful for high-level events with delegations from many countries, for technical conferences in the oil, gas and energy transition sectors and for hybrid programmes with audiences across Latin America and beyond. Rio offers an exceptional setting for international events, but its geography, calendar and security arrangements for high-level meetings require careful planning. This guide explains how remote simultaneous interpreting works, what makes Rio distinctive, a seven-step method for choosing a provider and the venues that host the city's major international events. ## **Summary** - How remote simultaneous interpreting works and when video remote interpreting fits better. - Rio's role in global summits, energy and culture, and what it means for languages. - Seven steps to choose a remote simultaneous interpreting company. - The main venues for international events in Rio de Janeiro.   ## **How Remote Simultaneous Interpreting Works** In a remote simultaneous interpreting set-up, the speaker's audio is captured by the venue's sound system and sent to interpreters through a dedicated feed. The interpreters work in real time, and each language is broadcast on a separate channel. Delegates in the room listen through receivers or a mobile app, and online participants choose their language on the streaming platform. For bilateral meetings, negotiations and smaller technical workshops, [video remote interpreting](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/vri-en/) is often more practical. The interpreter joins the call directly, usually in consecutive mode, which suits discussions between a few participants. Both formats fall under the broader category of remote interpreting services and are frequently combined in the same programme.   ## **What Makes Rio de Janeiro Distinctive** ### **A Stage for Global Summits** Rio has hosted major international gatherings, from the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in 2012 to the G20 Leaders' Summit in 2024 and the BRICS summit in 2025. These events demonstrated the city's capacity to host large delegations and generated a wide range of side events, business forums and civil society meetings, all of which require interpretation into several languages. ### **Energy and the Offshore Industry** Rio is the centre of Brazil's oil and gas industry, home to Petrobras and to many international energy companies, service providers and regulators working on offshore production and the energy transition. Technical conferences, supplier meetings and safety programmes bring together Brazilian, Norwegian, British, Chinese, American and other partners, with highly specialised terminology. ### **Development, Culture and Science** The city hosts the Brazilian Development Bank, research institutions, universities and major cultural organisations. Scientific congresses, cultural diplomacy events and development forums attract audiences from Latin America, Africa and Europe, often requiring Spanish, English and French alongside Portuguese. ### **Calendar and Geography** Rio's events calendar is shaped by Carnival, usually in February or March, the summer high season and major cultural and sporting events. The city is spread out between the centre, the South Zone and Barra da Tijuca, where Riocentro is located, and transfers can be long. High-level meetings often involve road closures and strict security perimeters, which makes remote interpretation a practical way to avoid moving interpreting teams through restricted areas.   ## **Seven Steps to Choose a Remote Simultaneous Interpreting Company** These steps guide organisers through the decisions that most affect the quality of interpretation at events in Rio, from defining languages to confirming technical support. 1. **Define the delegations and languages.** Map the countries represented and decide which languages are needed for plenaries, panels and side events. 2. **Check sector and protocol experience.** Ask how interpreters with experience in energy, development finance, diplomacy or science are selected. 3. **Confirm Brazilian Portuguese quality.** Ensure that interpreters working into Portuguese use natural Brazilian usage for local audiences. 4. **Review the venue and security plan.** Clarify how the interpretation feed will be integrated with the venue's systems and how accreditation and security procedures will be handled. 5. **Assess the listening solution.** Choose between receivers and mobile apps based on the audience, venue and connectivity. 6. **Verify technical supervision and contingency.** Confirm that a technician monitors all channels and that backup connections are in place. 7. **Compare complete proposals.** Make sure each offer covers interpreters, platform, technical support, equipment and rehearsal. Working through these seven steps gives organisers a clear picture of how each provider would deliver the service. It also highlights potential weak points early, particularly around security arrangements and venue integration, which are critical for high-level events in Rio.   ## **Example: An Offshore Energy Conference at Riocentro** Consider a hypothetical offshore energy conference at Riocentro with 2,500 participants from operators, suppliers and regulators. The programme runs in Portuguese and English, and the organiser adds Spanish and Mandarin channels for delegations from Latin America and Chinese partners, giving four languages in total. Eight interpreters work in pairs from remote hubs, delegates listen through a mobile app and online participants select their language on the streaming platform. Supplier meetings held on the exhibition floor are supported by video remote interpretation services, with interpreters joining short scheduled sessions as required.   ## **Conference Centres and Event Venues in Rio de Janeiro** Rio's main event venues include a large convention and exhibition centre in Barra da Tijuca and landmark cultural institutions in the city centre that have hosted high-level summits and international events. AP | PORTUGAL has extensive experience supporting events in venues of this kind and in many other international destinations, providing remote simultaneous interpreting, video remote interpreting, audiovisual equipment rental, event management and accessibility solutions. Venues frequently used for congresses and international events include: - [Riocentro](https://www.riocentro.com.br/) - [Museum of Modern Art of Rio de Janeiro (MAM Rio)](https://mam.rio/) - [Museum of Tomorrow (Museu do Amanhã)](https://museudoamanha.org.br/) Riocentro, one of the largest convention centres in Latin America, hosts major congresses and trade fairs, while MAM Rio, on the waterfront in the city centre, has hosted high-level summits. The Museum of Tomorrow, in the revitalised port area, is frequently used for conferences and events focused on science, sustainability and innovation. Organisers sometimes look for an official ranking of remote simultaneous interpreting companies in Rio de Janeiro. No such ranking exists, as no independent body evaluates providers for this purpose, and any list available online reflects its author's own criteria. The seven steps above describe the indicators a strong provider should be able to demonstrate.   ## **Mistakes to Avoid** A common mistake is underestimating the logistics of high-level events, from accreditation to road closures, and assuming that onsite interpreting teams will be able to move freely. Another is choosing Portuguese interpreters without considering whether they work naturally in Brazilian Portuguese, which affects how messages are received by local audiences. On the technical side, problems often arise when interpretation is not integrated with the venue's production and streaming systems or when no rehearsal is held. Real time translation services based on AI can provide captions for accessibility, but they are not a reliable substitute for professional interpreters in diplomatic, technical or commercial sessions.   ## **ISO 23155 Certification and ESG Principles** AP | PORTUGAL is certified under ISO 23155, the international standard for conference interpreting services, which sets requirements for how interpreting assignments are organised and delivered. The company also works according to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles, a commitment that distinguishes its approach to every project. ### **Environmental** Remote delivery avoids long-haul travel for interpreters, reducing the footprint of international events in Rio, a city closely associated with global sustainability discussions. ### **Social** Providing Portuguese, Spanish, English and other languages allows delegations and local audiences to participate on equal terms. ### **Governance** Confidentiality commitments, documented procedures and transparent proposals give organisers clarity and accountability, particularly for high-level and sensitive events.   ## **How AP | PORTUGAL Supports Events in Rio de Janeiro** Because remote simultaneous interpreting is delivered online, organisers in Rio can work with a specialised provider wherever it is based. As a Portuguese language services provider, AP | PORTUGAL brings around 30 years of experience and thousands of multilingual projects, working with interpreters who adapt to Brazilian Portuguese, alongside venue integration, platform configuration and live supervision. For events that need more than interpretation, the same team can provide audiovisual equipment rental, event management, an event website and accessibility solutions, integrating language access with the overall production. As an alternative for lower-risk formats, such as informational webinars, onboarding sessions or open days, organisations in Rio de Janeiro 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=AVxigLL3yizQKwvojh5b0JhvTeBjdvrmaXzcvfffXxw1oFrY05fe%2F9Q3GF5WP80DdVUi4GvdI%2FIqlpO07NemdFqy4vIKjem7fL2WftPUtAV%2BVeJ7eE%2FlsWs1rfsnrCnuDEz0j%2BmOLxvUFAdvOLLhN2wOs7VMa5g%2BWzGBA5dQFtSUrgjvQwka6MXan9hO10k1uqo9b%2FOdli%2FwCHUCeSI9vWGu88Q%3D&webInteractiveContentId=214197598804&portalId=4506885&hsLang=en-gb)     ## **How to Apply This in Practice** Start by mapping the delegations and audiences your event needs to reach, and decide which languages are essential for plenaries and which can be limited to specific sessions. Registration data and partner input are the best sources for these decisions. Coordinate early with the venue, the production company and, where relevant, the security organisers, so that interpretation is integrated into the technical and accreditation plan. Share speeches, presentations and terminology with interpreters once the assignment is confirmed, and schedule a rehearsal before the opening. For recurring industry events, keep the same interpreting teams and build glossaries of technical and institutional terms, so that quality improves from one edition to the next.   ## **Frequently Asked Questions** ### **Which languages are most requested for events in Rio de Janeiro?** Portuguese and English are the core languages, followed by Spanish, French, Mandarin and others depending on the delegations involved. ### **Can remote simultaneous interpreting be used for high-level summits?** Yes, provided the provider works within the accreditation, security and confidentiality procedures defined by the organisers. ### **Do interpreters use Brazilian Portuguese?** Yes. Interpreters working for Brazilian audiences adapt to Brazilian usage, which is important for natural communication. ### **How is the cost of remote simultaneous interpreting calculated?** It depends on the number of languages, the duration, the number of interpreters, the platform and the technical support required. ### **Can the interpretation be integrated with the systems at Riocentro?** Yes. The interpretation feed can be connected to the venue's audio and streaming systems, serving delegates in the halls and participants online. ### **Do delegates need receivers?** Not necessarily. A mobile app is often used, while receivers remain useful in venues with limited connectivity. ### **When is video remote interpreting more appropriate?** For bilateral meetings, negotiations and small workshops where participants talk directly to each other, video remote interpreting is generally more practical.   ## **Conclusion** Rio de Janeiro has established itself as a host for global summits, energy conferences and international cultural and scientific events, all of which depend on clear communication across languages. Remote simultaneous interpreting allows organisers to serve diverse delegations in the venue and online, while video remote interpreting supports the meetings that take place around each event. With around 30 years of experience and thousands of projects delivered, AP | PORTUGAL supports organisations in Rio de Janeiro with remote simultaneous interpreting, video remote interpreting and integrated event services. To plan interpretation for your next summit, conference or corporate event, contact the AP | PORTUGAL team and request a proposal tailored 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=AVxigLL3yizQKwvojh5b0JhvTeBjdvrmaXzcvfffXxw1oFrY05fe%2F9Q3GF5WP80DdVUi4GvdI%2FIqlpO07NemdFqy4vIKjem7fL2WftPUtAV%2BVeJ7eE%2FlsWs1rfsnrCnuDEz0j%2BmOLxvUFAdvOLLhN2wOs7VMa5g%2BWzGBA5dQFtSUrgjvQwka6MXan9hO10k1uqo9b%2FOdli%2FwCHUCeSI9vWGu88Q%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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