Ghent is one of Belgium's great university and industrial cities. Ghent University (UGent), international scientific colloquia, cultural events and industrial conferences generate sustained demand for simultaneous interpreting. Our agency provides certified interpreters with ISO booth equipment for all types of events in Ghent.
Ghent, an academic and industrial city: a hub of multilingual conferences
Ghent University (UGent) is one of Belgium's largest universities with over 50,000 students and intense international research activity. It organises hundreds of international scientific colloquia and congresses each year in fields as diverse as biomedical sciences, European law, engineering, agriculture and the humanities. These academic events bring together researchers from around the world and frequently require simultaneous interpreting in English, French and Dutch.
On the industrial side, Ghent is home to leading Belgian industrial players such as ArcelorMittal Ghent (one of Europe's largest steelworks), Volvo Cars Ghent and many agri-food and textile companies. These groups regularly organise international meetings, training sessions and technical conferences requiring precise interpreting in metallurgy, automotive and logistics.
The Flanders Meeting and Convention Centre Ghent (FMCG), inaugurated in 2023, has become the city's main conference space with rooms accommodating 50 to 2,000 people, equipped with integrated interpretation systems for the main European languages.
Specialist fields for Ghent conferences
- Academic sciences and research : UGent colloquia, Hogeschool Gent, biomedical and agronomic symposia
- Steel and automotive industry : ArcelorMittal and Volvo technical meetings, Federatie van Metaal conferences
- Culture and heritage : SMAK (Museum of Contemporary Art) events, City of Ghent heritage conferences
- Law and Flemish institutions : Ghent Bar seminars, Rechtbank van eerste aanleg conferences
- Agri-food and biotechnology : VIB (Flemish Institute for Biotechnology) conferences, agricultural innovation fairs
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Simultaneous interpreting in Ghent - Conferences and colloquia
Certified interpreters for UGent academic, industrial and cultural conferences in Ghent. ISO booths, RSI available, all European languages.
Languages available and equipment
For Ghent conferences, the most frequent language pairs are Dutch-English, Dutch-French and English-French. For international academic events (Asian and North American researchers), Mandarin, Japanese and Spanish are regularly requested. Our network covers over 50 languages through our certified partner interpreters.
We coordinate the hire of ISO 4043 mobile booths for non-equipped venues, and we are proficient on RSI platforms for hybrid events organised by Ghent universities and research centres.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you provide interpreters for academic conferences at UGent?
Yes, we have interpreters who specialise in academic fields: life sciences, law, engineering, humanities. For UGent colloquia, we recommend sending abstracts of the papers in advance so we can prepare the specific terminology and guarantee high-quality interpreting.
Is the interpreting equipment included in your Ghent service?
For venues with permanent booths (FMCG, Gent Congrescentrum), the equipment is provided by the venue. For other spaces, we coordinate the hire and installation of ISO 4043 mobile booths and wireless receivers for participants. This service can be included in our overall quote.
Which languages are available for simultaneous interpreting in Ghent?
We cover all European languages (NL, FR, EN, DE, ES, IT, PL, RO…) as standard. For academic or industrial events requiring Mandarin, Japanese, Arabic or other languages, we draw on our extended network of certified interpreters. Please specify your languages in your quote request.
What is the rate for a full-day simultaneous conference in Ghent?
For a full day with two booth interpreters (standard language pair), the indicative rate is €1,400-2,000. For multi-language, multi-day events or events with rare languages, please contact us for a bespoke quote.
Colloquium or conference in Ghent? Book your interpreters
Simultaneous interpreters for academic and industrial conferences in Ghent book up quickly. Contact us to secure your language coverage.