Is your hybrid event being lost in translation (and captioning)? 💬

As we look to the future of our industry, it's clear that global events will be more prominent than ever. These events will come with a uniq [Weekly Sound Check Med-Res with Endless Logo] May 17th, 2021 Is Your Hybrid Event Being Lost In Translation (And Captioning)? 🔥 The Best of the Best: - Accessibility in Events: [Global Events: Translation, Interpretation & Captioning]( - Satellite Internet: [Starlink In Events: New Possibilities For Remote Venues]( ✨ Technology will forever be a central component of events. Make sure your ready to support all our event elements with our ["Designing Your Event With Connectivity In Mind" Webinar]( The Fight Against Covid isn't a Fair One Vaccinated life is crazy. One minute, I'm working from home, the next minute, I remember I can work from anywhere and decide to book a flight to a place I've never been before. This week, I'm in Boston traveling, working, and eating as many East Coast bagels as I can get my hands on. However, I fully acknowledge my privilege of being in the United States - a country where the vaccine rollout was swift, ferocious, and accessible. I know that people in other countries are far from the possibility of traveling for leisure. While hopping on a plane to the other side of the country, I couldn't help but think about how this entire "race to the end" is wildly unfair. Endless is a fully distributed, remote company, so we have team members all around the world. The stories I've heard from Einsteins in other countries have put things into perspective. Our CFO lives in India and has seen the horrors of the virus first-hand. This week, when he talked about the obscene amount of deaths in his country, I felt an overwhelming wave of sadness and guilt. It's confusing to feel so terrible for other parts of the world while also wanting to celebrate things opening back up in my part of the world. It's almost impossible to ignore the rush of positivity in America. Major live events in the U.S. are [right around the corner,]( millions of people have been vaccinated, trendy terms like [Revenge Travel]( are popping up, and the CDC stated that all vaccinated people will no longer need to wear masks indoors. Even my timeline is peppered with jovial CDC memes: [IMG_3955] Trust me, I don't want to bring the mood down. Yes, it's exciting that the light at the end of the tunnel is right within reach. But, since we live in such a global world, it is wise to recognize that vaccinated people are lucky. Humans are complex, and I believe that we have the ability to both bask in the positivity and also help each other on the way towards recovery. I found an article that explains [effective ways to donate to help India.]( If you are in a position where you want to help, I encourage you to do so. And lastly, I want to celebrate with my event professional community in the U.S. I know this last year contained some of the most difficult moments for our industry. Jobs coming back, events taking place, people being re-united, travel being a possibility, and hope being restored all put a smile on my face. Stay safe out there ❤️ And now, here's the Weekly Soundcheck! 📣 Overcoming language barriers: Translation, captioning, and more [8-min read]( [giphy-1]( We live in an increasingly connected world. As we look to the future of our industry, it's clear that global events will be more prominent than ever. These events will come with a unique set of linguistic challenges, such as accommodating your attendees, event speakers, sponsors, all at the same time. However, with the right planning, you can successfully tackle language barriers! Mariana has provided some [questions to use as a starting point]( to address any linguistic concerns you may have for your upcoming events. Don't let your content get lost in translation! ✨ Additional articles and resources: - [Are Virtual Events Really More Inclusive & Accessible?]( - [Event Tech: The Ultimate Overview of a Decade of Technology]( 📆 Upcoming Events ✨ May 25th | 1 PM - 4 PM EST | [When Virtual Meets In-Person: How to Run a Successful Hybrid Event]( Endless will be having a virtual booth at Socio's hybrid event on May 25th. Make sure you grab your tickets, learn about hybrid events, and come say hi! [image (9)]( ✨ June 4 | 11 AM - 4 PM EST | [EventNext]( Will is speaking at EventNext - The Leading Global Event for the Meeting & Events Industry ✨ June 8th - 9th | [Event Tech Live]( Will and Brandt will be speaking at this year's Event Tech Live! [image (18)]( 🚀 New technology brings more opportunities for connection [podcast]( [starlinkconnection]( Have you heard about Starlink yet? This week's episode of Event Tech podcast is a great place to start. Will and Brandt break down how the Starlink satellites work and consider the implications for the events industry. This technology could provide the infrastructure for events to spread into even the most remote parts of the world, but the testing of this technology has just started. The tech duo covers everything from [pricing to benefits to global impact!]( ✨ Additional articles and resources: - [5G And Event: How It Will Shape, Change & Revolutionize the Industry]( - [The Human-Centric Future of Events With Megan Henshall]( 💚 Endless Is Hiring We are still looking to fill our Sales Enablement and Creative Manager roles. If you or someone you know is looking for a position in the industry, tell them to check out our [careers page](! [Hiring Gfx Landscape]( Have a great week! 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