About Knowledge Share
Knowledge Share is an online matchmaking platform co-founded by Netval, the Italian Patent and Trademark Office (UIBM),MIMIT (Ministry Of Enterprises and Made in Italy), and the Politecnico di Torino. It showcases patented technologies and spin-outs from Italian universities, research centers and research hospitals to foster collaboration and commercialization opportunities. Knowledge Share hosts events and conferences that feature speakers, audiences, and industry experts from around the world, speaking multiple languages, to connect businesses, investors, and innovators with cutting-edge technological advancements.
Languages Supported
English and Italian
Language Interpretation Challenges
Associazione Netval hosts events at We Make Future in Italy to connect technology entrepreneurs with investors, industry experts, and global audiences. While guest speakers prefer speaking in Italian, most attendees benefit from understanding the content in English.
With around 600 attendees, hiring multiple interpreters for simultaneous Italian and English interpretation is prohibitively expensive. Additionally, providing headphones for every attendee incurs further costs. Moreover, traditional interpretation methods often result in delays, disrupting the flow of communication and causing friction for speakers and attendees.
So the team turned to Byrdhouse AI for a real-time speech-to-text translation solution.
Solution
Byrdhouse AI provided an advanced real-time speech-to-text translation solution. The technology ensures accurate speech-to-text translations with less than 300ms delay, making it ideal for Netval’s language accessibility and budgetary needs.
After a smooth onboarding process, Byrdhouse AI customized the solution with specific logo designs and text size and color adjustments for Netval's event. The Netval team effortlessly integrated Byrdhouse AI’s technology during testing and on the event day.
Recognizing that communication is a fundamental human need, Byrdhouse AI delivered high-quality, real-time translations for non-Italian-speaking attendees. This enabled the audience to fully understand and engage with the speakers' messages, which would have otherwise been inaccessible to many.
“Without Byrdhouse AI, we probably wouldn’t have a real-time translation solution to provide to non-Italian speaking audiences, which would hinder their understanding, engagement, and participation.”
– Federico, PMO of Netval
Federico and Vince attribute Byrdhouse AI's success to several factors:
Real-Time: Speedy and less than 300 ms for voice-to-text translation.
AI-powered Human-Like Interpretation: Context-aware, natural translations.
Seamless User Experience: Simple language selection with smooth, uninterrupted voice-to-text interpretation.
“We really enjoyed the experience. The translation is 95% precise between Italian and English. The quality is impressive – fast and accurate.”
– Federico, PMO of Netval
Impact
Enhanced Language Accessibility: Byrdhouse AI fostered understanding, communication, and connection among attendees from around the world.
Significant Cost Savings: Reduced costs tenfold by eliminating the need for interpreters and headphones, saving over $140K annually.
Increased Participant Satisfaction: Byrdhouse AI’s technology solidified Netval’s reputation as a pioneer in leveraging machine translation for comprehensive language inclusivity.
“We are an innovation and technology-driven organization. Leveraging language AI to solve real pain points in language accessibility aligns with our mission and values.”
– Vince, Business Developer of Netval
Conclusion
By leveraging Byrdhouse AI's real-time translation technology, Associazione Netval significantly enhanced language accessibility for their 600-person conference, ensuring seamless communication between Italian-speaking speakers and English-speaking attendees. This implementation eliminated high interpretation costs and provided accurate, human-like translations in real-time.
Federico and Vince from Netval praised Byrdhouse AI for its impressive precision and naturalness, aligning with their commitment to innovation and technology. This collaboration highlights the transformative potential of AI in overcoming language barriers, positioning Netval as a leader in embracing AI-driven solutions for comprehensive language inclusivity.
Overall, Byrdhouse AI’s partnership with Netval exemplifies how AI-powered translation can exceed expectations for real-time, domain-focused language solutions, creating more inclusive and accessible global events.
