- Always state what languages will be spoken/heard at the conference, so that people can prepare in advance by brushing up their language skills, if they want to. - Always ask speakers to send handouts in advance. - Encourage the use of visual aids of all kinds during presentations to help people understand. - Ask native speakers of English to avoid phrasal verbs and regional terms. Have them opt for words of Latin/Greek origin and for more international terms. - If the conference is funded in some form, don't waste your money in useless stuff. Prioritise hiring professional interpreters instead, and plan ahead with them when, what, and how to interpret. - Send your speakers the link to videos with speakers' training to boost their skills.

Usually, when attending a global platform, we do assume that the basic language of communication will be 'English'. However, we can never be certain if every individual would be capable to communicate in the language preferred. With our intention to gain knowledge & to network with peers, being prepared for everything helps. Consider the following when attending such global events with multilingual audience base: 1. Download Language Translation apps on your mobile (Many are available for free) 2. Invest in language translation tools, hardware which allow real-time translation for all major languages 3. Most difficult option, learn the language for which you know would be required if your client base thrives in that region. Hope this helps

At this stage, use translation services to experience an excellent conference experience. Use clear and compelling visual aids and collaborative tools to foster great understanding and collaboration.