Simultaneous interpretation
Keep the conversation flowing. Give every participant access to the message in their own language.
Explore the serviceProfessional conference interpretation
Based in Madrid
Connected across languages
Connected across languages
Every word.
Understood.
Expert interpretation for the conversations that matter. For conferences, boardrooms and international events, in person and online.
Different languages. A shared understanding.
On-site · Remote · HybridOur services
The right words.
The right support.
From a single conversation to a multilingual conference, we coordinate the people, preparation and equipment your communication needs.
Remote & hybrid interpretation
Bring people together across languages, wherever they are joining from.
Explore the serviceConsecutive & whispered interpretation
A personal, flexible approach for smaller meetings, visits and direct conversations.
Explore the serviceWritten translation
Give your documents the same clarity and care as your spoken message.
Explore the servicePublic speaking in English
Make your expertise heard. Prepare to speak in English with greater confidence.
Explore the serviceInterpretation & audiovisual equipment
The technical side, thoughtfully coordinated. From booths to the final headset.
Explore the serviceContext matters
Your subject.
Your stakes.
Understood.
Language is only the beginning. Terminology, tone and the purpose of the meeting shape how we prepare.
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Business & finance
Board and shareholder meetings, financial presentations, bond issuances and roadshows.
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Institutions & international affairs
Summits, missions, country visits and meetings with public bodies and international organisations.
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Medical, technical & industrial
Medical conferences, industry events, audits and visits to industrial sites.
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Media & corporate communication
Press interviews, product launches, marketing meetings and corporate presentations.
Paula ManriqueConference interpreter
The person behind Kelp Forest
Expertise with
a human connection.
Led by Paula Manrique, conference interpreter and AIIC member, Kelp Forest brings together hands-on experience and a professional network of interpreters, translators and public speaking coaches.
From executive boards and financial presentations to medical conferences and international missions, we start by understanding your meeting. Then we shape the right language support around it.
15+years of experience
AIICprofessional member
Madridour home base
Our approach
Thoughtful preparation.
Clear communication.
One point of contact. A solution shaped around your meeting.
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Tell us what matters
Share the event, the audience, the languages and the date. We listen before recommending a solution.
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Shape the right solution
We define the format, team, preparation and technical needs, then provide a tailored quote.
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Prepare every detail
With your materials and the event team, we coordinate the language support before the meeting begins.
Useful answers
A few things
you may be asking.
A clear brief is the first step towards the right interpretation setup.
Ask us about your eventWhat is the difference between simultaneous and consecutive interpretation?
In simultaneous interpretation, the interpreter speaks while the speaker continues, with a short delay. In consecutive interpretation, the speaker pauses for the interpreter to deliver the message. Simultaneous suits conferences and multilingual events; consecutive often suits smaller meetings, interviews, audits and visits.
Can you support online and hybrid meetings?
Yes. We coordinate remote simultaneous interpretation and hybrid setups, considering your platform, language channels, audio quality and participant locations. We recommend a technical check before the event.
Which languages can you arrange?
Paula works with Spanish, English and French, and Kelp Forest draws on a professional network of interpreters for wider language needs. Tell us the languages spoken and the languages your audience needs to hear so we can assess the right team and availability.
Do you arrange the interpreting equipment?
Yes. We help define and coordinate booths, consoles, microphones, receivers, headsets and portable equipment, as well as remote or hybrid language channels. The quote reflects the event’s specific technical requirements.
What do you need to prepare a quote?
Send the date, timings and time zone, venue or online platform, languages, subject and approximate audience size. An agenda is useful, even in draft form. For translation, send the document, language combination and delivery deadline.
Why are there no client logos or named case studies?
Discretion is part of our service. We describe the kinds of work we do without using clients’ names to promote the business. Confidential meetings and documents deserve care before, during and after an assignment.
From our journal
A better-prepared event.
Practical guidance on languages, formats and planning.
Event planning
Planning a multilingual event
Good multilingual communication starts before the first speaker takes the floor.
Read the guideEvent planning
How remote interpretation works
The same professional skill, delivered through a carefully planned online connection.
Read the guideEvent planning
What determines interpretation costs?
A useful quote reflects the whole event: its people, languages, schedule and technical needs.
Read the guideLet’s talk
What’s your next conversation?
Tell us what you are planning. We’ll help you find the right solution.