Photo by JC Gellidon on UnsplashAt a glance: AI live translation in Manila
LanguagesUsually Filipino, English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese and Korean. Up to six per stage, chosen from 38 caption languages, with an AI voice in 35.
SpeedCaptions appear about two seconds after each sentence.
For guestsScan a QR code and choose a language. No app and no account, for up to 500 audience phones.
From your venueOne line output from the mixing console, a small table with power by the audio desk, and internet (wired is best).
OutputsPhones, big-screen surtitles, a livestream overlay, and transcripts in every language after each session.
PriceSelf-serve hours from US$149. Our engineer on site in Manila is quoted per event. See pricing.
Languages we usually cover in Manila
FilipinoEnglishChinese (Simplified)JapaneseKorean
Filipino and English both ways is the base, with Chinese (Simplified), Japanese and Korean for regional delegations. Pick up to six languages per stage from 38 caption languages, and guests can listen to an AI voice in 35 of them. Each room can run its own set.
Common language pairs
- English ↔ Filipino
- English → Chinese, Japanese and Korean
Conference and exhibition venues in Manila
The main convention centres, exhibition halls and ballroom venues in Manila. Our engineer can work at any of them, or at your own venue. Figures come from each venue’s own website; check current details with the venue when you book.
Philippine International Convention Center (PICC)
Convention centre | Pasay (CCP Complex, Manila Bay)- Opened
- 1976 (opened)
- Published capacity
- 3,834 theatre (seats, without extended stage) (Plenary Hall)
- Meeting rooms
- 38
- For translation
- The official site lists a simultaneous interpretation system, video broadcasting, streaming and conferencing facilities, and Wi-Fi among its support facilities.
SMX Convention Center Manila (SMX Manila)
Convention centre | Pasay (Mall of Asia Complex)- Largest space
- Four exhibition halls combined, 9,130 m²
- Event space
- 17,170 m² in total
- Meeting rooms
- 14
- Known for
- Culinaire (annual culinary showcase presented by SMX Manila)
- For translation
- Function rooms come with a standard sound system, and the venue provides full Wi-Fi, LAN and telephone connectivity.
SMX Convention Center Aura (SMX Aura)
Convention centre | Taguig (SM Aura Premier, Bonifacio Global City)- Largest space
- Three function rooms combined, 2,178 m²
- Published capacity
- up to 2,250 (Function Rooms 1 to 3 combined)
- Meeting rooms
- 8
- For translation
- Each room has LED event displays, and the venue provides full Wi-Fi, LAN and telephone connectivity.
Megatrade Hall
Exhibition centre | Mandaluyong (SM Megamall, Ortigas)- Largest space
- Three trade halls combined, 3,878 m²
- Event space
- 4,226 m² in total
- For translation
- The venue provides full Wi-Fi, LAN and telephone connectivity.
World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM)
Exhibition centre | Pasay (Gil Puyat Avenue corner Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard)- Opened
- 1996 (opened October 1996)
- Largest space
- Exhibition hall, 9,710 m²
- Known for
- Manila FAME, WORLDBEX, Manila International Auto Show
Smart Araneta Coliseum (The Big Dome)
Arena | Quezon City (Araneta City, Cubao)- Opened
- 1960 (opened 16 March 1960)
- Largest space
- Arena floor, 2,300 m²
- Known for
- PBA basketball games, UAAP and NCAA basketball games, Binibining Pilipinas pageant (annual)
SM Mall of Asia Arena (MOA Arena)
Arena | Pasay (Mall of Asia Complex)- Published capacity
- 20,000 full house (16,000 seated) (Main arena)
Manila Marriott Hotel and Marriott Grand Ballroom
Hotel ballroom | Pasay (Newport World Resorts)- Opened
- 2015 (Marriott Grand Ballroom launched June 2015)
- Largest space
- Marriott Grand Ballroom, 2,897 m²
- Published capacity
- 4,000 reception (Marriott Grand Ballroom)
- Event space
- 13,985 m² in total
- Meeting rooms
- 44
- For translation
- Marriott lists wireless internet, PA system, projectors and videoconferencing, and the ballroom's soundproof air wall allows two simultaneous events.
Solaire Resort Entertainment City
Hotel ballroom | Paranaque (Entertainment City)- Largest space
- Solaire Grand Ballroom, 2,400 m²
- Published capacity
- 1,300 reception (1,000 table seating) (Solaire Grand Ballroom)
- Meeting rooms
- 15
- For translation
- The resort says the Grand Ballroom is equipped with the latest audio-visual technologies.
Shangri-La The Fort, Manila
Hotel ballroom | Taguig (Bonifacio Global City)- Largest space
- Grand Ballroom, 1,800 m²
- Published capacity
- 1,890 theatre (Grand Ballroom)
Solaire Resort North (Solaire North)
Hotel ballroom | Quezon City (Vertis North)- Largest space
- Solaire Grand Ballroom, 1,759 m²
- Published capacity
- 1,780 reception (1,500 theatre) (Solaire Grand Ballroom)
- For translation
- The resort offers in-house sound systems, LED wall capability, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout event spaces and a dedicated higher-bandwidth network for hybrid events on request.
Okada Manila
Hotel ballroom | Paranaque (Entertainment City)- Largest space
- Grand Ballroom, 1,649 m²
- Published capacity
- up to 1,500 (Grand Ballroom)
Makati Shangri-La, Manila
Hotel ballroom | Makati (Ayala Center)- Largest space
- Rizal Ballroom, 1,466 m²
- Published capacity
- 1,440 theatre (Rizal Ballroom)
Conrad Manila
Hotel ballroom | Pasay (Mall of Asia Complex)- Largest space
- Forbes Ballroom, 1,421 m²
- Published capacity
- 1,500 reception (1,270 theatre) (Forbes Ballroom)
- Event space
- 2,214 m² in total
- For translation
- The hotel states its event space comes with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment.
How it works in Manila
Our engineer on site
Our engineer sets up near your audio desk with our own laptop, audio interface and cables, takes one line output from the console and sound checks with the AV team before doors. Each hall or breakout room gets its own setup and QR code.
Guests scan and choose
Guests scan a QR code and choose Filipino, English or another language you offer. Captions open in the phone browser, for up to 500 audience phones.
Phones, screens and stream
Captions reach phones, surtitles on the big screen and your livestream. Speakers who switch between Filipino and English are followed in one stream, and names and brands are loaded in advance.
Planning live translation for an event in Manila
- Send the agenda, speaker names, company and product terms a week before, so they appear correctly in every language.
- Ask the venue’s AV team for one line output from the mixer and a table with power next to the audio desk for our engineer.
- Book a wired internet line for that table in large halls, where shared Wi-Fi gets busy.
- Put the QR code on the stage screens, signage and seat cards, and mention it in the opening remarks.
- Plan a short sound check with our engineer before doors open on each day.
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