People gathered in a warmly lit conference room, listening to a speaker

Language. Sound. Human connection.

Every language.
One conversation.

Professional interpretation and event technology.
Bringing people together, wherever they meet.

30+

Years of linguistic
& technical experience

Rooted in Washington, DC.
Connected by understanding.
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A shared understanding

Some moments deserve
to be understood.
In every language.

A meaningful conversation takes more than the right words. It takes people who listen, technology that supports them, and preparation that brings it all together.

That’s Interpretation Audio Support. We pair professional language services with hands-on audio visual expertise for conferences, meetings and events, on site, online and in between.

Get to know IAS
A multicultural group of professionals collaborating around a table
Interpretation receivers and headsets arranged for a meeting
People at the centre.
Expertise behind every detail.

What we bring to the conversation

Human expertise.
Technical confidence.

From the first word to the final cue,
a coordinated approach to your event.

Language services, equipment and event support. Thought through together.Find the right support

Every setting. Every conversation.

Your event.
Without the boundaries.

The format changes.
Our attention to the details doesn’t.

Conference room prepared with delegate seating and interpretation equipmentDesigned around your audience

A room full of people. A conversation everyone can join.

Bring interpreters, interpretation systems and conference AV together around your venue, your programme and your audience.

  • Simultaneous & consecutive interpretation
  • Booths, receivers & discussion systems
  • Sound, projection & on-site technicians
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Presenter speaking to a seated professional audience
Different industries.The same need to be understood.

Conversations that carry weight

Your world.
Our understanding.

Every field has its own language. We prepare around your subject matter, audience and setting, so the support fits the conversation.

The preparation behind the experience

Before the first word.
Beyond the last.

One considered plan.
People who know the details.

Audio mixing desk and technical control equipment prepared for a live eventThe work behind a well-supported event.
  1. 01

    We listen first

    Your event, audience, languages and goals. We start by understanding what you need to communicate.

  2. 02

    We build the right plan

    Language specialists, equipment, room layout and event format, coordinated around your programme.

  3. 03

    We prepare the details

    Briefing materials, terminology, technical checks and rehearsals, agreed before the event.

  4. 04

    We support the moment

    Interpreters and technical support focused on the delivery, from setup through the final session.

The next chapter in connection

New possibilities.
The same human focus.

We’re exploring a cloud-based multilingual meeting experience, shaped by the real needs of people who bring audiences together.

Planned capabilities include AI speech translation, participant-selectable language audio, and live captions. The platform is in development; these features are not available to book today.

Explore what’s next
A conversation, connected.Concept
A
The speaker

“Good morning, everyone.”

EN

Good morning,
everyone.

FR

Bonjour
à toutes et à tous.

ES

Buenos días
a todos.

Illustrative experience · Planned capabilities

30+

Years of interpretation
& event technical experience.

Experience you can build on

Preparation is our first language.

From a technical career that began in 1989 to the founding of IAS in 2007, Don Young’s approach has stayed practical: know the work, prepare thoroughly, and look after the people.

“How you practice is how you perform.”Don Young · Founder, IAS
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In their own words

The people behind
the feedback.

I am very grateful to know Mr. Young and seeing his ability to integrate his people skills into a professional setting.
Chaz MartinIAS customer feedback
I’ve met the CEO TODAY! Mr. Young He is such a blessing and a true leader! Such a people’s person and know how to light up a room! I hope to meet him again one day!
Kendra GravelyIAS customer feedback

Good questions. Clear answers.

A few things you might be wondering.

Every event is different. Let’s talk through the details that matter to yours.

Can you support both interpretation and audio visual?

Yes. IAS’s services bring professional interpretation, conference equipment and event technical support together. We’ll discuss which services and systems your particular programme needs.

Do you work with virtual and hybrid events?

IAS provides linguistic and technical support for virtual meetings and webinars, including interpretation, audio streaming and caption-related support. Tell us about your meeting platform and audience so we can discuss the setup.

How do I request the right languages for my event?

Share your language pairs, any dialect or sign-language requirements, event date and subject matter. Availability and the appropriate interpreter team are confirmed as part of planning.

Is the new AI interpretation platform available?

Not yet. IAS’s planned cloud-based language platform is in development. The technology page describes proposed capabilities, not an operational product or a launch commitment.

Let’s bring people together

Great events start with a conversation.

Tell us what you’re planning. We’ll bring the language expertise, the right equipment and the people to make it work.

Start a conversation