TS ISO 23155

TS ISO 23155 is a service-oriented standard that sets out requirements and recommendations for the provision of conference interpreting services. It provides a framework for how spoken-language transfer should be delivered in conference settings, helping clarify expectations for interpreters, service providers and users of the service.

The service framework behind conference interpreting

Conference interpreting is the real-time rendering of spoken content into another language, whether simultaneously or consecutively, so that meetings, sessions and multilingual events remain understandable. This standard is concerned with the interpreting service itself rather than written translation. As a result, issues such as preparation, workflow, service quality and coordination between the parties become central. It is addressed primarily to conference interpreters and conference interpreting service providers, and it also serves as a reference point for users of these services.

What this reference is intended to support

• It addresses both requirements and recommendations for service delivery.
• It helps define the roles of the interpreter and the service provider within the service context.
• It gives users a clearer basis for understanding what to expect from conference interpreting services.
• It focuses on spoken communication needs in conferences, meetings and other multilingual events.

From a general technical perspective, conference interpreting combines language proficiency, subject preparation, terminology consistency, listening and processing speed, and the ability to convey meaning under real-time conditions. Quality in this field depends not only on accurate wording but also on timing, clarity and effective coordination with the event setting. TS ISO 23155 offers a structured reference for this practical area and supports a shared understanding of the service process among the parties involved.