Conferences and seminars
Consecutive English–Vietnamese interpreting on stage for speakers, Q&A and panel discussions. Suited to specialist seminars, signing ceremonies and launches with international guests.
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A separate service · Da Nang and across VietnamEnglish–Vietnamese conference interpreting, Mandarin–Vietnamese escort interpreting
Rachel Thu interprets at conferences, specialist seminars, technical meetings and for visiting business delegations. Years of standing between international experts and Vietnamese audiences taught her to keep the speaker's meaning, terminology and tone intact.
What Rachel takes on
Three kinds of interpreting
Technical meetings
English–Vietnamese interpreting between experts and engineering teams: plant visits, training and acceptance sessions. Rachel reads the material beforehand to learn the industry's terms.
Escort interpreting
Accompanying business delegations through meetings, site visits and dinners. Available in English–Vietnamese and Mandarin–Vietnamese.
Experience
Selected interpreting assignments
Rachel worked at the events below as the interpreter.
- 18 Apr 2026 · Novotel Da NangHealing Architecture forumOrganised by Go Minh Long, attended by more than 500 architects. Rachel interpreted for speaker Douglas Snyder. Press coverage
- 19 May 2026 · Dung Quat RefineryBSR – Ingenero – AzVision technical meetingOn applying AI in oil refining and petrochemicals.
- 18 Jun 2026 · Hoa Khanh IP, Da NangUniversal Robots – Hop Long Tech – DaiwaA technical programme on industrial robots.
- 24 Jun – 2 Jul 2026Biomedical workshopNine working days with international experts.
- EarlierMinistry of National Defence · Vingroup · GIZ/KfWA conference on non-traditional security; escort interpreting for Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong and golf legend Gary Player; GIZ and KfW health projects.
How it works
From first message to the end of the event
- First contactSend the date, venue, topic, number of speakers and duration. Rachel confirms availability and quotes.
- MaterialsAgenda, slides and a list of names and terms, as early as you can share them.
- PreparationRachel builds a glossary, researches the field and speaks briefly with the speakers where possible.
- On the dayShe arrives early for a sound check, agrees pacing with the speakers, then interprets throughout.
Questions
Before you book an interpreter
Which language pairs does Rachel interpret?
Conferences, seminars and technical meetings: English–Vietnamese. Escort interpreting for delegations: English–Vietnamese and Mandarin–Vietnamese.
Does Rachel translate documents or scripts?
No. Rachel takes spoken interpreting only. Documents you send in advance are used to prepare terminology for the session.
How early should materials be sent?
As early as possible, ideally a week ahead for a specialist programme. Slides and a list of names make the interpreting noticeably more accurate.
Can Rachel host and interpret at the same event?
Yes, by separate agreement. An MC on stage cannot take notes, so speakers pause after each short, complete idea and right after any numbers or names. See the MC site for hosting details.
What is the quote based on?
Duration, format (conference, technical meeting or escort), how specialised the topic is, and the venue. Please send your programme details for a specific quote.
Does Rachel travel outside Da Nang?
Yes. She is based in Da Nang, has worked in Da Nang, Hoi An and Quang Ngai, and travels elsewhere in Vietnam on request.
Send Rachel your programme details
Date, venue, topic and duration. Rachel replies with her availability as soon as she can.