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The 2026 State of AI
Translation & Captions


Wordly's fourth annual report marks a turning point: enterprise event leaders now rate AI translation and captioning as higher quality, more affordable, and ready for growing multilingual demand.

This report breaks down how AI crossed the quality threshold, where adoption stands today, the ROI event leaders are seeing, and the future of multilingual events. You'll learn what changed this year and what it means for how you plan and support your meetings and events.

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 Wordly 2026 State of AI Translation & Captions
 

 

What’s Inside

  • Why 66% of event leaders now say AI beats human interpreters, and 74% rate it equal or better
  • How multilingual demand is growing, and how many languages events now host
  • The 2026 numbers + three recommended moves for the year ahead

Who It’s For

  • Marketing, sales, HR, and learning and development leaders who run multilingual meetings and events
  • Event and communications teams at enterprises with global audiences
  • Anyone evaluating AI translation and captioning for meetings and events

Why It Matters

  • 99% of event leaders say translation and captions increase event ROI
  • Audiences are more multilingual every year, with 79% of leaders reporting growth
  • AI chatbots are now a leading way buyers research these tools, reshaping how solutions get discovered

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