SIPS 2025 - Songdo International Proctology Symposium, held on April 26-27, 2025, in Seoul, Korea, brought together leading experts in anorectal fistula and proctology to discuss complex cases and cutting-edge treatments. This prestigious event, hosted by Seoul Songdo Colorectal Hospital, faced a significant challenge: overcoming language barriers between global medical professionals, especially with the use of highly specialized medical terminology. To address this, XL8’s EventCAT, an AI-powered real-time translation solution, was deployed, ensuring seamless multilingual communication throughout the symposium.
Real-Time Translation Subtitles for a Global Medical Event
The symposium featured key sessions such as “Mastering Tricky Cases: Problem & Solution Class”, “Global Experts Unite: Panel Discussion on Complex Anal Fistula”, and “Cutting-Edge Insights: Diagnosis and Treatment of Crohn’s Fistula”. With 38 international speakers from countries including the USA, Netherlands, Italy, Thailand, Japan, Germany, the UK, and India, clear communication was essential for the exchange of knowledge and collaboration on advanced medical topics. This year’s symposium was composed of six masterclass sessions, spotlighting the latest clinical insights and treatment trends in the field of proctology.
To bridge the language gap, EventCAT provided real-time subtitles in English and Korean, the official languages of the event. These subtitles were displayed on separate screens next to the presentations, ensuring all participants could engage fully, regardless of their native language.
Supporting Complex Medical Terminology with EventCAT’s Glossary Feature
This year’s event had a particularly packed schedule, with 38 experts presenting on a wide array of topics. In addition to clinical characteristics and surgical treatment methods, speakers covered relapse prevention strategies related to anorectal fistula. EventCAT supported these discussions by translating highly technical medical terminology related to fistula treatment, Crohn’s disease, and surgical procedures accurately in real time.
Moreover, EventCAT's glossary feature ensured that specific medical terms, proper names, and unique phrases were translated with precision. Users could add their own terms to the glossary, allowing EventCAT to learn from the provided presentation materials and adapt to each speaker's unique vocabulary. This feature allowed for more accurate translations, making it easier for participants to understand complex medical content.
Key Speakers and Insights
Among the notable invited speakers at SIPS 2025 were Amy Lightner from Scripps Hospital, USA, David Zimmerman from Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital, Netherlands, and Keiichi Akita from the Institute of Science, Japan. These speakers, along with other leading experts in the field, shared groundbreaking research and clinical insights, contributing to a deeper understanding of fistula treatments and related surgical techniques.
EventCAT’s real-time translation solution provided accurate subtitles, allowing attendees to follow complex medical discussions on anorectal fistula and Crohn’s fistula treatments, ensuring everyone could actively participate and collaborate, despite language differences.
Key Highlights:
- AI-Powered Real-Time Translation: EventCAT delivered real-time subtitles in English and Korean, providing essential multilingual support at the event.
- Medical Terminology Accuracy: EventCAT translated specialized medical terms related to anorectal fistula, Crohn’s fistula, and proctology with high precision.
- Enhanced Global Collaboration: By breaking down language barriers, EventCAT facilitated global collaboration among international experts in fistula treatment and surgical procedures.
- Glossary Feature: EventCAT’s glossary feature ensured that complex medical terms were translated accurately, supporting a smoother exchange of knowledge.
Conclusion: The Role of AI in Global Medical Events
As global medical conferences continue to grow in diversity, AI translation solutions like EventCAT are becoming indispensable tools for overcoming language barriers in the healthcare sector. This event demonstrates how AI-powered real-time subtitles help medical professionals collaborate across borders and ensure that critical knowledge is shared without interruptions.
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