Conference interpreter during the Focus Digital Symposium

Silvia Palá Intérpretes coordinated the interpretation services for Talking Galleries-Focus Digital, a discussion programme on the intersection between art and technology.

The two-day event was a special edition of Talking Galleries, and took place in the Meier Auditorium at Macba in Barcelona. As a platform specialising in analysis and reflection in the art sector and with the aim of promoting and participating in the most current debates, Talking Galleries introduced a programme of round tables and conferences on the intersection between art and technology, in order to debate how technology is transforming artistic creation at different levels.

The result has been a highlighting of the rich ecosystem of digital innovation in Barcelona, favouring a space of connection with the visual arts sector, a conference that has managed to bring together key professionals from the digital creativity sector in the city, and also from abroad.

 

 

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I have been working as a simultaneous interpreter since 1992, and my very first assignment was none other than the Barcelona Olympic Games. I was proud to be part of such a historic event, as it allowed me to combine my passion for both sports and my profession.

In my early years, I found myself wanting to be every professional whose world I entered from the interpreting booth. Enthralled by the excitement of the athletes representing us, I dreamed of becoming an Olympic sailor. Another day, I returned home determined to be the best coach. A respected pediatric surgeon. The most efficient orthodontist. A renowned publishing director. A stairlift manufacturer. A high-fashion model. A driver on the new metro line. An actress, a sculptor. A nurse. A President of a board of directors.

I quickly realized that pursuing so many professions, no matter how fascinating they seemed, would be impossible. Instead, I chose to embrace the privilege of giving voice to the remarkable individuals I have had the honor of interpreting for, carrying a piece of each one with me.

I cannot deny that every client I have worked with has left a lasting impression on me, enriching both my personal and professional growth.