Conference interpreter at the opening of the NTT Data centre

Silvia Palá Intérpretes coordinated the simultaneous interpretation services during the visit of the Consul of Japan to the new NTT Data headquarters in Barcelona’s 22@ district.

The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services provider NTT Data inaugurated its headquarters in Barcelona’s 22@ district on Monday, with more than 4,000 employees and a target of 5,000 by April 2023.

The President of the Generalitat, Pere Aragonès, presided over the ceremony accompanied by the Minister for Enterprise and Employment of the Generalitat, Roger Torrent, and the first deputy mayor of Barcelona City Council, Jaume Collboni.

The event was also attended by the Consul of Japan in Barcelona.

 

 

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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.