Wordly, a provider of real-time translation and captioning services, has doubled its workforce to meet increasing demand from clients in the meetings, events, and trade show sectors.
The company, which now employs around 75 people worldwide, said it had increased its staff across engineering, product development, and customer success to support growth and enhance its multilingual technology platform.
Wordly has hired people in Latin America, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the United States, expanding its capacity to provide localised sales and support in more than 60 countries.
The company's AI-based platform enables real-time translation and captioning in 60 languages without the need for interpreters or specialised equipment. The company claims to have 4,000 customers across corporate, association, nonprofit, and education markets.
The expansion follows continued growth in global adoption of AI-driven translation services, particularly as event organizers seek to reach broader and more diverse audiences.
Major clients include The European Association for Osseointegration, IMEX America, and CEATEC, which use Wordly’s platform to deliver translated and captioned content for keynotes and breakout sessions.
Wordly’s 2024 AI Translation Research Report indicates rising demand for multilingual accessibility in events. According to the report, 79 per cent of organisers have seen an increase in attendees whose first language is not English, while 88 per cent host events in two or more languages. Seventy percent already offer live interpretation or captioning, and 77 per cent plan to expand those services. Nearly all respondents—96 per cent—said AI translation provides higher return on investment than human translation, citing cost savings and simplified logistics.
Founded by CEO Lakshman Rathnam, Wordly was included on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, reflecting its recent momentum in the sector. The company said it aims to continue scaling its technology and workforce to meet rising global demand for accessible, multilingual communication at in-person and virtual events.
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