Leno Oliveira CONFERENCE INTERPRETER

When every word has to land

Conference interpreter based in Rio de Janeiro, providing simultaneous interpretation for events in Brazil and abroad.

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About

Good interpreting goes beyond words

In 1945, at the Nuremberg trials, four languages shared the same courtroom. Every testimony had to be understood almost the moment it was spoken, and a single error could change a human being's fate. Decades later, in very different settings, the challenge remains.

An interpreter's work is to understand not only what is said but what is meant: reading between the lines, the tone and the intent of the speaker, and preserving them for the listener.

Professional profile

Confidence built on experience, with the discretion every event requires

Conference interpreter since 2007, based in Rio de Janeiro, with availability for in-person or remote assignments in Brazil and abroad.

Simultaneous and consecutive interpreting in Portuguese, English and other languages, with a coordinated team of interpreters according to the needs of the event.

Since 2007

Conference interpreting for national and international clients across a wide range of subjects and event formats.

In person or remote

Based in Rio de Janeiro, available for assignments throughout Brazil and internationally, in person or remotely.

Experience across diverse fields

Live broadcasts, conferences and technical meetings in areas such as healthcare, energy, technology and international affairs.

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Credentials

Professional credentials in conference interpreting

Professional associations with peer-based admission, attesting to experience, ethical practice and high standards in simultaneous interpretation and conference interpreting for events in Brazil and internationally.

MemberAIIC
International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC)

Peer-recognized conference interpreting experience, with a commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality.

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MemberAPIC
Professional Association of Conference Interpreters (APIC)

Proven experience in simultaneous translation, backed by peer endorsement and a commitment to confidentiality.

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Featured work

Precision and confidence when every second counts

Simultaneous interpreting at the pace of live television.

GloboNews

Live interpretation of major international coverage, including U.S. presidential debates

Live television

Live interpreting for television

CBF — Brazilian Football Confederation

Press conferences for coach Pia Sundhage on CBF TV

Areas of Expertise

Conference interpreting expertise across key industries

Each field has its own terminology, jargon and ways of expressing ideas. An interpreter’s experience is essential to conveying meaning across languages with clarity for listeners.

Television & Live Broadcasting

Extensive experience in live television interpreting, where speed, accuracy and composure are essential. Assignments have included real-time coverage of major international developments, political events, interviews and breaking news, often with little or no advance preparation.

Experience includes: live news coverage, breaking news, political debates, official statements, international crises, interviews, live studio and remote broadcasting, and sports-related television interpreting.

Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Animal Health

Extensive experience in medical, pharmaceutical, healthcare and animal-health interpreting across scientific, clinical, educational and institutional settings, including highly specialized discussions involving healthcare professionals, researchers and multidisciplinary teams.

Experience includes: oncology, hematology, respiratory medicine, asthma/COPD, immunology, biologics/CRSwNP, rheumatology, gastroenterology, cardiology, pediatrics, neonatology, rare diseases, endocrinology, psychiatry, ophthalmology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, aesthetic medicine, genomics, vaccines, HIV/infectious diseases, lupus/SLE, primary health care, toxicology, hospital quality and accreditation, veterinary medicine and animal health.

Energy, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure & Industry

Extensive interpreting experience in highly technical, operational and executive environments across energy, oil & gas, infrastructure and industrial sectors, including both field-oriented and strategic discussions.

Experience includes: upstream and downstream oil & gas, refining, pipelines, offshore operations, drilling, process safety, HSE, delayed coking, industrial systems, technical training, renewable energy, offshore wind, rail infrastructure and large-scale industrial operations.

Sports & Major Sporting Events

Interpreting experience at major international sporting events and within complex event environments involving athletes, coaches, officials, organizing committees, broadcasters and operational teams.

Experience includes: world-class sporting events, stadium operations, venue presentations, organizing-committee meetings, security briefings, press conferences, broadcast support and live television interpreting.

International Affairs & Global Events

Extensive experience in high-level international forums bringing together government, business, civil society, institutional leaders and international delegations. These assignments often involve fast-moving discussions across political, economic and geopolitical contexts.

Experience includes: multilateral forums, global summits, international relations, geopolitical affairs, business diplomacy, international cooperation, policy dialogue, interfaith and institutional meetings, and high-level international conferences.

Market Research & Consumer Insights

Extensive experience in qualitative research and consumer-insights interpreting, with particular attention to natural speech, nuance, sentiment and the way participants express attitudes, habits and preferences.

Experience includes: in-depth interviews, focus groups, user research, concept testing, message testing, comprehension and sentiment testing, healthcare research, HCP research, product research and immersive consumer studies.

Technology & Digital

Experience across digital platforms, enterprise technology and large-scale transformation projects, ranging from highly technical discussions to cross-functional meetings involving business, product and technology teams.

Experience includes: SAP and ERP implementations, enterprise transformation, software engineering, digital platforms, information security, machine learning, data science, digital policy, trust & safety, product development and international cross-functional teams.

Finance & Investor Relations

Recurring experience in financial communication and investor relations, including live results presentations and analyst Q&A, where precision, speed and familiarity with financial terminology are critical.

Experience includes: quarterly earnings calls, results conferences, investor relations, management commentary, analyst Q&A, banking, insurance, capital markets, corporate finance and financial-performance discussions.

Climate, Sustainability & ESG

Extensive experience in international sustainability and climate-related discussions involving companies, public institutions, cities, NGOs and global initiatives, with topics ranging from climate policy to reporting and urban resilience.

Experience includes: climate change, COP-related discussions, ESG, sustainability reporting, GRI standards, sustainable finance, urban resilience, nature-based solutions, biodiversity, energy transition, fossil-fuel transition, forests, blue economy and environmental policy.

Legal, Compliance & Arbitration

Interpreting experience in legal and compliance settings where accuracy, confidentiality and careful handling of complex argumentation are essential, including formal proceedings and sensitive corporate matters.

Experience includes: international arbitration, litigation-related proceedings, judgment enforcement, legal meetings, business integrity, compliance, internal corporate processes and highly confidential discussions.

Corporate, Institutional & Public Sector

Broad experience supporting corporate, institutional and public-sector communication across leadership, organizational development, training and strategic initiatives in both domestic and international settings.

Experience includes: executive and leadership meetings, organizational culture, inclusion and diversity, commercial capability development, professional training, institutional cooperation, public-sector programs, military and government-related meetings, social initiatives and international organizational events.

Services

Interpreting services for different event formats

The right setup for each situation.

Contemporary conference room

Frequently asked questions

Questions about simultaneous interpreting, interpreters and equipment

Does the proposal include interpreting equipment?

It depends on your event’s needs. The proposal can cover interpreters only or the complete interpreting setup: booths, electronic equipment, audience receivers, technicians and staff to distribute and collect the receivers.

The event’s sound system — including microphones, speakers and a mixing console — is usually provided by the venue. These arrangements are confirmed during planning, so it is clear what is included and what needs to be arranged separately.

Are simultaneous translation, simultaneous interpretation and live translation the same service?

In the context of events, these expressions usually describe speech being interpreted into another language in near real time, without interrupting the event. Within the profession, simultaneous interpretation is the more precise term. “Live translation” is also used informally.

Does an event require one interpreter or a team?

This mainly depends on the event’s duration, format, subject matter and languages.

What information is needed for a proposal?

Date, duration, location or online platform, languages, subject, expected audience and any equipment requirements. These details make it possible to define the right setup without adding unnecessary services.

Contact

Planning an event with
simultaneous interpretation?

Tell me a little about the subject, date and format. From there, we can work out the interpreting setup that makes sense for your event.