Wordly News and Media Coverage

Wordly is the pioneer and leader in live AI translation and captions for meetings and events. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Wordly has delivered more than 1 billion minutes of live translation and captions to over 8 million users in 120+ countries and saved customers more than $200 million since 2019. This page collects Wordly press releases, company milestones, and independent media coverage. For product updates, see What’s New at Wordly. For press inquiries, email christina.carey@wordly.ai.

Wordly at a Glance

Founded
2017 (public launch in 2019)
Headquarters
Los Altos, California
Founder & CEO
Lakshman Rathnam
Customers
6,000+ organizations
Users
8+ million in 120+ countries
Live Translation Delivered
1 billion+ minutes
Customer Savings
$200 million+ since 2019
Growth
No. 521 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 and No. 52 among the fastest-growing U.S. software companies
Security
ISO 27001 certified, SOC 2 Type II compliant, GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA compliant
Industry Partners
AC Forum, AIPC, ANOC, ASAE, Cvent, Encore, GBTA, ICCA, IMEX, MPI, PCMA, Skift

Featured Coverage

Selected coverage of Wordly from leading business, government, and event industry publications.

Wordly forecasts AI to impact three key areas of events sector (IT Brief - US)

January 21, 2026

Wordly has set out three areas it expects to shape conferences and trade shows in 2026, as organisers deal with higher costs and tougher demands for measurable attendee engagement.

Wordly forecasts AI to impact three key areas of events sector (IT Brief - US)

January 21, 2026

Wordly has set out three areas it expects to shape conferences and trade shows in 2026, as organisers deal with higher costs and tougher demands for measurable attendee engagement.

English learners still behind in Berkeley schools despite some gains (Berkeleyside)

January 12, 2026

On Wednesday, BUSD announced it would be using Wordly, an AI-powered translation software, to add live interpretation and closed captioning during school board meetings.

English learners still behind in Berkeley schools despite some gains (Berkeleyside)

January 12, 2026

On Wednesday, BUSD announced it would be using Wordly, an AI-powered translation software, to add live interpretation and closed captioning during school board meetings.

BUSD Adds Live Interpretation and Captioning to Board Meetings (Berkeley Schools)

January 7, 2026

We are excited to announce that Wordly, a live captioning and translation service, is now available for all Board of Education meetings.

BUSD Adds Live Interpretation and Captioning to Board Meetings (Berkeley Schools)

January 7, 2026

We are excited to announce that Wordly, a live captioning and translation service, is now available for all Board of Education meetings.

Cost pressures of 2025 with engagement and accessibility will be reshaping events in 2026 (PA Life)

January 2, 2026

Wordly looks back at the cost pressures of 2025 and predicts that engagement and accessibility are poised to reshaping events in 2026…

Cost pressures of 2025 with engagement and accessibility will be reshaping events in 2026 (PA Life)

January 2, 2026

Wordly looks back at the cost pressures of 2025 and predicts that engagement and accessibility are poised to reshaping events in 2026…

Hawthorne reflects on a year of progress in 2025 year in review (PublicCEO)

December 22, 2025

Alongside the City website chatbot, Hawthorne has leveraged other technology to improve resources, including Wordly for language translation at City service windows and council meetings.

Hawthorne reflects on a year of progress in 2025 year in review (PublicCEO)

December 22, 2025

Alongside the City website chatbot, Hawthorne has leveraged other technology to improve resources, including Wordly for language translation at City service windows and council meetings.

SB 707: The end of “good enough” for civic accessibility (PublicCEO)

December 16, 2025

Eligible legislative bodies must fully implement hybrid access, real-time captioning, and language translation. Accessibility is redefined as comprehension and participation, moving beyond mere physical presence.

SB 707: The end of “good enough” for civic accessibility (PublicCEO)

December 16, 2025

Eligible legislative bodies must fully implement hybrid access, real-time captioning, and language translation. Accessibility is redefined as comprehension and participation, moving beyond mere physical presence.

City of Hawthorne Reflects on a Year of Progress in 2025 Year in Review (Hawthorne Press Release)

December 16, 2025

Alongside the City website chatbot, Hawthorne has leveraged other technology to improve resources, including Wordly for language translation at City service windows and council meetings.

City of Hawthorne Reflects on a Year of Progress in 2025 Year in Review (Hawthorne Press Release)

December 16, 2025

Alongside the City website chatbot, Hawthorne has leveraged other technology to improve resources, including Wordly for language translation at City service windows and council meetings.

Tech Trends: New Tools for AI-Driven Tech Support, Capturing Content and More (Trade Show News Network)

December 15, 2025

Event organizers can now take the translated audio generated through Wordly during live sessions and feed it directly into any video editor to add dubbed audio and subtitles in dozens of languages. This makes it fast and affordable to produce multilingual video content for conferences, webinars, workshops, and corporate training events.

Tech Trends: New Tools for AI-Driven Tech Support, Capturing Content and More (Trade Show News Network)

December 15, 2025

Event organizers can now take the translated audio generated through Wordly during live sessions and feed it directly into any video editor to add dubbed audio and subtitles in dozens of languages. This makes it fast and affordable to produce multilingual video content for conferences, webinars, workshops, and corporate training events.

Modesto to bring back remote public comment under new state law (Modesto Bee)

December 9, 2025

Modesto is already ahead of the curve in this area. Agendas are translated into Spanish, and the city’s website includes a tool that can translate pages into other languages. Additionally, the city uses Wordly, an artificial intelligence platform that provides live translations of meetings in more than 30 languages.

Modesto to bring back remote public comment under new state law (Modesto Bee)

December 9, 2025

Modesto is already ahead of the curve in this area. Agendas are translated into Spanish, and the city’s website includes a tool that can translate pages into other languages. Additionally, the city uses Wordly, an artificial intelligence platform that provides live translations of meetings in more than 30 languages.

Wordly launches Voice Transcripts for multilingual event videos (Conference News)

November 21, 2025

AI translation company Wordly has launched Voice Transcripts, a feature that allows event organisers to create dubbed, multilingual versions of live sessions without studios, voice actors or post-production work.

Wordly launches Voice Transcripts for multilingual event videos (Conference News)

November 21, 2025

AI translation company Wordly has launched Voice Transcripts, a feature that allows event organisers to create dubbed, multilingual versions of live sessions without studios, voice actors or post-production work.

Wordly Launches Voice Transcripts to Simplify AI Dubbing and Multilingual Content Creation (Multilingual)

November 20, 2025

Organizations can now take the translated voice output generated through Wordly and feed it directly into any video editor to add dubbed audio and subtitles. This new feature makes it easy and affordable to produce multilingual videos without special equipment or post-production expertise.

Wordly Launches Voice Transcripts to Simplify AI Dubbing and Multilingual Content Creation (Multilingual)

November 20, 2025

Organizations can now take the translated voice output generated through Wordly and feed it directly into any video editor to add dubbed audio and subtitles. This new feature makes it easy and affordable to produce multilingual videos without special equipment or post-production expertise.

Wordly doubles workforce to meet 77% spike in demand for AI translation (AMI)

November 6, 2025

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.

Wordly doubles workforce to meet 77% spike in demand for AI translation (AMI)

November 6, 2025

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.

Wordly Doubles Global Team to Accelerate AI Translation Innovation (PRweb)

November 6, 2025

Inc. 5000 company Wordly continues rapid growth, passing 4,000 customer milestone for AI translation and caption solution. Company also doubles team size with key additions across engineering, IT, customer success, and support in North America, Latam, Europe, and Asia.

Wordly Doubles Global Team to Accelerate AI Translation Innovation (PRweb)

November 6, 2025

Inc. 5000 company Wordly continues rapid growth, passing 4,000 customer milestone for AI translation and caption solution. Company also doubles team size with key additions across engineering, IT, customer success, and support in North America, Latam, Europe, and Asia.

Best AI language translation apps (digit.in)

November 2, 2025

From live meetings to large-scale events and video content, AI translation tools cater to every need.

Best AI language translation apps (digit.in)

November 2, 2025

From live meetings to large-scale events and video content, AI translation tools cater to every need.

Hi, Tech: How AI and other event technology tools can make planners’ jobs easier (Convention South)

October 27, 2025

Wordly, an AI-powered translation and transcription company, recently reached 5 million users. It can translate speech into 60 different languages in real time, allowing attendees to understand information and providing speakers greater comfort to use their natural language.

Hi, Tech: How AI and other event technology tools can make planners’ jobs easier (Convention South)

October 27, 2025

Wordly, an AI-powered translation and transcription company, recently reached 5 million users. It can translate speech into 60 different languages in real time, allowing attendees to understand information and providing speakers greater comfort to use their natural language.

Faith communities navigate ethical and spiritual challenges as AI integration accelerates (Noah News)

October 26, 2025

From Texas to Taiwan, religious organisations are increasingly adopting AI tools to enhance operations and accessibility, raising new ethical debates about the future of faith and technology.

Faith communities navigate ethical and spiritual challenges as AI integration accelerates (Noah News)

October 26, 2025

From Texas to Taiwan, religious organisations are increasingly adopting AI tools to enhance operations and accessibility, raising new ethical debates about the future of faith and technology.

AI’s Making Event Translation Cheap. Not Everyone Is Convinced (A Media Operator)

October 18, 2025

Breaking down language barriers at meetings and conferences has always been on the agenda for event planners. With AI, they now have cheaper and easier means to provide translation services.

AI’s Making Event Translation Cheap. Not Everyone Is Convinced (A Media Operator)

October 18, 2025

Breaking down language barriers at meetings and conferences has always been on the agenda for event planners. With AI, they now have cheaper and easier means to provide translation services.

Best AI Real-Time Speech Translators (Mobile App Daily)

October 17, 2025

Wordly is rated the best AI real-time speech translator. Wordly is your ultimate AI real-time speech translator, offering instant, high-quality audio and caption translation into dozens of languages.

Best AI Real-Time Speech Translators (Mobile App Daily)

October 17, 2025

Wordly is rated the best AI real-time speech translator. Wordly is your ultimate AI real-time speech translator, offering instant, high-quality audio and caption translation into dozens of languages.

Meet the agency behind the event: Worldpay’s Rethink by Bray Leino Events (Conference News)

October 16, 2025

Bray Leino Events also implemented a technological solution to ensure accessibility regardless of the guest’s language, using the artificial intelligence app Wordly, which enabled access to real-time translation in any language as either audio or subtitles.

Meet the agency behind the event: Worldpay’s Rethink by Bray Leino Events (Conference News)

October 16, 2025

Bray Leino Events also implemented a technological solution to ensure accessibility regardless of the guest’s language, using the artificial intelligence app Wordly, which enabled access to real-time translation in any language as either audio or subtitles.

City launches real-time translation service (Valley Press)

October 10, 2025

In an effort to ensure all non-English speaking residents can fully understand and participate in their local government’s decisions impact on their lives, the City of Palmdale is launching a new comprehensive, real-time translation service for all City Council meetings.

City launches real-time translation service (Valley Press)

October 10, 2025

In an effort to ensure all non-English speaking residents can fully understand and participate in their local government’s decisions impact on their lives, the City of Palmdale is launching a new comprehensive, real-time translation service for all City Council meetings.

Event Tech Check: New Tools for Group Dining, Real-Time Translation, Business Travel, and More (BizBash)

October 7, 2025

Wordly is debuting the newest version of its real-time AI translation platform at IMEX America in Las Vegas, with features that make global events easier for everyone to follow and understand.

Event Tech Check: New Tools for Group Dining, Real-Time Translation, Business Travel, and More (BizBash)

October 7, 2025

Wordly is debuting the newest version of its real-time AI translation platform at IMEX America in Las Vegas, with features that make global events easier for everyone to follow and understand.

Palmdale Breaks Language Barriers with AI Translation Service (City of Palmdale)

October 6, 2025

Starting Oct. 7, residents attending city council meetings in person will have access to live translations, while virtual attendees will have access to closed captioning.

Palmdale Breaks Language Barriers with AI Translation Service (City of Palmdale)

October 6, 2025

Starting Oct. 7, residents attending city council meetings in person will have access to live translations, while virtual attendees will have access to closed captioning.

Health & Fitness Association (HFA)

October 2, 2025

Translation and transcription for over 60 languages using Wordly, an AI-powered platform that easily integrates with your devices.

Health & Fitness Association (HFA)

October 2, 2025

Translation and transcription for over 60 languages using Wordly, an AI-powered platform that easily integrates with your devices.

AI Video Translation Market (Market.US)

October 1, 2025

For instance, In August 2025, U.S. based AI translation firm Wordly crossed 5 million users and placed 196th on the Inc. 5000 list, after recording over 200% sales growth in three years. Its real-time translation and captioning platform is used across government, education, and corporate sectors to improve multilingual communication.

AI Video Translation Market (Market.US)

October 1, 2025

For instance, In August 2025, U.S. based AI translation firm Wordly crossed 5 million users and placed 196th on the Inc. 5000 list, after recording over 200% sales growth in three years. Its real-time translation and captioning platform is used across government, education, and corporate sectors to improve multilingual communication.

Wordly to debut new AI translation features at IMEX America (CMW)

September 30, 2025

The latest generation of real-time AI translation technology from Wordly will be used at IMEX America 2025, taking place 7-9 October in Las Vegas, USA.

Wordly to debut new AI translation features at IMEX America (CMW)

September 30, 2025

The latest generation of real-time AI translation technology from Wordly will be used at IMEX America 2025, taking place 7-9 October in Las Vegas, USA.

Marriott Rolls Out More Value-Adds (Prevue Meetings)

September 29, 2025

Marriott, through its AV partner Encore, also is leveraging AI to make meetings more inclusive by offering closed-captioning and instant translation by Wordly.

Marriott Rolls Out More Value-Adds (Prevue Meetings)

September 29, 2025

Marriott, through its AV partner Encore, also is leveraging AI to make meetings more inclusive by offering closed-captioning and instant translation by Wordly.

Designing impactful experiences: A conversation with Tahira Endean, head of programming at IMEX (CMW)

September 22, 2025

Tahira shares how her team’s global perspective, passion for human-centred experiences, and commitment to well-being and community building shape the program’s vision.

Designing impactful experiences: A conversation with Tahira Endean, head of programming at IMEX (CMW)

September 22, 2025

Tahira shares how her team’s global perspective, passion for human-centred experiences, and commitment to well-being and community building shape the program’s vision.

Board of Supervisors Implements Real-Time Translation Platform Wordly for Meetings (Citizen Portal)

September 9, 2025

The implementation of Wordly is expected to facilitate better engagement from the community, particularly for those who may have previously faced language barriers. During public comment periods, individuals speaking languages other than English will have their remarks translated in real-time, ensuring that their voices are heard and understood by the board and the public.

LA County launches new tools for public comment and translation at board meetings (LAist)

September 5, 2025

This really is about breaking down barriers and ensuring that every voice in the county is heard,” Barger told LAist. “ Our goal is to make sure that everyone has the ability to weigh in and be a part of the discussion — whatever the issue is.

LA County launches new tools for public comment and translation at board meetings (LAist)

September 5, 2025

This really is about breaking down barriers and ensuring that every voice in the county is heard,” Barger told LAist. “ Our goal is to make sure that everyone has the ability to weigh in and be a part of the discussion — whatever the issue is.

Barger announces multilingual access options for board meetings (The Santa Clarita Valley Signal)

September 5, 2025

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has announced the expansion of language translation and interpretation options available during board meetings and hearings.

Barger announces multilingual access options for board meetings (The Santa Clarita Valley Signal)

September 5, 2025

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has announced the expansion of language translation and interpretation options available during board meetings and hearings.

LA County Board Meetings to Offer Real-Time Translations in 70 Languages (Altadena Now)

August 30, 2025

Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger Friday announced a new initiative to expand language access at board meetings and hearings through real-time translation and interpretation in more than 70 languages.

LA County Board Meetings to Offer Real-Time Translations in 70 Languages (Altadena Now)

August 30, 2025

Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger Friday announced a new initiative to expand language access at board meetings and hearings through real-time translation and interpretation in more than 70 languages.

Beyond Compliance: The Business Case for Accessible Events (GBTA)

August 27, 2025

Inclusivity isn’t just about physical access; it’s about meaningful participation. That’s why we wrapped real-time translation and captioning into our convention fabric using Wordly AI. Attendees could use their smartphones or computers to listen to audio translations or read captions in 50+ languages. Whether you’re multilingual or hearing-impaired, this tech ensures nobody misses a moment.

Beyond Compliance: The Business Case for Accessible Events (GBTA)

August 27, 2025

Inclusivity isn’t just about physical access; it’s about meaningful participation. That’s why we wrapped real-time translation and captioning into our convention fabric using Wordly AI. Attendees could use their smartphones or computers to listen to audio translations or read captions in 50+ languages. Whether you’re multilingual or hearing-impaired, this tech ensures nobody misses a moment.

Church Leaders Gather to Discern the Future of Artificial Intelligence (Grand Canyon Synod)

August 27, 2025

Translation into dozens of languages will be provided through Wordly.ai, making this a truly global conversation.

Church Leaders Gather to Discern the Future of Artificial Intelligence (Grand Canyon Synod)

August 27, 2025

Translation into dozens of languages will be provided through Wordly.ai, making this a truly global conversation.

The Complete Guide to Using AI as a Customer Service Professional in San Jose in 2025 (nucamp)

August 27, 2025

San Jose customer service teams in 2025 use AI for 24/7 chat/voice, multilingual translation (AutoML BLEU: Vi→En 34.13; En→Vi 74.37), real-time captions (Wordly WER/BLEU), and transit ETAs (LYT MAE weekly retrain) to cut hold times, lower burnout, and boost equity.

The Complete Guide to Using AI as a Customer Service Professional in San Jose in 2025 (nucamp)

August 27, 2025

San Jose customer service teams in 2025 use AI for 24/7 chat/voice, multilingual translation (AutoML BLEU: Vi→En 34.13; En→Vi 74.37), real-time captions (Wordly WER/BLEU), and transit ETAs (LYT MAE weekly retrain) to cut hold times, lower burnout, and boost equity.

Meet San Jose’s 52 Fastest-Growing Private Companies (Inc)

August 26, 2025

Wordly, #22 in San Jose with a 3-year growth = 256%, is an AI-enabled translation service that helps with communication across languages with software that translates in real-time, making meetings more accessible and engaging.

Meet San Jose’s 52 Fastest-Growing Private Companies (Inc)

August 26, 2025

Wordly, #22 in San Jose with a 3-year growth = 256%, is an AI-enabled translation service that helps with communication across languages with software that translates in real-time, making meetings more accessible and engaging.

AI Translation and the Future of Global Conferences in a Disrupted World (The AI Journal)

August 24, 2025

The European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) started using Wordly AI translation at its 2023 annual congresses to support thousands of attendees from over 80 countries.

AI Translation and the Future of Global Conferences in a Disrupted World (The AI Journal)

August 24, 2025

The European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) started using Wordly AI translation at its 2023 annual congresses to support thousands of attendees from over 80 countries.

GSX 2025: A Landmark Gathering of Global Security Professionals (Security)

August 18, 2025

To further enhance inclusivity and participation, GSX 2025 is pioneering the use of real-time translations through Wordly, for 35 select sessions over the course of this three-day event.

GSX 2025: A Landmark Gathering of Global Security Professionals (Security)

August 18, 2025

To further enhance inclusivity and participation, GSX 2025 is pioneering the use of real-time translations through Wordly, for 35 select sessions over the course of this three-day event.

Here Are the Language Solutions Integrators & Language Technology Platforms That Made the Inc. 5000 List (Slator)

August 15, 2025

Making the list on the language AI side for the first time is live multilingual AI translation and captions company Wordly, at position #1707 with 256% growth. In an August 12, 2025 press release, the company announced that its platform had surpassed five million users.

Here Are the Language Solutions Integrators & Language Technology Platforms That Made the Inc. 5000 List (Slator)

August 15, 2025

Making the list on the language AI side for the first time is live multilingual AI translation and captions company Wordly, at position #1707 with 256% growth. In an August 12, 2025 press release, the company announced that its platform had surpassed five million users.

Wordly AI Surpasses 5 Million Users and Ranks as 196th Fastest-Growing Software Company on Inc. 5000 (Multilingual Magazine)

August 13, 2025

The honor comes as Wordly marks several major milestones: surpassing 5 million users, achieving over 200% sales growth over the past 3 years, and expanding its platform with new innovations like AI Summaries and support for additional translation languages to meet the surging global demand for inclusive, real-time multilingual communication.

Wordly AI Surpasses 5 Million Users and Ranks as 196th Fastest-Growing Software Company on Inc. 5000 (Multilingual Magazine)

August 13, 2025

The honor comes as Wordly marks several major milestones: surpassing 5 million users, achieving over 200% sales growth over the past 3 years, and expanding its platform with new innovations like AI Summaries and support for additional translation languages to meet the surging global demand for inclusive, real-time multilingual communication.

Wordly hits 5M users, ranks in Inc. 5000 software list (Slator Daily)

August 13, 2025

Wordly surpassed 5 million users and ranked 196th among software companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list.

Wordly hits 5M users, ranks in Inc. 5000 software list (Slator Daily)

August 13, 2025

Wordly surpassed 5 million users and ranked 196th among software companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list.

Wordly Surpasses 5 Million AI Translation Users and Joins Inc 5000 List (PR Web)

August 12, 2025

Wordly surpasses 5 million AI users and ranks as the 196th fastest-growing software company on the Inc. 5000 list, with over 200% growth and ongoing product innovation. AI translation and captions being deployed by corporate, government, non profit, education, and religious organizations to increase inclusivity, meet accessibility compliance requirements, and boost engagement.

Wordly Surpasses 5 Million AI Translation Users and Joins Inc 5000 List (PR Web)

August 12, 2025

Wordly surpasses 5 million AI users and ranks as the 196th fastest-growing software company on the Inc. 5000 list, with over 200% growth and ongoing product innovation. AI translation and captions being deployed by corporate, government, non profit, education, and religious organizations to increase inclusivity, meet accessibility compliance requirements, and boost engagement.

Event Tech News Roundup: August 2025 (Skift Meetings)

August 7, 2025

Wordly has added session summaries to its AI-powered feature set, in addition to previously available real-time translation, captions, and transcripts for meetings and events.

Event Tech News Roundup: August 2025 (Skift Meetings)

August 7, 2025

Wordly has added session summaries to its AI-powered feature set, in addition to previously available real-time translation, captions, and transcripts for meetings and events.

AI Real-Time Speech Translators: You Won't Believe These Tools Actually Exist! (Mobile App Daily)

August 6, 2025

Ever found yourself wishing you could instantly understand someone speaking a different language? For years, this seemed impossible! But now, AI real-time speech translators are making it a powerful reality. So, here are our top picks.

AI Real-Time Speech Translators: You Won't Believe These Tools Actually Exist! (Mobile App Daily)

August 6, 2025

Ever found yourself wishing you could instantly understand someone speaking a different language? For years, this seemed impossible! But now, AI real-time speech translators are making it a powerful reality. So, here are our top picks.

conseils pour concevoir des événements accessibles hors Broadway (publicthings)

August 1, 2025

Jeffrey Schmelkin, directeur marketing du Theater Center, souligne l’importance de ces technologies pour créer des événements sans barrières. En adoptant des solutions comme Wordly AI, les organisateurs peuvent offrir des traductions en temps réel dans plus de 60 langues, répondant ainsi aux besoins d’une audience diversifiée.

conseils pour concevoir des événements accessibles hors Broadway (publicthings)

August 1, 2025

Jeffrey Schmelkin, directeur marketing du Theater Center, souligne l’importance de ces technologies pour créer des événements sans barrières. En adoptant des solutions comme Wordly AI, les organisateurs peuvent offrir des traductions en temps réel dans plus de 60 langues, répondant ainsi aux besoins d’une audience diversifiée.

Off-Broadway Tips for Designing Accessible Events (Smart Meetings)

July 31, 2025

The theater also pioneered generative AI translation as a tool for bringing people together. Director of Marketing Jeffrey Schmelkin shared lessons learned from implementing Wordly AI translation technology at all performances and why the same accessibility benefits could apply to corporate events.

Off-Broadway Tips for Designing Accessible Events (Smart Meetings)

July 31, 2025

The theater also pioneered generative AI translation as a tool for bringing people together. Director of Marketing Jeffrey Schmelkin shared lessons learned from implementing Wordly AI translation technology at all performances and why the same accessibility benefits could apply to corporate events.

Unleash the Power of Learning: Education & Preconvention Seminars at the 2025 NFDA Convention (NFDA News)

July 25, 2025

To ensure a more inclusive learning environment, NFDA is offering real-time translation and captioning for all keynote and education sessions using Wordly, a web-based tool that requires no downloads or special equipment.

Unleash the Power of Learning: Education & Preconvention Seminars at the 2025 NFDA Convention (NFDA News)

July 25, 2025

To ensure a more inclusive learning environment, NFDA is offering real-time translation and captioning for all keynote and education sessions using Wordly, a web-based tool that requires no downloads or special equipment.

Digital Counties 2025: San Bernardino County Leverages AI, Data to Enhance Services (GovTech)

July 18, 2025

Like many regional governments, San Bernardino County is also working to leverage artificial intelligence to maximize operational impacts. The Wordly translation platform has been deployed for real-time translations during board meetings.

Digital Counties 2025: San Bernardino County Leverages AI, Data to Enhance Services (GovTech)

July 18, 2025

Like many regional governments, San Bernardino County is also working to leverage artificial intelligence to maximize operational impacts. The Wordly translation platform has been deployed for real-time translations during board meetings.

IBIE, Mexipan to spotlight Latin American voices (SF&WB)

July 18, 2025

Our mission has always been to spark conversations that connect creativity with industry advancement. By sharing Latin American culinary perspectives, we hope to foster mutual learning and deeper engagement across borders. This initiative is part of IBIE’s broader effort to serve the global baking community through multilingual learning opportunities and inclusive access to world-class education.

IBIE, Mexipan to spotlight Latin American voices (SF&WB)

July 18, 2025

Our mission has always been to spark conversations that connect creativity with industry advancement. By sharing Latin American culinary perspectives, we hope to foster mutual learning and deeper engagement across borders. This initiative is part of IBIE’s broader effort to serve the global baking community through multilingual learning opportunities and inclusive access to world-class education.

IBIE and Mexipan’s Chef Talks Join Forces to Spotlight Latin American Voices at IBIE 2025 (Packaging Strategies)

July 18, 2025

This initiative is part of IBIE’s broader effort to serve the global baking community through multilingual learning opportunities and inclusive access to world-class education. As part of this commitment, IBIEducate 2025 will feature more sessions in Spanish than ever before, with select programming—including Chef Talks—offered with real-time translation and transcription through the Wordly app. The app will be freely available to attendees in 64 languages, accessible via QR codes throughout the venue.

IBIE and Mexipan’s Chef Talks Join Forces to Spotlight Latin American Voices at IBIE 2025 (Packaging Strategies)

July 18, 2025

This initiative is part of IBIE’s broader effort to serve the global baking community through multilingual learning opportunities and inclusive access to world-class education. As part of this commitment, IBIEducate 2025 will feature more sessions in Spanish than ever before, with select programming—including Chef Talks—offered with real-time translation and transcription through the Wordly app. The app will be freely available to attendees in 64 languages, accessible via QR codes throughout the venue.

Reno City Council Meetings Embrace Inclusion with Real-Time Translation and Transcription Services (Hoodline Las Vegas)

July 16, 2025

The City of Reno is testing Wordly, a cloud-based translation tool, at regular council meetings. The software displays live transcriptions on a monitor in the Council Chambers and can also be accessed on personal devices through a QR code available in the chamber and on virtual agendas.

Reno City Council Meetings Embrace Inclusion with Real-Time Translation and Transcription Services (Hoodline Las Vegas)

July 16, 2025

The City of Reno is testing Wordly, a cloud-based translation tool, at regular council meetings. The software displays live transcriptions on a monitor in the Council Chambers and can also be accessed on personal devices through a QR code available in the chamber and on virtual agendas.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wordly

What is Wordly?

Wordly is the pioneer and leader in live AI translation and captions for in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings and events. Attendees get translated audio, captions, and subtitles in dozens of languages on their own devices or on room displays, and organizers get transcripts and AI summaries after each session.

When was Wordly founded, and where is it based?

Wordly was founded in 2017, launched publicly in 2019, and is headquartered in Los Altos, California.

Who leads Wordly?

Lakshman Rathnam is Wordly’s founder and CEO. The leadership team includes Jim Firby, CTO; Kirk Hendrickson, COO; and Dave Deasy, CMO.

How many organizations use Wordly?

More than 6,000 organizations and 8 million users in over 120 countries use Wordly, across corporate, nonprofit, education, government, and faith-based organizations. Wordly has delivered more than 1 billion minutes of live translation and captions.

How fast is Wordly growing?

Wordly ranked No. 521 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, climbing 1,186 places from the year before, and No. 52 among the fastest-growing U.S. software companies.

What has Wordly launched recently?

In fall 2026, Wordly launched Sponsor Logos, which lets event organizers sell sponsor placement inside the live translation and caption experience, and Silent Theater, which lets attendees in breakout rooms and expo spaces listen on their own phones and headphones instead of rented headsets. Wordly also launched Caption Bridge for government broadcasts and introduced Audience Engagement, which adds reactions, highlights, and notes to the live caption stream and gives organizers a dashboard of sentiment and top moments.

How can journalists contact Wordly?

Email the Wordly press team at christina.carey@wordly.ai. Company facts are on the Wordly Fact Sheet and company logos are in the Wordly Brand Guide.

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