Service · Silent conference
Multiple talks, one room, zero sound bleed
A silent conference — also called a silent disco-style event — is the format where several tracks or talks happen at the same time, in the same physical space, with no acoustically insulated booth and no sound from one bleeding into another. Each participant wears a headset tuned to the channel for the talk or language of their choice. It's the technical solution for events with multiple simultaneous sessions where there aren't enough walls to separate each one.
How it works
Multi-channel, headset-based, no booth
- Multi-channel transmission — each track, talk, or language has its own channel, captured by a dedicated transmitter.
- Individual headset receiver — participants tune to the channel they want to hear and walk freely through the space without losing audio.
- No booth or isolated room needed — isolation happens in the headset, not in the physical structure, which allows several sessions in the same hall.
- Compatible with simultaneous interpretation — when the event also needs translation, interpreters work through this same multi-channel system, with or without a booth depending on the venue layout.
- Dedicated technician — distribution, collection, and support throughout the event.
- STIB Silent Conference
- This format has its own site run by the STIB group, dedicated solely to silent conferences — with a portfolio focused on this event type. Visit stibpalestrasilenciosasp.com.br.
LED headsets
One color per language, visible from across the room
For bilingual and trilingual events, STIB has headsets with an LED ring: each channel gets its own color. Attendees instantly know they are on the right language, and the technician can see channel distribution across the audience from a distance, without interrupting anyone.
- Four or more channels per headset — each with its own color; languages and content tracks can be separated at the same event.
- Used for interpretation and silent conferences — the same headset covers both formats — booth interpretation or parallel sessions in one hall.
- Visual control for the crew — the lit color shows, from a distance, how many attendees are on each channel.
- Sized to the audience — the number of headsets is part of the quote scope, like conventional receivers.
When it makes sense
Event formats that call for this setup
Trade shows with multiple stages
Several speakers talking at once in nearby areas, with no physical isolation between them.
Parallel tracks at congresses
A program with parallel sessions in the same hall or adjoining spaces.
Guided tours and technical visits
A group walking through a space — a factory, museum, trade show booth — hearing the guide without losing audio as they move away.
Corporate training in an open hall
Multiple classes or training stations in the same room, each on its own channel.
Multilingual events without a fixed booth
Simultaneous interpretation in spaces that can't accommodate a traditional acoustically insulated booth.
Activations and trade show booths
Short, recurring presentations at booths, without leaking sound to neighboring stands.
Cost factor
What determines the price of a silent conference
There's no fixed rate card — scope drives the price. With this information, STIB returns a fixed quote within 24 hours.
- Number of channels
- Each simultaneous track, talk, or language is another transmission channel.
- Number of receivers
- Sized to the total number of participants using headsets at once.
- With or without interpretation
- If the event also needs simultaneous interpretation, the interpreter team is added to the scope.
- Duration and schedule
- Half-day, full-day, or a multi-day trade show.
- Location and logistics
- Equipment transport, setup, and teardown at the event venue.
Frequently asked questions
About silent conferences
What's the difference between a silent conference and on-site simultaneous interpretation?
On-site simultaneous interpretation usually uses an acoustically insulated booth for the interpreters. A silent conference skips the booth — isolation happens in the participant's headset, which allows several simultaneous sessions in the same physical space, with or without interpretation.
Can there be language interpretation at a silent conference?
Yes. The same multi-channel system can carry either different content tracks or different languages of the same talk — interpreters work through the system, with or without a booth depending on the venue layout.
How many simultaneous channels does the system support?
The number of channels is sized to the event — trade shows with many stages or congresses with several parallel tracks may need more channels than a simple guided tour. This sizing is part of the quote.
Can participants move around the space while using the headset?
Yes, that's one of the main uses of the format — on guided tours and technical visits, the group walks freely and keeps hearing the guide through the receiver, without losing audio as they move away from the source.
Can I rent just the equipment, without interpreters?
Yes. See more under equipment rental — the multi-channel system can be booked separately from interpretation.
Next step
Tell us about your event's format
Number of simultaneous tracks or languages and audience size — with that, STIB returns a quote within 24 hours.
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