Planing an important multilingual event or meeting with international participants?

The quality of interpreting may decide whether your efforts turn into success — or fall flat.

My name is
Rastislav Geschwandtner

I am a freelance Slovak–English interpreter with an engineering background.

For over 25 years, I've been supporting clients in the booth, on stages, and at negotiating tables.

More about me

Chicago, USA – NATO Summit 2012
Meeting between Presidents Barack Obama and Ivan Gašparovič

Slovak Foreign and European Policy Conference, Bratislava 2024
Address by Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová

Belgrade, Serbia
Economic and Trade Forum

Prince Edward's visit to Bratislava
for the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award ceremony

Saxo Bank press conference with Peter Sagan

Broker Consulting Conference
A keynote by author and speaker Brian Tracy

Martinus Bookstore, Bratislava
discussion with author Patrick Ness

Services

Full-service interpreting

You have enough to think about when organising an event, without having to worry about interpreting as well.

Feel free to leave all interpreting arrangements to my team. I’ll provide a complete service, including interpreters, interpreting equipment and, if required, a sound system. Tell us what you need, and we’ll take care of the rest. You can then put interpreting out of your mind and focus on the other aspects of your event.

Assembling interpreting teams

You already have the equipment sorted and simply need the right interpreters. I work with a trusted network of reliable colleagues and can put together interpreting teams for multilingual events, too. I’ll hand-pick the most suitable interpreters for you based on the topic and the type of interpreting required.

Simultaneous interpreting

You're organizing a conference or other larger event and need speakers' presentations interpreted fluently, straight into attendees' headphones. This requires two simultaneous interpreters. The interpreters sit in the interpreting booth and alternate in 15–20 minute intervals.

Consecutive interpreting

You're organizing a training session, workshop, business meeting, or other event that calls for more interaction. Speakers talk in shorter segments, and the interpreter then relays what was said. No equipment needed.

Whispered interpreting (chuchotage)

Interpreting for one or two people in an observer role. This can be provided either as simultaneous interpreting in a whisper, without equipment, or using a portable tour guide system.

Specialisation

Power & Gas

Electric power generation, transmission and distribution
Transmission infrastructure
Gas transmission and storage

IT & Telco

Cybersecurity
SaaS
Digitalisation & automation
Software & Hardware
AI
Mobile technologies and services
3D modelling and printing

Finance

Insurance and financial services
Banking and investments

Business & Management

Board meetings
Startups
Marketing
Logistics

Defence

NATO diplomacy
Armed forces development
CBRN

Law

International police and judicial cooperation
EU Legislation
Law enforcement
Protection of human rights
Criminal law
Business law
Patent applications

Industry & Engineering

Mechanical engineering
Automotive & transport
Electric engineering & electronics
Air & Space
Woodworking
Instrumentation and controll
Manufacturing & prototyping
CNC machines
ISO 9000 certification

Civil Engineering & Architecture

Road, railway and waterway infrastructure
Monument conservation and care
Timber buildings and green roofs
CAD, BIM
BREEAM and LEED certification
Airconditioning, heating and ventilation

Arts & Culture

Design
Cultural heritage
Theatre
Literature

Public service and diplomacy

International affairs
Public administration
Regional development
UN Sustainable Development Goals

Education

Education policies
Curicular reforms
Montessori education
Project based learning
Child development
Teacher training
Non-formal and out-of-school education

Environment

Sustainable development
Eco system protection
Wildlife protection
Climate change
Forest management
Water management
Environmental Impact Assesment
ISO 14000

Testimonies

I’ve worked with Rastislav in two capacities now, first as an interpreter for my book tour, and second as my editor, advisor and coach for a TEDx talk. He made both experiences much easier than they otherwise might have been, and a pleasure to do. He manages to combine being a people person with having serious skills. He is easy to work with, imaginative, understanding and innovative. I’m so pleased to have worked with him.

Helen Fields
author

As you live your life you meet many people. A few stand out and stay in your memory. Of the few you remember there are a select group of truly impressive people. I have work with such a person for over 10 years. I know this person professionally and personally. Rastislav Geschwandtner is a extremely competent interpreter. Not only does he interpret my words, he also interprets my intent. He shares my passion for life and excellence. Whomever contracts Rasto to interpret will receive the benefit of precision, talent and competence. I am indeed fortunate to have Rasto as a partner in my business ventures in Slovakia.

Jim Heidema
author and insurance industry trainer

I would like to thank you very much for your participation and interpreting during the excursion to the Gabčíkovo Waterworks. My colleague spoke very highly of your services and the level of your preparedness. She said all participants were extremely satisfied and would be glad to use your services again in the future.