Interpreting for Deaf Professionals Summit · 2026

Talks and resources

Rob Koch is an AWS Data Hero and cloud/data technology consultant at Slalom, and co-chair of the CNCF Deaf and Hard of Hearing Working Group. He was named to the Redgate 100 in 2022. He speaks on AI, data platforms, and accessibility in tech.

Slides and practical examples to revisit after the session. Explore AI-supported preparation, or the agreements that help Deaf professionals and interpreters navigate networking together.

The summit was organized by 2axend. For full session recordings, visit the 2axend Hub; recordings are not hosted here.

Meeting preparation and the working day

AI at Work

Sign-language AI and its limits, the wider costs and risks of AI, three meeting scenarios, reusable prompts and a hypothetical interpreter’s day across Seattle.

Key takeaways

  • Sign-language recognition and generation are not ready to replace human interpreters.
  • AI preparation should account for privacy, accuracy, environmental costs, and other real-world risks.
  • Three meeting scenarios show how preparation changes with the people, setting, and purpose.
  • Reusable prompts can turn public research into a focused interpreter brief.
  • Interpreters should verify AI output and use only information approved for the assignment.
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The planner has no live traffic feed. The walkthrough is staged illustration. Use only approved information for real assignments.

Professional relationships and access

Networked for Success

Networking goals, interpreter-team agreements, introductions, repair, capture and follow-up.

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Team Clarity edition, with the revised live demonstration and illustrative reception cover. The deck includes speaker notes.

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Rob speaks on AI-assisted work, data platforms, and accessibility in tech for conferences, corporate events, and professional summits.

For speaking inquiries, connect with Rob on LinkedIn.

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