What happens when over 30 countries collaborate to shape language industry standards? Christine Reichhardt, from the German Institute for Standardization (DIN), joins Maryse Benhoff to offer an insider’s view of ISO TC 37 SC 5. From resolving cross-cultural misunderstandings to managing remote and in-person working groups, Christine explains how standards evolve—and how everyone, even non-experts, can have a voice in shaping the future of translation and interpreting.

Christine Reichhardt

Christine.Reichhardt@din.de

Translating legal documents across jurisdictions can be a minefield. That’s why ISO/TS 25368 is here—to bring clarity, trust, and global alignment to certified translations. In this episode, expert Liese Katschinka explains how this emerging standard is set to transform legal translation practices, minimize risk, and better serve individuals navigating international systems. If you've ever handled birth certificates, contracts, or court documents for official use, this episode will change how you view your role—and your responsibility.

Liese Katschinka

liese-katschinka@speed.at

What happens when technology outpaces tradition? In this insightful episode, host Maryse Benhoff is joined by Klaus Ziegler, who led the creation of ISO 24019, a landmark standard for remote interpreting platforms. They discuss how early vision, global cooperation, and a bit of improvisation helped build a framework just in time for a pandemic-driven shift. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how standards adapt—and why they matter more than ever.

Klaus Ziegler

k.ziegler@aiic.net