The idea behind Glot was born from a personal experience. A few years ago, during several international conferences, Majid Haddouchi noticed that part of the audience was no longer following along. “ It wasn’t because the conference wasn’t interesting. It was simply because the language wasn’t right, and I myself didn’t understand everything ,” he recounts.
This frustration sparked a reflection: “ We gather people in the same place, but not everyone understands the same thing. We are all equal, but not when it comes to understanding .” It is from this observation that the Glot adventure began, with the ambition to eliminate language barriers.
Participants scan a QR code displayed by the organizer, choose their language, and gain direct access to real-time translation. Today, Glot offers more than fifty languages, including less common languages like Lingala and Wolof.
As Glot developed, Majid Haddouchi expanded its mission. “ We realized that there are also the hearing impaired, people with cognitive disorders, or other profiles who need better accessibility .”
The platform now offers customizable subtitling during events and allows participants to receive a summary after the conference. The company is also working on a French sign language avatar to further enhance inclusion.
Artificial intelligence is at the heart of this innovation. “ Without AI, Glot wouldn’t exist ,” explains Majid Haddouchi. The technology notably improves translation accuracy through customizable industry glossaries and achieves a latency of one to five seconds, which is essential for live use.
“ Accessibility and inclusion are really, I believe, what will allow us all to better understand each other, to break down barriers and dismantle codes ,” concludes Majid Haddouchi.
