Real conversation, zero wait: How Convo and Lingvano partnered for real inclusion at ZeroCon
At this year’s Zero Project Conference, something powerful happened at the Lingvano booth. Deaf team member Maor Ben Zeev had real, one-on-one conversations with visitors — for the first time, in real time. No one spoke for him. No delays. No intermediaries. Just natural conversation, powered by Convo Now, part of the broader Convo ecosystem built for direct, Deaf-led communication.
About Convo and Convo Now
Convo is a Deaf-owned company reshaping access to communication worldwide. Its ecosystem of tools, services, and partnerships puts Deaf users in direct control, eliminating third-party gatekeepers and delays.
One of those tools is Convo Now — an on-demand interpreting app that connects users to live interpreters within seconds, built specifically for everyday, spontaneous interactions.
Together, Convo and Convo Now made it possible for Maor to not just participate at ZeroCon — but to lead.
About Lingvano
Lingvano is an award-winning company that champions sign language education. But at this year’s conference, they went beyond teaching sign language — they showed what real inclusion looks like.
Maor wasn’t just a participant at the booth. He co-hosted. And with Convo Now, he led conversations in his own voice.
The moment
When someone walked up to the booth, Maor opened Convo Now. Seconds later, a live interpreter appeared. No booking. No waiting. Just Maor, leading the conversation on his own terms.
As Johanna Steiner, Lingvano’s Accessibility Lead, shared:
"What really stood out… was that my colleague was able to have independent conversations with people. He was able to show his expertise, without needing me to lend him my voice—and people linking his expertise to my face or voice."
This wasn’t just a demo. It was a statement of principle: Deaf professionals deserve self-agency, not just access.
The tech behind it
Convo Now reflects Convo’s commitment to Deaf-centered design. While our team includes both Deaf and hearing professionals, the focus is clear: building for Deaf users, with Deaf experiences at the heart of every decision.
- Real-time, on-demand interpreting within seconds.
- No setup or scheduling required—just open the app and connect.
- Scalability and affordability for partners like Lingvano.
- 99% faster response times compared to traditional services.
The outcome
- For Maor: Complete autonomy in a professional setting.
- For Johanna: The opportunity to step back and witness true equity in action.
- For ZeroCon attendees: A living example of what inclusive communication should look like.
As Johanna put it:
"We can only have an impact for the Deaf community together with Deaf experts."
Convo Now exists because Convo believes Deaf users deserve tools that work on their terms — no scheduling, no delays. This moment at Lingvano’s booth was a living example of that belief in action.
Partnering for real inclusion
Lingvano didn’t just add an inclusive tool — they made inclusion the point.
By choosing Convo, they centered the Deaf professional at the heart of the experience, scaled with demand, and kept everything in real time.
As Maor shared after the conference:
"Oh thanks to Convo and to Lingvano for letting me use it—What a relief!"
— Maor, smiling in a video clip after the conference
This is what access should look like
Not a workaround. Not a gesture.
Just real-time empowerment — built by and for the people who use it.
With Convo, moments like these aren’t the exception. They’re the future.
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