Congress Rental Network

Congress Rental Network (CRN)
TypeTrade network
IndustryConference
Founded1990 (1990)
FounderG.J. Beuzel
Headquarters,
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsConference Systems, simultaneous interpretation services, trained technicians in conference devices[1]
ServicesConnect conference hosts and providers to worldwide resources to managed conference equipment
Websitecongressrentalnetwork.com

Congress Rental Network (CRN) is a worldwide network of conference technology specialists.[2][3] As an organization, it aims to provide technical solutions, in regards to conference, congress and audiovisual requirements for meetings and events through member companies in each country.[4]

The network is linked to the conference equipment manufactured by German conglomerate Bosch.[5][6] Through local providers, that are part of the network, the network provides resources, equipment support, and simultaneous translation services for large meetings and conferences.

History

CRN was created in 1990 with the first members to joining in, under the guidance of Philips (at that time - now Bosch), were located in Denmark, the Netherlands and Italy.[2]

It has been associated with G20's meetings[7] and with the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC).[8][9]

References

  1. ↑ "Congress Rental Network extends focus beyond translation services", Soaring Worldwide, 30 June 2011. Retrieved on 16 March 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Bosch Security Systems and the Congress Rental Network (CRN)", Bosch, Retrieved on 12 March 2015.
  3. ↑ "Congress Colombia joins Congress Rental Network" Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine, ETB Travel News, 10 January 2013. Retrieved on 12 March 2015.
  4. ↑ Being part of the Congress Rental Network and using the latest Bosch Conference technology. Bosh. August 31, 2023 – via YouTube.
  5. ↑ "Congress Rental Network to conduct Bosch-CRN Certification", ftn News, 20 October 2013. Retrieved on 12 March 2015.
  6. ↑ "Congress Rental Network to conduct Bosch-CRN Certification", AVL Times, 21 April 2013. Retrieved on 16 March 2015.
  7. ↑ "CRN makes a strong start with new business", Soaring Worldwide, 24 May 2012. Retrieved on 16 March 2015.
  8. ↑ "AIIC to hold its 37th Assembly in Valencia (Spain) from 10 to 14 January 2018”, AIIC website, published 9 months ago.
  9. ↑ "An interview with our Addis Ababa sponsors", International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC), 21 January 2015. Retrieved on 16 March 2015.