The Evolution of Conference Technology Since the 90s: A Journey Through Time

The landscape of conference technology has undergone a monumental transformation since the 1990s. From the days of rudimentary projectors and overhead transparencies to the sophisticated, seamless systems we use today, the evolution has been nothing short of revolutionary. We, at Congress Rental SA are proudly at the forefront of this transformation with over 30 years […]

Top Tips for Planning the Perfect Conference

Organising a conference is a rollercoaster ride of late nights, stressful strategy sessions and a load of different emotions. However, the end result will leave you (and everyone else involved) with one of the most rewarding feeling you’ve ever experienced. By following the below advice on how to plan the perfect conference, you’ll be on […]

2010 FIFA World Cup… it was here and we felt it! What an experience!

Conference Equipment Supplier for the 2010 FIFA World Cup 2010 was a momentous year for the Congress Rental South Africa team as we were chosen to supply all Simultaneous Interpretation equipment and microphones for the meetings and ceremonies leading up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. These meetings included the 60th FIFA Congress opening ceremony […]

Dual Channel Microphones vs. Receivers

What is Simultaneous Interpretation? Simultaneous Interpretation is a form of real-time interpreting that allows people to communicate directly across language barriers. A common misunderstanding within the conferencing field is that receivers are the only way in which interpreted audio can be received; however, dual channel microphones are also perfect for such purposes. What is the […]

Kenya WTO Ministerial Conference 2015

Congress Rental supplied all the conferencing equipment for the Kenyan WTO Ministerial Conference 2015. It was held in 15 – 18 December 2015 and played host to thousands of the worlds most influential people.

Interpretation… what exactly is it?

Congress Rental explains. The world is fast becoming as small as our backyards, when thinking from a communication point of view. We are now able to tap into various forms of communication to connect with individuals from across the globe! From calling off the conventional landline to skype’ing from your iPod… communication technology is at [...]

DCN Multimedia – Taking BOSCH into the future!

The introduction of the new DCN Multimedia Conference System from BOSCH is a leap forward with regards to all conferencing technology! This new conferencing system from BOSCH is the 1st IP Based multimedia system in the world! It delivers information more effectively than ever before! Allowing access to all forms of data easily and ensuring […]

Live Streaming at the Vineyard

The Vineyard Hotel & Spa was full of activity during the first week of September. The Child Safeguarding Conference 2014 was running at this beautiful venue on the 3 – 5 September. Over 200 people gathered to discuss the responsibilities of the organisation to protect children and it was a great success! The Child Safeguarding […]

Laduma… Congress Rental scores with the kids!

The Puma Rangers, were started by Trevor Kahn about two years ago. He wanted to help the street kids of Ekurhuleni find a purpose or distraction from their day-to-day lives. Through practice and dedication Trevor has really done well with his teams. He now has two complete teams, one U17 boys team and one U15 […]

High Quality Conference Equipment for Rent!

Important business decisions are made at board meetings, with in-depth brainstorming, conventional discussions and debates. All the attendees offer their views in order to reach an agreement so that the goals discussed and debated can be executed. What makes a conference successful and worthy of attending? Impressive presentations by speakers and the agenda for the […]