Conference Rental

What Conference Rental does

Conference Rental is a privately held provider of digital conference microphones and language interpretation technology, operating a sub-rental and managed-services model for multilingual events. Founded around 2008 by Fardad Zabetian, the company is legally domiciled as Conference Rental USA, Inc. and operates staffed offices in San Francisco (headquarters), Laurel/Maryland (Washington DC metro), and Dubai, with active event delivery also in Switzerland and Singapore. Its core portfolio spans interpreter consoles, ISO-compliant interpreter booths, digital infrared receivers supporting up to 32 channels, wired/wireless/video conference microphones, and complementary products such as video tracking, wireless audio distribution, and E Ink digital nameplates. The company has supported marquee international events including the G20 Summit in Los Cabos, IUCN World Conservation Congresses, Rotary International Conventions, IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings (since 2010), and Clean Energy Ministerial roundtables.

Conference Rental has extended its traditional hardware-rental base with a software and services layer that includes Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) interpretation, Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI), an Interpretation Hub for centralized remote interpreters, and AI-powered speech-to-speech interpretation, live captioning, and transcription. These capabilities are delivered through cloud platforms that interoperate with on-site infrared and RF equipment, supporting hybrid event formats where remote interpreters and attendees participate alongside in-room participants. Project teams of 12-30 multilingual technical staff are deployed on-site for complex multi-venue events.

The business model is project-based with custom quote-based pricing driven by event scope, attendee count, languages required, and equipment needs. Revenue streams include equipment rental, on-site professional services and project management, and recurring cloud-based interpretation services. The customer base is anchored in international organizations, governments, and Fortune 500 enterprises hosting large multilingual events, with the most prominent named accounts spanning multilateral summits, financial institutions, NGOs, and direct-sales organizations. Andrew Murphy was appointed CEO in January 2025 after six years as Managing Director, with founder Fardad Zabetian moving to Chairman and Emma Mas-Jones promoted to VP of Global Events.

Name

Conference Rental

Legal name

Conference Rental USA, Inc.

Website

https://conferencerental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Conference Rental provides digital conference microphones and language interpretation equipment rental, plus cloud-based AI interpretation, RSI, and BYOD services, serving international organizations, governments, and Fortune 500 enterprises hosting multilingual events worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conference Interpretation Services

NAICS

General Rental Centers (5323), Translation and Interpretation Services (541930), Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53242)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Simultaneous Interpretation, Translation & Conference Audio (Interpretation Booths, Infrared) (THAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM), Conference Room & Meeting Services Support (BPABAEAE)

Keywords

• Conference interpretation equipment
• Simultaneous interpretation services
• Conference microphone rental
• Language interpretation technology
• Multilingual event solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Causeway Bay

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of conference interpretation equipment including interpreter booths, consoles, infrared receivers, microphones, and audio distribution systems for events of varying scales.
2. Professional Services: On-site technical support, project management, event consultation, and professional conference interpreters to support multilingual events.
3. Cloud-Based Interpretation Services: Remote simultaneous interpretation (RSI), AI interpretation, and BYOD platform services delivered through cloud infrastructure with per-event pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Conference Rental rents professional conference interpretation equipment and provides on-site interpretation, project management, and technical support for multilingual events of all sizes. Its portfolio spans interpreter booths, consoles, digital infrared receivers, wired/wireless/video conference microphones, and portable interpretation systems, complemented by cloud-based services such as Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI), AI interpretation and live captioning, and a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) platform that enables hybrid and remote participation.

Product overview

Conference Rental is an interpretation and conference equipment rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for multilingual events. The core offerings include interpretation equipment rental (interpreter consoles, booths, digital infrared receivers, portable systems) and conference microphones (wired, wireless, video, voting-enabled). The company has expanded into software-enabled services including AI Interpretation and Captions, Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI), Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), and Interpretation Hub solutions. Supporting infrastructure includes Wireless Audio Distribution, Video Tracking, and Digital Nameplates. The portfolio spans from traditional hardware rental to cloud-based AI-powered interpretation services, enabling hybrid, virtual, and in-person event formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interpretation Equipment Rental Rental of professional interpretation equipment including interpreter consoles, soundproof booths, digital infrared receivers, and portable interpretation systems for multilingual conferences. Targeted at organizations hosting events that require professional simultaneous interpretation.
• Conference Microphones Rental of wired, wireless, and video conference microphones with features including electronic voting, language interpretation, and push-to-talk functionality for structured discussions. Used by organizations running multilingual and high-profile conferences.
• AI Interpretation and Captions AI-powered real-time speech-to-speech translation, live captions, and transcripts that enable multilingual communication and accessibility support for hybrid, virtual, or in-person events. Used by event organizers needing AI-assisted interpretation alongside or in place of human interpreters.
• Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI) Cloud-based platform enabling interpreters to deliver live real-time interpretation remotely, eliminating the need for travel or physical presence at event venues. Used by organizations that want to source interpreters remotely for multilingual events.
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Cloud-based solution allowing attendees to access real-time interpretation on their smartphones or tablets via QR code, eliminating the need for dedicated receiver hardware. Used by event organizers seeking to reduce hardware logistics and distribution.
• Interpretation Hub Remote Interpretation Center providing a centralized professional interpretation facility where interpreters work from a central location to support multiple meeting rooms, reducing travel costs and logistical complexity. Used by organizations running events across multiple rooms or venues that want a single interpretation delivery point.
• Wireless Audio Distribution Digital infrared wireless audio distribution systems delivering clear personal audio to attendees through multichannel receivers, supporting up to 32 audio sources with no RF interference. Used by event organizers needing secure, interference-free language audio delivery to large audiences.
• Video Tracking Automatic PTZ camera tracking system that follows active speakers based on audio triggers, delivering broadcast-quality recordings and live video feeds for recording sessions and livestreaming. Used by event producers who need automated speaker camera work for recordings or live broadcasts.
• Digital Nameplates Wireless E Ink digital nameplates providing customizable displays for names, logos, and text with low power consumption and wireless control via USB or WiFi. Used by conference organizers seeking modern, reusable participant name displays instead of printed place cards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported events with up to 15,000 attendees from 120+ countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Televic Conference: Manufacturer of conference microphones, simultaneous interpretation systems, and electronic voting solutions for parliaments, international organizations, and large-scale events. Closely aligned product portfolio in interpretation and conferencing hardware.
• Interprefy: Cloud-native RSI platform serving international organizations, enterprises, and conferences with remote and AI interpretation. Competes head-to-head with Conference Rental's cloud interpretation solutions for enterprise and government multilingual events.
• Listen Technologies: Provider of assistive listening, language interpretation, and audio distribution solutions for tours, conferences, and houses of worship. Comparable as a rental-and-sale interpretation equipment peer with overlapping infrared/LT product lines.
• VoiceBoxer: RSI and event interpretation service provider focused on connecting remote interpreters to live events via cloud platform. Direct peer in the cloud interpretation layer of Conference Rental's offering.
• Taiden: Chinese manufacturer of conference systems including digital infrared interpretation equipment, conference microphones, and voting systems. A direct equipment-side competitor in the conference interpretation rental and supply market.
• Williams AV: Manufacturer and provider of assistive listening, interpretation, and conference communication equipment including infrared receivers and language distribution systems. Directly comparable as a hardware-led interpretation equipment peer serving conferences and events.
• Kudo: Cloud-based language interpretation platform offering remote simultaneous interpretation, AI captioning, and multilingual event support. Directly competes with Conference Rental's RSI, BYOD, and AI interpretation offerings for hybrid and virtual events.

Others

• LanguageLine Solutions: Large-scale interpretation and translation services provider with on-site, video, and over-the-phone interpretation. Comparable as a multilingual interpretation capability provider for enterprise and government clients, though not a direct equipment rental competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Shure Incorporated: Major audio equipment manufacturer whose wireless microphone systems and conferencing solutions overlap with Conference Rental's microphone and audio distribution products. A broader incumbent in professional audio, not specialized in interpretation.
• Bosch Security Systems (RTS / DIS): Global incumbent offering conference and discussion systems, including the DIS and RTS brands for interpretation, microphone, and communication infrastructure. Competes with Conference Rental across equipment tiers while serving broader security and pro-AV customers.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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