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Enabling Multinational Dialogue at ICANN64 Japan
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) convened its ICANN64 Community Forum in Kobe, Japan, from 9–14 March 2019, bringing together global internet governance stakeholders to discuss critical DNS, policy, and technical coordination issues. Held across multiple venues, including the Kobe International Conference Centre and the Portopia Hotel, the week-long event required robust simultaneous interpretation solutions to support delegates from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Client
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
Venue
Kobe International Conference Centre
Date
9 - 14 March, 2019
Enabling Multilingual Dialogue at ICANN64
To ensure effective cross-language communication throughout plenary sessions and breakout discussions, Congress Rental Australia connected with our Congress Rental Network (CRN) Japanese partner, Dorier Japan, for logistics and equipment support.
Key components of the solution included:
Congress Rental Australia:
9 x 2-person booths
30 x Interpreter Consoles
25 x Dicentis Wired Microphones
6 x Audio Expanders
Dorier Japan:
4 x 2-person booths
1,100 x Digital Infrared Receivers
The solution was delivered through a collaborative workflow between Congress Rental and Dorier Japan, ensuring equipment compatibility and optimal performance
Dicentis Wired Microphones
Interpreter Consoles
Digital Infrared Receivers
Navigating Complex Interpretation & Event Execution Challenges
Coordinating Multilingual Interpretation at Scale
ICANN64 required simultaneous interpretation across multiple languages in both plenary and breakout rooms, with clear audio delivered to delegates via personal headsets. Congress Rental installed multiple interpreter booths connected to dedicated control systems and infrared radiators throughout the venue, ensuring seamless access to interpretation for all sessions.
Collaborating Effectively Across Borders
Logistics and system configuration were complicated by international freight into Japan and language barriers when navigating Bosch system interfaces. By partnering closely with Dorier Japan, whose local expertise and labour support were invaluable, the team efficiently managed delivery, setup, and configuration to ensure smooth system deployment.
Clear Communication for a Global Policy Community
The interpretation solution ensured delegates at ICANN64 could fully participate in discussions, workshops, and breakout sessions in their preferred language. The combination of international technical expertise with local execution capacity enabled the delivery of a professional, high-quality interpretation setup across the event’s multiple rooms and days.
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