Trusted partner. Innovative solutions. Flawless execution. HREC delivers conference technology and live operations for the United Nations, its agencies, and global organisations worldwide.
From simultaneous interpretation and microphone management to name handling and PTZ camera integration — tailored to the complex demands of global diplomacy.
The principles our team brings to every UN agency conference, multilateral summit and corporate event we work on.
Years of experience in the industry — our team stands as a beacon of expertise in live event management for the United Nations and its agencies.
In the labyrinth of RFP requirements, adherence to compliance and governance standards is paramount — and built into every engagement.
At the heart of our approach lies a spirit of innovation — pushing creative boundaries to deliver memorable experiences that captivate audiences.
Sustainability and social responsibility are non-negotiable. HREC is committed to making a positive impact on the environment and society.
HREC has become a trusted leader in delivering advanced solutions for live conferences. We specialise in providing conference technology tailored to meet the complex demands of global organisations, with a particular focus on four core areas.
Seamless integration of interpretation technology to support multilingual events. Our systems ensure real-time, crystal-clear audio for interpreters and attendees — enabling smooth communication across languages.
Efficiently providing and managing microphone systems to ensure flawless audio delivery during discussions. From speaker identification to prioritisation and muting, our solutions maintain order and professionalism in any setting.
Robust name handling and request-to-speak management that align with protocol requirements. From electronic name displays to automated participant recognition systems, we handle every aspect of identification with clarity.
Leveraging PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras for live event streaming, recording, remote participant inclusion and remote interpretation. Strategically positioned and controlled for optimal coverage of every detail.
Specialist engineers, operators and chiefs deployed and managed by HREC — qualified, English-speaking, and continuously experienced across UN agency conferences and international summits.
RFP support, technical design, signal-flow architecture, redundancy planning and operating procedures — built on years of delivering UNFCCC, CBD and CMS COPs alongside corporate and exhibition projects.
HR Event Consulting benefits from the strategic insights and expert guidance of our founding partners and dedicated advisory board, ensuring we deliver exceptional value to our clients.
Co-founder of HREC. Extensive experience delivering UNFCCC, CBD and CMS conferences worldwide, with deep relationships across the United Nations system.
Contact Richard via form →Co-founder of HREC. Vast experience in conference technology operations, technical project management and on-site delivery across UN and corporate engagements worldwide.
Contact Hans via form →HREC senior management has delivered UN agency conferences across five continents. We have provided goods, services and on-site management at the following UN conferences.
| Year | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dubai | UAE |
| 2024 | Baku | Azerbaijan |
| Year | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Hyderabad | India |
| 2016 | Cancun | Mexico |
| 2018 | Sharm El Sheikh | Egypt |
| 2022 | Montreal | Canada |
| 2024 | Cali | Colombia |
Full conference technology delivery for the 14th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals — alongside our continuing CBD and UNFCCC programmes.
In pursuant of United Nations Goods and Services Procurement Guidelines, we have signed confidentiality agreements with the UN. Without prior consent, we are prohibited from disclosing financial details and arrangements relating to our formal engagements.
HR Event Consulting GmbH (HREC) was founded, in Vienna and Copenhagen, in 2018 with the sole purpose of working as consultants and technical equipment and service providers for the United Nations and its agencies world-wide.
The individual founding team behind HREC, their staff and numerous partners have vast experience and extensive relations with the United Nations and their various agencies — in the implementation and delivery of conferences all around the world. The same goes for corporate events, conferences, and the exhibition world.
HREC's maiden project was the UN Biodiversity COP 14, 2018 in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt.
Speak with our team →Every venue, every language regime, every host country is different. We start by understanding yours.
RFP requirements, compliance, signal flow and operating risk — designed before any equipment is ordered.
On site, end to end, with the same senior team from kickoff through close-out.
Tell us what you're hosting. We'll tell you, openly, where HREC adds the most value — and where it doesn't.
Start a conversation →From a single half-day scoping conversation to a full COP-scale delivery, we respond personally — usually within one working day.
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Every enquiry is received personally by Dr. Richard Rettenbacher (CEO) and Hans Henrik Friis (COO).
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