Annual celebrations require a scenic approach that can evolve with each edition while maintaining continuity with the organisation’s identity and values. On 28 August 2023, ADNOC celebrated Emirati Women’s Day at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center and Al Dhannah under the theme We Collaborate for Tomorrow.

The event honoured the contributions of Emirati women within ADNOC and the wider community, creating opportunities for empowerment, networking and collaboration through a curated programme of activities.

For the fourth consecutive year, Evolution Scenic was selected to design and fabricate the event’s scenic elements. The delivery included stage backdrops, interactive installations, workshop environments, thematic food and beverage stations and sustainable scenic materials.

The Challenge

The scenic environment needed to communicate the We Collaborate for Tomorrow theme while supporting the professional, cultural and participatory dimensions of the event.

Delivery across the Abu Dhabi Energy Center and Al Dhannah required a consistent creative approach across two locations. Stage environments, interactive features, workshops and hospitality areas all needed to feel connected while fulfilling different functions.

The project also needed to reflect Emirati heritage and support ADNOC’s sustainability initiatives without compromising the quality, elegance or durability of the scenic finish.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic designed and produced stage backdrops and scenic installations that established an inspiring and professional setting for the event programme.

Interactive features, including photo booths and decorative panels, were fabricated to encourage guest participation. These installations introduced more informal engagement opportunities alongside the event’s stage content and networking activities.

For the Bead of Excellence workshop, Evolution Scenic created custom scenic elements incorporating materials that reflected Emirati heritage. The workshop environment connected the activity with the wider cultural purpose of Emirati Women’s Day.

Thematic food and beverage stations were also designed and built as part of the scenic environment. Their visual treatment supported the event’s storytelling and extended the theme into the hospitality experience.

Eco-friendly materials were used across the scenic delivery in alignment with ADNOC’s sustainability initiatives.

Delivery Highlights

• Fourth consecutive Emirati Women’s Day delivery for ADNOC
• Scenic environments across two locations
• Abu Dhabi Energy Center installation
• Al Dhannah installation
• Custom stage backdrops
• Bespoke scenic décor
• Interactive photo booths
• Decorative scenic panels
• Participatory installations
• Bead of Excellence workshop environment
• Materials reflecting Emirati heritage
• Thematic food and beverage stations
• Eco-friendly scenic materials
• Scenic fabrication and installation
• Alignment with the We Collaborate for Tomorrow theme

Outcome

The completed scenic environments provided a consistent visual identity across the Abu Dhabi Energy Center and Al Dhannah while supporting the event’s varied programme.

Stage backdrops established the central event setting, while photo booths, decorative panels and workshop elements encouraged participation and interaction. Thematic serving stations extended the experience into the hospitality areas.

By combining cultural references, sustainable materials and functional scenic design, Evolution Scenic created an engaging environment that supported ADNOC’s message of collaboration, empowerment and future-focused progress.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic design, stage backdrops, decorative installations, photo booths, workshop environments, thematic serving stations, sustainable material integration, fabrication and installation.

Ceremonial events rely on clear visual identity, strong arrival moments and carefully coordinated guest-facing environments. For the Stern Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Abu Dhabi, Evolution Scenic delivered a package of bespoke scenic fabrication and branded event elements designed to create a cohesive and high-impact setting for attendees.

The scope included branded walls, photo frames, banners, entrance arches, backdrops, lightboxes, interactive features, TV cladding, majlis backdrops and letter signage. Together, these elements created a consistent visual language across the event while supporting photography, guest engagement and key ceremonial moments.

The Challenge

The event required a coordinated scenic and branding package capable of creating a strong visual presence across multiple guest touchpoints.

The environment needed to support arrival, photography, branded content, multimedia elements and majlis areas while maintaining a consistent identity throughout the venue.

With numerous scenic components forming part of the overall event experience, the challenge was to ensure that walls, arches, backdrops, signage, lightboxes and interactive features worked together as a unified environment rather than as separate installations.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic supplied and installed a range of bespoke scenic and branding elements tailored to the event requirements.

Custom walls were fabricated to provide the foundation for key branding applications and to establish a strong visual backdrop throughout the space.

Entrance arches were created as prominent arrival features, providing a clear branded focal point for guests entering the event. Photo frames and banners were installed to extend the visual identity and create additional guest-facing branding opportunities.

Backdrops and illuminated lightboxes were produced to reinforce the event branding while also creating suitable locations for photography and key event moments.

Interactive elements and TV cladding were integrated into the environment to support multimedia content and increase guest engagement.

Majlis backdrops were also designed and built to create a more refined setting within hospitality areas, while letter signage added further branded detail across the event.

By coordinating fabrication, branding and installation across the different components, Evolution Scenic created a consistent event environment from arrival through to the principal guest areas.

Delivery Highlights

• Bespoke scenic fabrication.

• Branded event walls.

• Custom photo frames.

• Event banners.

• Branded entrance arches.

• Custom backdrops.

• Illuminated lightboxes.

• Interactive event elements.

• TV cladding.

• Majlis backdrops.

• Letter signage.

• Guest-facing branding features.

• Photography backdrops.

• Delivery and installation.

Outcome

The Stern Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was delivered as a visually cohesive event environment combining scenic fabrication, branding and guest-facing installations.

The entrance arches established a strong arrival moment, while backdrops, lightboxes, photo features and signage extended the event identity throughout the venue. Interactive elements and TV cladding added multimedia functionality, while the majlis backdrops created a more refined hospitality setting.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic's ability to deliver coordinated scenic and branding packages for ceremonial events where arrival experience, photography, guest engagement and visual consistency all need to work together within one environment.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic fabrication, branded walls, entrance arches, backdrops, lightboxes, photo features, TV cladding, interactive elements, majlis backdrops, letter signage, delivery and installation.

Programme launches require environments that communicate purpose clearly while creating opportunities for guests to understand, explore and engage with the initiative being introduced.

For the Medeem Launch Event at Erth Hotel in Abu Dhabi, Evolution Scenic delivered a comprehensive scenic and branding package for the Department of Community Development, in collaboration with Fazaa. The initiative was created to support Emirati youth preparing for marriage, with the launch bringing together more than 100 attendees from different sectors.

From the main stage and branded partitions to interactive booths, digital touchpoints and wayfinding, Evolution Scenic created a cohesive physical environment that supported both the formal launch and the programme's interactive content.

The Challenge

The event required several distinct environments to operate within one consistent visual identity. A formal main stage was needed for the launch programme, while interactive areas had to communicate Medeem's services and allow guests to engage directly with tools including the Wedding Calculator.

The scenic solution therefore needed to integrate LED, touchscreens, television displays, printed graphics and branded architectural elements without creating visual inconsistency across the venue.

The team also needed to respond to last-minute branding requirements while maintaining the quality of finish and completing installation ahead of the event schedule.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic fabricated a series of bespoke scenic and branded elements designed around the different functions of the launch.

The main stage incorporated a 4.5-metre-wide LED wall, framed by printed fabric backdrops and positioned above a sisal-carpeted platform with integrated LED strip lighting. This created a clean focal point for presentations while maintaining the event's visual identity.

Double-sided branded partition walls were fabricated using durable carpentry construction, providing both space division and additional branding surfaces throughout the venue.

For the interactive experience, Evolution Scenic created a dedicated stage incorporating touch-screen kiosks, TV screens and branded fabric backdrops to present the Wedding Calculator. Additional interactive booths integrated screens, branding and display elements to communicate other aspects of the initiative.

Outdoor branded flags, wayfinding signage, custom counters and bespoke lecterns extended the visual language throughout the wider guest journey.

The team also responded to last-minute branding requirements and coordinated logistics and installation to ensure all scenic elements were completed ahead of schedule.

Delivery Highlights

• Bespoke launch event scenic fabrication
• 4.5-metre-wide LED wall
• Printed fabric stage backdrops
• Sisal-carpeted stage platform
• Integrated LED strip lighting
• Double-sided branded partition walls
• Bespoke carpentry fabrication
• Interactive Wedding Calculator stage
• Touch-screen kiosk integration
• TV screen integration
• Interactive branded booths
• Outdoor branded flags
• Wayfinding signage
• Custom event counters
• Bespoke lecterns
• Last-minute branding production
• On-site logistics and installation

Outcome

The completed environment provided Medeem with a professional and cohesive platform for introducing the initiative to more than 100 attendees.

The combination of formal staging, interactive installations, digital displays and branded scenic elements allowed guests to experience the programme through multiple touchpoints while maintaining a consistent visual identity across the venue.

By responding to last-minute requirements while coordinating fabrication and installation ahead of schedule, Evolution Scenic demonstrated its ability to deliver complex launch environments where bespoke construction, digital integration, branding and interactive visitor experiences must work together.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic fabrication, stage construction, branded partition walls, interactive booths, digital display integration, custom counters, lecterns, signage, branding production and on-site installation.

Multi-venue cultural forums require scenic production to adapt to very different architectural environments while maintaining a consistent event identity. For the 2019 Culture Summit in Abu Dhabi, Evolution Scenic delivered technical design, scenic fabrication and installation support across several major cultural locations.

Held under the theme “Cultural Responsibility & New Technology,” the summit brought together 450 delegates from 90 countries for panels, performances and workshops. The programme extended across Manarat Al Saadiyat, the Cultural Foundation, Louvre Abu Dhabi and locations on Saadiyat Island, requiring scenic solutions that could respond to each venue while still contributing to one coherent event experience.

The Challenge

The Culture Summit needed to operate across multiple venues with different layouts, architectural characteristics and operational restrictions.

Each location required scenic and staging elements appropriate to its own environment, while the overall event still needed to feel visually connected.

The project also required detailed technical development, including construction drawings and material specifications, so that the scenic elements could be fabricated accurately and integrated safely within the venues.

HSE requirements, venue-specific restrictions and multi-location logistics added further complexity, particularly because delivery and installation needed to be coordinated across several active sites.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic developed detailed construction drawings and material specifications to support the fabrication and installation of the required scenic elements.

Bespoke staging, scenic backdrops and branded installations were fabricated for the different summit environments, with each element tailored to suit the architectural character and operational requirements of its venue.

Custom signage and branded scenic features were also produced to maintain a consistent identity across the wider event.

Furniture and décor were sourced and installed to support both functionality and the visual treatment of each space.

Across the multi-venue programme, Evolution Scenic coordinated installation around HSE protocols, venue restrictions and logistical requirements, ensuring the different scenic packages were delivered consistently across the summit locations.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic production for Culture Summit 2019.

• 450 delegates from 90 countries.

• Theme: Cultural Responsibility & New Technology.

• Multi-venue delivery across Abu Dhabi.

• Manarat Al Saadiyat.

• Cultural Foundation.

• Louvre Abu Dhabi.

• Saadiyat Island locations.

• Detailed construction drawings.

• Material specifications.

• Bespoke staging.

• Custom scenic backdrops.

• Branded installations.

• Custom signage.

• Furniture and décor sourcing.

• Venue-specific scenic integration.

• HSE coordination.

• Management of venue restrictions.

• Multi-location logistics.

• Delivery and installation.

Outcome

The completed Culture Summit environment provided a consistent visual framework across several very different cultural venues.

The staging, scenic backdrops, branding, furniture and décor were adapted to the character of each location while maintaining continuity across the wider event.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver technically developed scenic packages across complex multi-venue programmes, where fabrication, logistics, HSE requirements and architectural sensitivity all need to be managed simultaneously.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Technical design, construction drawings, material specifications, scenic fabrication, staging, branded installations, signage, furniture and décor, venue coordination, HSE integration, logistics, delivery and installation.

Urban planning forums need environments that can support strategic discussion, collaborative problem-solving and future-focused thinking across multiple programme formats. For the Plan Capital Plenary Session and Workshop in Abu Dhabi, Evolution Scenic delivered scenic and technical solutions designed to transform several venue spaces into functional and visually connected environments.

Hosted by the Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities, the event focused on urban innovation and long-term strategies for the next 10–15 years. Evolution Scenic’s scope included a main plenary stage, a dedicated Innovation Hub, 14 customised workshop setups, scenic backdrops, modular partitions, workshop furniture and AVL support.

The Challenge

The event required several different programme environments to operate within one coordinated venue.

The primary ballroom needed to support plenary sessions and large-format presentations, while also incorporating an Innovation Hub for collaborative brainstorming and ideation.

A second ballroom required 14 separate workshop environments capable of supporting smaller group discussions and solution-focused activity.

The challenge was to create clear functional zones without making the overall event feel fragmented, while also integrating scenic, furniture and technical requirements across the different spaces.

The delivery programme was tight, placing additional pressure on fabrication, fit-out and installation sequencing.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic developed a coordinated multi-zone scenic package tailored to the event programme.

A visually dynamic main stage was fabricated within the primary ballroom, incorporating custom scenic elements aligned with the future-focused character of the event.

The same space also included an Innovation Hub designed to support collaborative thinking, brainstorming and group interaction.

In the secondary ballroom, 14 customised workshop setups were constructed and installed to provide dedicated environments for smaller group sessions.

Stage backdrops, modular partition walls and workshop furnishings were incorporated across the venue to help define the individual programme zones while maintaining a consistent visual language.

AVL support was also coordinated as part of the wider delivery, ensuring presentations and technical content could operate effectively within the scenic environment.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic production for the Plan Capital Plenary Session and Workshop.

• Event hosted by the Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities.

• Future-focused urban planning programme.

• Main plenary stage.

• Custom scenic stage elements.

• Dedicated Innovation Hub.

• Collaborative brainstorming environment.

• 14 customised workshop setups.

• Secondary ballroom transformation.

• Stage backdrops.

• Modular partition walls.

• Workshop furnishings.

• AVL equipment support.

• Multi-zone venue fit-out.

• Fast-track production and installation.

Outcome

The completed Plan Capital environment provided a flexible setting for plenary content, collaborative ideation and focused workshop activity.

The main stage established a clear focal point for presentations, while the Innovation Hub created a more interactive space for brainstorming. The 14 workshop setups gave participants dedicated areas for smaller discussions and solution development.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver multi-zone workshop and conference environments where staging, spatial division, furniture and technical support all need to work together within one coordinated event fit-out.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Main stage fabrication, Innovation Hub development, workshop environments, scenic backdrops, modular partitions, workshop furniture, AVL coordination, delivery and installation.

Technology competitions require event environments that feel visually aligned with innovation while still supporting live presentations, participant activity and audience engagement. For the CyTaka World Cyber Championship in Dubai, Evolution Scenic delivered a futuristic scenic environment for an international live hacking competition bringing together coders from around the world.

Working on the event for the second consecutive year, Evolution Scenic delivered the stage, branded scenic elements, podiums, lightbox signage and other bespoke features within an exceptionally compressed programme. With less than one day available for build-up, the project required highly coordinated fabrication, logistics and installation to ensure the venue was fully prepared for the competition.

The Challenge

The CyTaka World Cyber Championship required a visually distinctive environment capable of reflecting the high-tech nature of the competition while supporting a demanding live event programme.

The scenic treatment needed to establish a futuristic visual identity across the stage, branding and supporting event features.

The main challenge was the installation programme. With less than one day available for build-up, scenic elements had to be prepared in advance and installed with minimal margin for delay.

The short timeframe placed particular importance on coordination, accuracy and installation sequencing, as the event environment needed to be completed rapidly without compromising presentation quality.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic fabricated a custom stage designed around a bold, futuristic aesthetic suited to the technology-focused nature of the championship.

Branded scenic backdrops and additional features were installed throughout the venue to extend the event identity beyond the principal stage.

Custom podiums were produced for the competition environment, while illuminated lightbox signage introduced further branded focal points throughout the space.

Additional bespoke scenic elements were fabricated as required to complete the event environment and create a consistent visual treatment across the venue.

Because the build period was less than one day, Evolution Scenic coordinated the installation carefully to allow the different scenic elements to be deployed rapidly and accurately within the available programme.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic production for the CyTaka World Cyber Championship.

• Second consecutive year supporting the event.

• International live cyber competition.

• Competition prize of up to $100,000.

• Bespoke main stage.

• Futuristic scenic design.

• Custom branded backdrops.

• Bespoke scenic features.

• Custom competition podiums.

• Illuminated lightbox signage.

• Event branding integration.

• Fast-track scenic production.

• Less than one day for event build-up.

• Coordinated scenic installation.

• Delivery under significant time constraints.

Outcome

The completed environment created a strong visual setting for the CyTaka World Cyber Championship, combining futuristic stage design, branding and illuminated scenic features around the live competition.

The stage and supporting elements established a clear technology-led identity, while custom podiums, backdrops and lightbox signage extended the visual language throughout the event environment.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver high-quality event scenery under extreme time pressure, where fabrication preparation, logistics and on-site installation need to be tightly coordinated to achieve a complete venue transformation within a very limited build window.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic production, custom stage fabrication, branded backdrops, competition podiums, lightbox signage, bespoke scenic elements, fast-track delivery and installation.