Large investment forums require exhibition environments that give individual organisations a clear identity while connecting every stand, stage and meeting area within one coherent visitor experience.

In 2022, ADNOC hosted the Make it in the Emirates investment forum at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and the Department of Economic Development.

The event welcomed more than 1,000 attendees, including local and international investors and manufacturers. Evolution Scenic designed and delivered more than 24 bespoke exhibition stands, a principal conference stage, panel-discussion areas, signing zones and supporting branded infrastructure.

The Challenge

The forum needed to showcase the UAE’s manufacturing capabilities while providing more than 24 participating brands and industries with distinctive exhibition environments.

Each stand required an individual identity, but the wider exhibition still needed to feel visually connected and straightforward for visitors to navigate.

The venue also had to support keynote speeches, panel discussions, official ceremonies and high-profile agreement signings. These activities required dedicated zones with different scenic and operational requirements.

Large-format graphics, directional signage, display counters, furniture and structural elements all needed to be coordinated across the venue without disrupting the consistency of the event identity.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic designed and fabricated more than 24 bespoke exhibition stands, tailoring the visual treatment of each space to the organisation or industry it represented.

Custom structures, display counters and branded finishes gave exhibitors functional settings in which to present their work and engage with investors, manufacturers and other stakeholders.

A large main stage was fabricated for keynote speeches and official ceremonies. Scenic architecture and applied branding gave the formal programme a clear focal point within the wider forum.

Dedicated areas were also constructed for panel discussions and agreement signings. The signing environment supported the completion of 32 Memoranda of Understanding during the event.

Printed backdrops, large-format graphics, signs and directional wayfinding elements were produced across the venue. These features reinforced the overall event identity and helped guide more than 1,000 attendees between stands and programme areas.

Custom furniture, display counters and supporting structural features were incorporated throughout the exhibition to improve functionality and maintain visual consistency.

Delivery Highlights

• More than 24 bespoke exhibition stands
• Individual stand identities
• Multi-zone exhibition environment
• Main conference stage
• Custom scenic stage elements
• Branded stage finishes
• Keynote and official-ceremony setting
• Panel-discussion zones
• Dedicated agreement-signing areas
• Support for 32 Memoranda of Understanding
• Large-format event branding
• Printed backdrops
• Directional signs and wayfinding
• Custom display counters
• Supporting event furniture
• Structural scenic elements
• Environment for more than 1,000 attendees
• Installation at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center

Outcome

The completed environment gave participating organisations dedicated platforms through which to present the UAE’s manufacturing capabilities to local and international investors.

More than 24 customised stands created a varied exhibition experience, while consistent graphics and wayfinding connected the individual spaces and helped attendees navigate the forum.

The main stage, panel areas and signing zones supported the event’s formal programme, including the signing of 32 Memoranda of Understanding.

Through coordinated stand fabrication, scenic production and spatial planning, Evolution Scenic delivered a functional environment that supported investment discussions, manufacturing showcases and stakeholder collaboration.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Exhibition stand design and fabrication, main stage production, panel and signing zones, scenic structures, branding, printed graphics, signage, wayfinding, custom furniture, display counters, delivery and installation.

High-profile forums require environments that support complex programmes while presenting a clear and consistent visual identity. For the Qudwa-PISA Global Competence Forum 2022 at Dubai EXPO2020, Evolution Scenic helped transform the venue into a professional event environment designed for keynote presentations, panel discussions, international delegates, VIPs and dignitaries.

Held on 19 February 2022 under the theme “Preparing Students to Live in an Interconnected World,” the forum brought together educators, policy experts and decision-makers to discuss global education standards and the future of learning. Evolution Scenic delivered a coordinated package of staging, bespoke scenic elements, furniture, signage and integrated presentation infrastructure to support the event programme.

The Challenge

The Qudwa-PISA Forum required a polished environment capable of supporting a high-level international programme while reflecting themes of education, innovation and global collaboration.

The venue needed to accommodate keynote presentations, panel discussions and live conversations, alongside the operational requirements of a diverse audience that included international educators, policy specialists, decision-makers, VIPs and dignitaries.

The scenic environment therefore needed to combine strong visual presentation with practical functionality. Staging, branded elements, furniture, screens, signage and audience circulation all had to work together as part of one cohesive event space.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic delivered a tailored scenic package centred around a custom-built main stage incorporating integrated LED screens for keynote presentations, discussions and other programmed content.

Bespoke partitions, backdrops and branded totems were produced throughout the environment, extending the visual identity of the forum beyond the main stage and helping create a consistent appearance across the venue.

Presentation and AV systems were integrated into the event environment to support panels, presentations and live discussions. The technical components were coordinated with the surrounding scenic elements so that screens and presentation infrastructure formed part of the overall venue treatment rather than appearing as isolated systems.

Furniture and seating layouts were also provided for participants, including areas intended for VIPs and dignitaries. The layouts balanced presentation requirements with audience functionality and the formal nature of the forum.

Clear signage and wayfinding elements were installed throughout the venue to support attendee movement and reinforce the wider visual identity of the event.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic production for the Qudwa-PISA Global Competence Forum 2022.
• Event held at Dubai EXPO2020.
• Custom-built main stage.
• Integrated LED screens.
• Bespoke scenic partitions.
• Branded stage backdrops.
• Custom event totems.
• Integrated presentation and AV infrastructure.
• Furniture and participant seating.
• VIP and dignitary furniture arrangements.
• Event signage.
• Venue wayfinding.
• Coordinated visual identity across the event environment.

Outcome

The completed environment provided a professional setting for the Qudwa-PISA Global Competence Forum, supporting keynote presentations, panel discussions and dialogue between educators, policy experts and decision-makers.

By combining bespoke scenic fabrication with staging, branded environmental elements, furniture, signage and integrated presentation infrastructure, the venue was developed as a cohesive forum environment rather than a collection of individual production components.

The project demonstrates how Evolution Scenic can apply scenic production principles to conference and forum environments, where visual identity, functionality, audience movement and presentation requirements need to operate together within a single coordinated space.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic production, custom stage fabrication, partitions, branded backdrops, totems, furniture layouts, signage, wayfinding, delivery and installation, with coordination of integrated presentation infrastructure within the scenic environment.

High-profile leadership forums require event environments that feel refined, cohesive and appropriate for distinguished international audiences. For the Global Citizen Forum in Ras Al Khaimah, Evolution delivered scenic fabrication and event branding across both the two-day conference programme and the exclusive Gala Dinner.

Held at the Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the forum brought together world leaders, celebrities and changemakers around the theme “The Future in Motion.” Evolution’s scope included the main stage, conference backdrops, gala scenic installations, branded features and signage, creating a consistent visual identity across the different event settings.

The Challenge

The event needed to accommodate two distinct environments within one overall visual language: a high-level conference setting for keynote speakers and discussions, and a more elevated hospitality environment for the Gala Dinner.

Each space required its own atmosphere and function while still feeling connected to the wider identity of the Global Citizen Forum.

The scenic treatment therefore needed to balance sophistication, branding and visual impact without becoming overly dominant, particularly given the senior profile of the guests and speakers.

The Solution

Evolution developed and installed a coordinated scenic package across the conference and gala environments.

For the main conference area, a high-end stage setup was created with custom scenic elements and bespoke backdrops, providing a polished focal point for keynote speakers, panel discussions and programmed content.

Branded scenic features and signage were produced throughout the venue to reinforce the event identity and maintain visual consistency across key guest-facing areas.

For the Gala Dinner, bespoke scenic installations and decorative structures were fabricated to create a more refined and atmospheric setting appropriate to the evening programme.

The different scenic components were integrated carefully within the venue layout so that staging, branding and decorative features worked together as part of one cohesive event environment aligned with the forum’s theme.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic fabrication for the Global Citizen Forum.

• Event held in Ras Al Khaimah.

• Two-day conference programme.

• Exclusive Gala Dinner environment.

• Custom main stage fabrication.

• Bespoke conference backdrops.

• High-end scenic detailing.

• Gala Dinner scenic installations.

• Decorative event structures.

• Branded scenic features.

• Event signage.

• Cohesive visual identity across multiple event areas.

• Scenic integration within the venue layout.

• Delivery and installation.

Outcome

The completed event environment provided a refined and visually consistent setting for the Global Citizen Forum’s conference programme and Gala Dinner.

The main stage and backdrops created a strong focal point for speakers and discussions, while branded scenic elements extended the forum’s identity throughout the venue. The Gala Dinner installations introduced a more elevated hospitality atmosphere while remaining connected to the overall visual language of the event.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver multi-format event environments where conference staging, hospitality scenery, branding and venue integration must work together across different programme moments.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic fabrication, main stage production, conference backdrops, Gala Dinner installations, branded scenic features, signage, delivery and installation.

Ideas festivals need environments that encourage conversation, discovery and collaboration among audiences with different interests and backgrounds. For the 2019 Ideas Festival at NYU Abu Dhabi, Tamkeen commissioned Evolution Scenic to create an engaging event environment centred on culture, knowledge and innovation.

The festival welcomed adults, teenagers and young professionals while providing a platform for thinkers, innovators and influencers from the UAE, the GCC and beyond.

Evolution Scenic designed and fabricated large-scale artistic installations combining geometric timber structures with vibrant graphics. Multi-functional scenic spaces were also created for discussions, workshops and networking activities.

The Challenge

The event environment needed to appeal to a broad audience while supporting several different forms of participation. Discussions, workshops, networking and informal interaction each required spaces suited to their specific purpose.

The scenic design also needed to communicate Abu Dhabi’s identity as a modern, knowledge-driven capital while celebrating UAE culture and the city’s growing role as a centre for creativity and innovation.

These ideas had to be translated into visually distinctive structures without limiting the flexibility required by the festival programme.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic designed and fabricated large-scale art installations using geometric timber structures and vibrant applied graphics.

The combination of three-dimensional forms and bold graphic treatments created a recognisable visual identity for the festival while expressing themes of culture, knowledge and innovation.

Versatile scenic elements were produced to support discussions, workshops and networking activities. These multi-functional environments enabled the event programme to accommodate different formats and audience groups within a coordinated setting.

Thematic features inspired by UAE culture and Abu Dhabi’s position as a centre for knowledge and creativity were incorporated throughout the scenic approach.

Detailed fabrication and high-quality finishing ensured the individual installations formed a polished and immersive environment across the festival.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic production for the Ideas Festival
• Installation at NYU Abu Dhabi
• Large-scale artistic installations
• Geometric timber structures
• Vibrant applied graphics
• Multi-functional festival spaces
• Discussion environments
• Workshop areas
• Networking spaces
• Design for adults and younger audiences
• Integration of UAE cultural themes
• Visual storytelling around knowledge and innovation
• Detailed scenic fabrication
• High-quality finishes
• Venue installation

Outcome

The completed environment supported a varied programme of discussions, workshops and networking while giving the festival a strong visual identity.

Large-scale geometric installations and colourful graphics created distinctive focal points throughout the venue. Flexible scenic spaces allowed different audience groups to participate in the festival’s activities and connect with one another.

Through considered design, specialist timber fabrication and detailed finishing, Evolution Scenic created an environment that reflected the festival’s focus on culture, creativity and knowledge sharing.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic design, large-scale art installations, geometric timber fabrication, graphic integration, multi-functional event spaces, cultural features, finishing and venue installation.

Large climate and technology events require environments that can support high-level conference content, major exhibition programmes and efficient visitor movement within one coordinated setting. For UAE Climate Tech 2023 at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, Evolution Scenic delivered scenic production across both the conference and exhibition areas for an event bringing together global leaders, innovators and industry experts.

The event featured more than 80 international and local exhibitors, with Evolution Scenic responsible for the main conference stage, scenic backdrops, sponsor booths, exhibitor stands, custom furniture and display units. The wider layout was developed to support visitor flow and exhibitor visibility while maintaining a consistent visual standard across the venue.

The Challenge

UAE Climate Tech needed to function simultaneously as a high-profile conference and a large-scale technology exhibition.

The main stage had to support the opening ceremony, fireside chats and panel discussions, while the exhibition area needed to accommodate more than 80 exhibitors and multiple sponsor stands.

With a large number of individual spaces operating within one venue, the environment required careful coordination to ensure that visitor circulation remained efficient and that exhibitors maintained strong visibility.

The programme also demanded close collaboration and fast execution, with scenic fabrication, furniture, display elements and installation all needing to align with the event schedule.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic delivered a coordinated scenic package across the conference and exhibition areas.

A custom main stage was designed and constructed for the opening ceremony, fireside chats and panel discussions, supported by scenic backdrops aligned with the wider visual identity of the event.

Sponsor booths and more than 80 exhibitor stands were fabricated and installed across the exhibition floor, creating a structured and consistent environment for international and local participants.

The exhibition layout was developed to support clear guest movement while giving individual exhibitors strong visibility within the overall space.

Custom furniture and display units were also produced to support presentation, hospitality and exhibition functions throughout the venue.

Evolution Scenic worked closely with the client and event partners to coordinate the different scenic workstreams and complete the installation within the required programme.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic production for UAE Climate Tech 2023.

• Event held at Abu Dhabi Energy Centre.

• Main conference stage.

• Scenic backdrops for opening ceremony and discussions.

• Support for fireside chats and panel sessions.

• Sponsor booth fabrication.

• More than 80 exhibitor stands.

• International and local exhibitor environments.

• Exhibition layout development.

• Visitor-flow planning.

• Exhibitor visibility considerations.

• Bespoke event furniture.

• Custom display units.

• Multi-zone scenic coordination.

• Collaboration with client and event partners.

• Delivery and installation.

Outcome

The completed UAE Climate Tech environment supported both the conference programme and a substantial international exhibition within one coordinated venue.

The main stage provided a strong focal point for formal content, while the exhibition areas created a structured platform for more than 80 exhibitors to present technologies and climate-focused solutions.

The combination of scenic fabrication, layout planning, custom furniture and coordinated installation helped create an environment that was both visually consistent and operationally effective.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver large-scale conference and exhibition environments where staging, sponsor visibility, exhibitor infrastructure, visitor circulation and fast-track installation all need to work together.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Conference stage fabrication, scenic backdrops, sponsor booths, exhibitor stands, exhibition layout, custom furniture, display units, delivery and installation.

Photography awards require environments that frame creative work with clarity while giving the ceremony an identity of its own.

On 16 November 2023, the 12th season of the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award took place at Dubai Opera. Presented under the theme Diversity, the ceremony celebrated achievements in photography before an audience of industry professionals, art enthusiasts and VIP guests.

Evolution Scenic delivered a large-scale scenic package comprising five illuminated arches, a curved stage extension, branded gallery installations, VIP structures, signage and venue-wide flooring.

The Challenge

The scenic environment needed to express the Diversity theme while remaining appropriate to the architecture and formal character of Dubai Opera.

Five arches, each measuring 32 metres long and six metres high, required fabrication, lighting integration and a refined fabric finish. Their scale created significant installation and coordination requirements within the venue.

The curved stage extension had to be installed before the overhead rigging work could proceed. Gallery structures, branding, carpet and PVC flooring then needed to follow in a carefully managed sequence.

All scenic work had to comply with the venue’s health and safety standards. The complete installation also needed to be handed over one day before the ceremony, allowing the production team to conduct its rehearsal.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic fabricated five large-scale arches measuring 32 metres long and six metres high. Each structure was wrapped in high-quality black fabric to create a clean, consistent finish.

RGBW LED strips were integrated into the arches and controlled through a grandMA system, allowing their appearance to respond to the ceremony’s visual treatment.

A curved extension was constructed in front of the existing Dubai Opera stage. Finished with Delta carpet, the extension enlarged the performance area while maintaining a cohesive transition to the venue’s permanent stage.

Custom structures were fabricated for the photography galleries and wrapped with high-resolution HIPA graphics. Additional spray-painted structures and branded features were positioned near the VIP seating areas.

Marlin PVC flooring and carpet were installed throughout the required venue areas, connecting the stage, galleries and guest spaces through a consistent surface treatment.

Installation sequencing was coordinated around the rigging, audiovisual, flooring and graphics workstreams. All scenic elements were completed and handed over the day before the ceremony.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic delivery for the 12th HIPA Award Ceremony
• Installation at Dubai Opera
• Five large-scale scenic arches
• Arches measuring 32 metres long and six metres high
• High-quality black fabric finishes
• Integrated RGBW LED strips
• grandMA lighting control
• Curved extension to the existing stage
• Delta carpet stage finish
• Custom photography-gallery structures
• High-resolution HIPA graphics
• Spray-painted VIP-area structures
• Bespoke event signage
• Marlin PVC flooring
• High-quality venue carpet
• Coordination with rigging and audiovisual suppliers
• Compliance with venue health and safety standards
• Handover one day before the event
• Rehearsal-ready installation

Outcome

The completed scenic environment created a consistent visual framework for the ceremony, photography galleries and VIP areas at Dubai Opera.

The five illuminated arches introduced scale and rhythm throughout the venue, while their programmable RGBW lighting supported the event’s changing visual requirements. The curved stage extension provided a polished setting for the formal programme.

Branded gallery structures gave the award-winning photography dedicated presentation areas, and the coordinated flooring and VIP features connected the different guest environments.

By completing the installation one day before the event, Evolution Scenic provided the production team with a fully prepared venue for rehearsals.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Large-scale arch fabrication, black-fabric finishing, curved stage extension, gallery structures, VIP features, branding coordination, flooring and scenic installation.

Evolution Technical – Technical guidance for the event’s rigging and audiovisual delivery.