Exhibitor lounges need to work as both hospitality spaces and brand environments, giving attendees somewhere comfortable to meet, network and recharge while maintaining a strong connection to the wider event identity. For the Saudi Event Show in Riyadh, Evolution Scenic designed and fabricated the Exhibitors Lounge as a dedicated networking hub for exhibitors and industry professionals.

The space combined a custom coffee bar, standing networking tables, lounge seating, branded feature walls, integrated display screens and a suspended fabric roof installation. Together, these elements created a functional and visually distinctive environment that supported meetings, coffee breaks and informal industry discussions while also reinforcing Evolution’s presence as a leading sponsor.

The Challenge

The lounge needed to accommodate different types of activity within one coherent space.

Exhibitors required areas for informal meetings, networking and short breaks, while the environment also needed to remain visually strong enough to stand out within the wider exhibition.

Because Evolution was also a leading sponsor, the lounge had to communicate brand presence without compromising comfort or functionality. Furniture, signage, screens, hospitality infrastructure and overhead scenic treatment all needed to work together as part of one coordinated environment.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic developed a tailored lounge environment centred around hospitality, networking and visual identity.

A custom coffee bar was fabricated as a focal point for refreshment service and informal interaction. Its layout supported efficient service while also encouraging attendees to gather and engage around the space.

Standing networking tables were produced to create flexible points for short conversations and spontaneous meetings between exhibitors.

Dedicated lounge seating areas introduced a more relaxed option for longer discussions, balancing professional use with comfort.

Branded feature walls were installed throughout the lounge to establish a clean and contemporary visual identity while also supporting visibility and wayfinding within the exhibition environment.

One of the main scenic features was a floating fabric roof installation composed of suspended fabric drops in the exhibition colours. This overhead treatment added depth and movement to the space while helping define the lounge as a distinct environment within the show.

Integrated display screens were positioned around the lounge to present exhibition information and highlight Evolution’s contribution as a sponsor.

Delivery Highlights

• Exhibitors Lounge for the Saudi Event Show.
• Bespoke lounge design and fabrication.
• Custom coffee bar.
• Standing networking tables.
• Tailor-made lounge seating.
• Branded feature walls.
• Contemporary exhibition branding.
• Suspended fabric roof installation.
• Fabric drops in exhibition colours.
• Integrated display screens.
• Sponsor visibility elements.
• Hospitality and networking infrastructure.
• Dedicated meeting and discussion areas.
• Delivery and installation.

Outcome

The completed Saudi Event Show Lounge provided exhibitors with a dedicated environment for networking, meetings and hospitality throughout the event.

The combination of custom furniture, branded scenic elements and the suspended fabric roof created a space that was both practical and visually recognisable. Integrated screens and branded walls reinforced Evolution’s sponsor presence while the coffee bar and lounge areas supported continuous attendee use.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to create exhibition hospitality environments where furniture, branding, scenic fabrication and visitor functionality need to work together within a compact and highly active space.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Lounge design, scenic fabrication, custom coffee bar, networking tables, lounge seating, branded feature walls, suspended fabric installation, display integration, delivery and installation.

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.

Luxury exhibitions demand an exceptional level of precision because architecture, display systems, structure, lighting and scenic finish all contribute to how the collection is experienced. For the Forever Valentino Exhibition at M7 in Doha, Evolution Scenic collaborated with Kennedy London to fabricate and install a complex series of scenic environments celebrating Valentino Garavani’s career and the architectural influence of Rome.

The project combined multi-room exhibition fabrication, large-scale architectural structures, sculptural reproductions, bespoke display systems, illuminated ceiling treatments, custom signage and engineered steelwork. Delivery also required fabrication drawings, structural calculations and the transport of 15 trucks of scenic materials from the UAE to Qatar.

The Challenge

The exhibition required a series of highly detailed spaces capable of presenting Valentino’s collections within an immersive architectural narrative inspired by Rome.

Each room needed to function as part of a continuous visitor journey while also providing a distinct setting for curated pieces. The scenic package ranged from refined display joinery and suspended signage to major architectural features and heavy structural steelwork.

A key technical challenge was the fabrication of a 6-ton Gasometer-inspired steel structure, which required detailed fabrication drawings and structural calculations before manufacture and installation.

The project also involved significant cross-border logistics, with 15 trucks of fabricated scenic materials transported from the UAE to Qatar. This required careful coordination between workshop production, packing, transport and on-site installation.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic delivered a broad fabrication and installation package across the exhibition’s multiple rooms and display environments.

A large Colosseum-inspired structure was fabricated and installed as one of the exhibition’s principal architectural features, providing a dramatic environment for the presentation of Valentino’s collections.

For the Gasometer-inspired installation, Evolution Scenic developed fabrication drawings and structural calculations to support the manufacture of the 6-ton steel structure. The scale and weight of the installation required scenic fabrication to be closely integrated with structural engineering and installation planning.

The exhibition also featured sculptural reproductions of Mitoraj works. These three-dimensional forms were recreated using fibre tissue material and mounted on MDF plinths, providing sculptural focal points within the visitor journey.

Custom wooden display shelves were fabricated with a powder-coated finish to create precise, durable presentation surfaces for curated pieces.

Overhead, a bespoke ceiling installation combined metal framing and polycarbonate sheets with DC 24V multicoloured LED lighting and backlit printed fabric. The resulting treatment created a dramatic sky-like effect and introduced another immersive layer to the exhibition environment.

Multi-coloured acrylic signage and suspended scenic elements were also fabricated, with steel wire ropes used to support selected installations. Across the wider exhibition, numerous bespoke exhibit and display spaces were constructed to meet the detailed requirements of the overall design.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic fabrication and installation for Forever Valentino at M7, Doha.
• Collaboration with Kennedy London.
• Multi-room exhibition build.
• Large-scale Colosseum-inspired scenic structure.
• 6-ton Gasometer-inspired steel structure.
• Fabrication drawings.
• Structural calculations.
• Engineered steel fabrication.
• 3D Mitoraj statue reproductions.
• Fibre tissue sculptural fabrication.
• MDF display plinths.
• Custom wooden display shelving.
• Powder-coated display finishes.
• Metal and polycarbonate ceiling installation.
• DC 24V multicoloured LED lighting.
• Backlit printed fabric ceiling features.
• Multi-coloured acrylic signage.
• Suspended scenic elements using steel wire ropes.
• Multiple bespoke exhibit and display areas.
• 15 trucks of scenic materials transported from the UAE to Qatar.
• Cross-border delivery and installation.

Outcome

The completed Forever Valentino Exhibition brought together architecture, sculpture, display fabrication, structural engineering and lighting within a highly controlled series of exhibition environments.

Large-scale features such as the Colosseum-inspired installation and 6-ton Gasometer structure established the architectural character of the exhibition, while sculptural reproductions, bespoke shelving, signage and illuminated ceiling treatments provided the detailed layers required for a luxury fashion presentation.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver complex international exhibition builds where detailed scenic craftsmanship must operate alongside structural engineering, precision display fabrication and major logistics. The movement of 15 trucks of fabricated materials from the UAE to Qatar also illustrates the scale of coordination required to translate a detailed exhibition design into a completed visitor environment across borders.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic fabrication, fabrication drawings, structural calculations, engineered steel structures, architectural scenic elements, sculptural reproductions, bespoke display systems, illuminated ceiling fabrication, signage, logistics, delivery and installation.

Kennedy London – Project collaborator for the Forever Valentino Exhibition.

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.

High-level diplomatic events require scenic environments that communicate authority, clarity and consistency across both physical and virtual audiences. For the UAE Regional Climate Dialogue at Emirates Palace in April 2021, Evolution designed and delivered the full scenic environment for a summit attended by senior delegates from across the Gulf and MENA regions, including John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.

The event combined in-person and virtual participation, requiring a cohesive branded setting that worked equally well within the venue and on camera. Evolution’s scope included a bespoke main stage, integrated scenic branding, a hybrid photo-op installation and the full scenic package, all fabricated and installed within a demanding one-week production timeline.

The Challenge

The UAE Regional Climate Dialogue required a polished and highly controlled event environment suitable for senior international delegates and hybrid participation.

The scenic treatment needed to support live discussions while also presenting clearly to remote audiences. Stage composition, branding, sightlines and photo opportunities therefore had to work not only for guests inside the venue but also for cameras and virtual participants.

The compressed programme added further complexity. All scenic components needed to be designed, fabricated and installed within one week, leaving little margin for delays or late-stage changes.

The Solution

Evolution developed a bespoke scenic package designed specifically around the needs of the hybrid summit.

A custom main stage and backdrop were fabricated with integrated branding to create a strong and professional setting for speeches, discussions and virtual participation.

The scenic composition was developed to maintain a consistent visual identity across both live and broadcast-facing areas, ensuring that the event branding remained clear whether viewed from within the room or through remote feeds.

A dedicated photo-op installation was also created to incorporate both physical and virtual participants, helping bridge the gap between in-person attendance and remote engagement.

Branding was applied consistently across the wider scenic environment, reinforcing the event’s climate and sustainability themes without overwhelming the formal setting.

The full scenic package was produced and installed within the one-week programme, requiring tightly coordinated fabrication and on-site execution.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic production for the UAE Regional Climate Dialogue.
• Event held at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi.
• High-level Gulf and MENA delegates.
• Attendance by John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.
• Bespoke main stage.
• Custom scenic backdrop.
• Integrated event branding.
• Hybrid event environment.
• Scenic treatment designed for in-person and virtual audiences.
• Dedicated hybrid photo-op installation.
• Cohesive branding across scenic elements.
• One-week design, fabrication and installation programme.
• Fast-track scenic production.

Outcome

The completed event environment provided a professional and visually consistent setting for one of the region’s high-profile climate discussions.

The scenic package supported both physical and virtual participation, allowing the event to maintain a coherent identity across the venue, camera-facing areas and remote engagement points.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver fast-track scenic production for hybrid diplomatic and conference environments, where branding, staging, camera presentation and compressed delivery programmes must all be resolved simultaneously.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic design, main stage fabrication, branded backdrops, hybrid photo-op elements, event branding, fast-track production, delivery and installation.