Evolution Scenic 21-metre Investopia main stage with illuminated circular scenic centrepiece.

Large investment forums require event environments that support keynote content, press activity, networking, private meetings and hospitality while maintaining one consistent visual identity. For the second edition of Investopia in Abu Dhabi in March 2023, Evolution Scenic delivered a broad scenic package for a two-day forum attended by more than 1,400 industry leaders, policymakers and investors.


Hosted by the Ministry of Economy at the Hilton in Abu Dhabi, the event included a 21-metre-wide main stage, two additional breakout and press stages, a six-metre-high circular ring logo, 35 custom B2B meeting booths, branded TV studio backdrops, interactive pre-function areas and an outdoor Gala Dinner environment.

The Challenge

Investopia required multiple event functions to operate simultaneously across several spaces while maintaining a cohesive visual language.


The main conference needed a high-impact stage suitable for keynote sessions, while breakout discussions and press conferences required their own dedicated presentation environments.


The event also depended heavily on one-to-one networking, meaning 35 private B2B meeting booths had to be incorporated efficiently into the venue.


A further challenge was the fabrication of the large circular ring logo, which needed to achieve significant scale and a highly reflective metallic finish while remaining suitable for installation within the wider scenic environment.


The pre-function and Gala Dinner areas also needed their own visual treatment, extending the event identity beyond the main conference spaces.

The Solution


Evolution Scenic developed and installed a coordinated scenic package across all primary event zones.


The main stage measured 21 metres wide and incorporated a circular scenic centrepiece with programmable lighting, creating a strong focal point for keynote presentations and major sessions.


Two additional stages were delivered for breakout discussions and press conferences, maintaining consistency in branding and scenic treatment across the wider event programme.


A six-metre-high circular ring logo was fabricated using a combination of styrofoam, gelcoat, metal square tubing and MDF cladding. The finished structure was treated with a reflective silver metallic chrome finish, giving the element a strong sculptural presence within the event environment.


For business networking, Evolution Scenic built 35 custom B2B meeting booths designed to balance privacy with efficient use of space.


The pre-function area included branded TV studio backdrops and interactive zones for interviews and promotional content, creating additional engagement points outside the main conference rooms.


For the Gala Dinner, an outdoor scenic environment was created on the Hilton terrace using ambient lighting and bespoke scenic elements to establish a more refined evening setting.

Delivery Highlights


• Scenic production for Investopia 2023.

• Event hosted by the Ministry of Economy.

• More than 1,400 attendees.

• Two-day global investment forum.

• 21m-wide main stage.

• Circular scenic centrepiece.

• Programmable stage lighting.

• Two additional breakout and press stages.

• 6m-high circular ring logo.

• Styrofoam, gelcoat, metal square tubing and MDF construction.

• Reflective silver metallic chrome finish.

• 35 custom B2B meeting booths.

• Branded TV studio backdrops.

• Interactive pre-function areas.

• Interview and promotional content zones.

• Outdoor Gala Dinner scenic setup.

• Ambient terrace lighting.

• Bespoke scenic elements.

• Multi-zone delivery and installation.

Outcome


The completed Investopia environment supported the full range of conference, networking, media and hospitality functions across the two-day programme.


The main stage and circular scenic centrepiece created a strong visual identity for keynote sessions, while the breakout and press stages extended the same design language into secondary spaces.


The 35 B2B meeting booths provided dedicated environments for one-to-one discussions, and the pre-function areas supported interviews, media engagement and promotional content. The Gala Dinner setup added a separate hospitality layer without losing connection to the overall event identity.


The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver complex multi-zone business forums where large-scale scenic fabrication, private meeting infrastructure, media environments and hospitality settings all need to be coordinated within one event.

Project Ecosystem


Evolution Scenic – Main stage fabrication, circular scenic feature, programmable lighting integration, breakout and press stages, custom ring logo fabrication, B2B meeting booths, TV studio backdrops, interactive areas, Gala Dinner scenery, delivery and installation.