Make It In The Emirates Forum – Turnkey Scenic Design & Exhibition Fabrication, Abu Dhabi (2023)
Large industry forums require a coordinated environment that can support exhibitions, keynote content, sponsor visibility, breakout sessions and high-volume guest movement within one consistent visual language. For the second edition of the Make It In The Emirates Forum at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre in 2023, Evolution Scenic delivered a full turnkey scenic solution for the event.
Organised by ADNOC in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and the Department of Economic Development, the forum supported local manufacturing and industrial development. Evolution Scenic’s scope covered the overall event concept, forced-perspective scenic design, sponsor exhibition areas, the main stage, breakout stages, an arrival feature, branding and signage.
The Challenge
The forum required multiple event functions to operate together across one integrated environment.
The exhibition area needed to accommodate six diamond sponsors and 30 additional sponsors while maintaining a clear and cohesive visual identity. At the same time, the venue required a strong central stage, breakout presentation areas, an impactful arrival sequence and consistent branding throughout.
Because the event served as a major platform for industrial development and investment, the scenic environment also needed to feel contemporary, high-profile and aligned with the forum’s wider message of innovation and manufacturing progress.
The Solution
Evolution Scenic developed the overall event concept and delivered the scenic environment as a coordinated turnkey package.
Forced-perspective design techniques were incorporated into the wider visual approach to increase depth and strengthen the impact of key scenic features.
A dedicated exhibition area was designed and fabricated to accommodate six diamond sponsors and 30 additional sponsors. The layout balanced sponsor visibility with visitor movement and created a consistent framework across the different exhibition spaces.
A bespoke main stage was delivered as the central presentation environment, supported by additional breakout stages for smaller sessions and discussions.
At the arrival point, Evolution Scenic created a custom entry arch incorporating dynamic content, establishing a strong first impression and introducing the visual language of the event from the outset.
Branding and signage were produced across the wider environment to connect the exhibition, stage and arrival areas and maintain continuity throughout the venue.
Delivery Highlights
• Turnkey scenic solution for Make It In The Emirates Forum 2023.
• Event held at Abu Dhabi Energy Centre.
• Overall event concept development.
• Forced-perspective scenic design.
• Custom exhibition environment.
• Space for six diamond sponsors.
• Space for 30 additional sponsors.
• Bespoke main stage.
• Multiple breakout stages.
• Custom arrival arch feature.
• Dynamic content integration at the entrance.
• Event branding.
• Branded signage.
• Multi-zone scenic integration.
• Exhibition fabrication and installation.
Outcome
The completed environment provided a cohesive setting for the second edition of Make It In The Emirates Forum, supporting sponsor exhibition areas, keynote content, breakout discussions and wider industry engagement.
The combination of forced-perspective scenic features, sponsor spaces, staging and arrival treatment created a more distinctive visitor journey while maintaining consistent branding throughout the venue.
The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver large-scale turnkey event environments where concept development, exhibition fabrication, sponsor integration, staging and branding all need to function as part of one coordinated system.
Project Ecosystem
Evolution Scenic – Event concept development, scenic design, forced-perspective features, exhibition fabrication, sponsor environments, main stage, breakout stages, arrival feature, branding, signage, delivery and installation.
