Climate-focused forums require event environments that support serious international dialogue while remaining welcoming, professional and visually coherent. For Heriot-Watt University’s Climate Hub in Dubai, Evolution supported a two-week COP28-affiliated initiative created to encourage discussion, collaboration and partnerships around global climate action.

Launched in late November 2023, the Climate Hub welcomed an international audience and included the attendance of His Majesty King Charles III. Evolution’s role included creative design, scenic elements, furniture, backdrops, signage, decorative features and branded collateral, helping transform the venue into a cohesive environment suited to the profile and purpose of the programme.

The Challenge

The Climate Hub needed to function as a credible and engaging platform for international climate dialogue over a two-week period.

The environment had to support discussions, meetings and stakeholder engagement while maintaining a professional appearance appropriate to a COP28-affiliated initiative and a high-profile audience.

The scenic treatment also needed to communicate the identity of the Climate Hub clearly without overwhelming the content or conversations taking place within it.

In addition to the physical venue environment, collateral and branding materials had to work consistently across multiple guest touchpoints.

The Solution

Evolution developed and delivered a coordinated package of scenic, furniture and branded elements to transform the venue.

Backdrops, signage and decorative components were introduced throughout the space to create a consistent visual language and strengthen the identity of the Climate Hub.

Furniture was selected and provided to support the functional requirements of the programme while contributing to a polished and welcoming environment for attendees.

Creative design was applied across the wider setup to ensure that scenic elements, furniture and branding worked together as a single event environment.

Evolution also designed and produced supporting collateral, including brochures, banners and additional branding elements, extending the event identity beyond the principal scenic installations.

The venue setup and operational delivery were coordinated to meet the standards required for a high-profile COP28-affiliated programme.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic support for the Heriot-Watt University Climate Hub.

• COP28-affiliated initiative.

• Two-week programme launched in late November 2023.

• International climate dialogue and partnership environment.

• Attendance by His Majesty King Charles III.

• Creative event design.

• Scenic backdrops.

• Event furniture.

• Custom signage.

• Decorative scenic elements.

• Branded venue treatment.

• Brochure design and production.

• Event banners.

• Additional branding collateral.

• Venue transformation.

• Event setup and operational support.

Outcome

The completed Climate Hub provided a professional and engaging environment for discussions, collaborations and partnership-building around climate action.

The combination of scenic elements, furniture, signage, decorative features and branded collateral created a consistent identity across the two-week programme while supporting the functional requirements of the event.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to support high-profile conference and dialogue environments where scenic presentation, furniture, branding and operational setup need to work together without distracting from the purpose of the event itself.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Creative design, scenic production, furniture, backdrops, signage, decorative elements, branding collateral, venue transformation, setup and operational support.

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.

Large education forums require event environments that can support plenary sessions, smaller breakout discussions, informal networking and consistent branding across multiple spaces. For the Qudwa Global Teachers’ Forum at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, Evolution delivered a comprehensive scenic package for an international gathering of more than 800 educators.

Supported by the Education Affairs Office within the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, the forum welcomed senior dignitaries including His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan. Evolution’s scope included a fully customised main auditorium, nine breakout rooms, bespoke stages and backdrops, corridor infographic installations, furnished outdoor terraces and branded scenic and digital elements throughout the venue.

The Challenge

The forum required Emirates Palace to be transformed into a cohesive education event environment spanning multiple rooms and guest areas.

The main conference needed a professional auditorium for keynote content, while nine breakout rooms had to support smaller sessions and discussions. Six of these rooms were created within the ballroom itself, requiring careful scenic division and individual staging within a shared venue.

The event also needed to extend beyond formal presentation areas. Corridors had to communicate useful content, outdoor terraces needed to support lunch breaks and informal interaction, and the Qudwa brand had to remain consistent across all scenic and digital touchpoints.

The Solution

Evolution developed a multi-zone scenic solution tailored to the programme and layout of the forum.

Six breakout rooms were constructed inside the ballroom, each with its own bespoke stage and backdrop. Three additional breakout rooms were created elsewhere within the venue, giving the event nine dedicated smaller-session environments in total.

For the main conference programme, Evolution delivered a fully customised auditorium designed to provide a clear and professional setting for keynote presentations and large-format sessions.

Corridors were transformed into informative spaces through custom infographic installations highlighting key insights and takeaways from the forum. This extended the event content beyond the conference rooms and created additional points of engagement for attendees moving through the venue.

Outdoor terraces were furnished with custom-designed furniture, providing more relaxed spaces for lunch breaks and informal discussion.

The Qudwa identity was applied consistently across scenic and digital elements, ensuring that the main auditorium, breakout rooms, circulation spaces and hospitality areas all felt part of one coordinated event environment.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic production for the Qudwa Global Teachers’ Forum.

• Event held at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi.

• More than 800 educators in attendance.

• Six breakout rooms constructed inside the ballroom.

• Three additional breakout rooms elsewhere in the venue.

• Nine breakout environments in total.

• Bespoke stages for breakout sessions.

• Custom scenic backdrops.

• Fully customised main auditorium.

• Main conference environment for keynote sessions.

• Corridor infographic installations.

• Informative attendee engagement features.

• Custom-designed terrace furniture.

• Outdoor lunch and networking areas.

• Qudwa branding across scenic elements.

• Brand integration across digital elements.

• Multi-zone event transformation.

• Delivery and installation.

Outcome

The completed environment transformed Emirates Palace into a coordinated forum setting capable of supporting large plenary sessions, smaller breakout discussions, content-led circulation spaces and informal networking.

The nine breakout rooms provided dedicated environments for focused sessions, while the custom auditorium established a clear focal point for the main conference programme. Infographic-lined corridors extended the learning experience beyond formal rooms, and the furnished terraces created additional spaces for attendee interaction.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver complex multi-room conference environments where staging, spatial division, branding, educational content and hospitality areas all need to operate together within one venue.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic design and fabrication, breakout room construction, bespoke stages, scenic backdrops, auditorium development, infographic installations, terrace furniture, branding integration, delivery and installation.

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.

Data-focused forums require event environments that make complex information easier to understand while still supporting presentations, workshops, networking and audience movement. For the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Data Analytics Forum, hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism, Evolution delivered a coordinated scenic and branding package designed around both formal programme content and interactive data presentation.

The scope included a main forum stage, branded workshop and keynote areas, a Tourism Data Lab, bespoke infographic walls, presentation booths, networking zones and custom wayfinding. Together, these elements created a clear and visually consistent environment for industry professionals exploring data-driven trends and innovation within Abu Dhabi’s tourism sector.

The Challenge

The forum needed to support several different event functions while maintaining one cohesive visual identity.

The main programme required a professional stage for keynote speeches and panel discussions, while separate workshop areas needed to facilitate more focused and interactive sessions.

A further challenge was presenting tourism data in a way that felt accessible and visually engaging. The Tourism Data Lab, infographic walls and branded booths needed to communicate information clearly without making the environment feel overly technical or visually fragmented.

Networking and wayfinding also had to be integrated into the scenic package so that attendees could move easily between the different forum areas.

The Solution

Evolution developed and installed a coordinated series of scenic and branded environments across the venue.

The main forum space was built around a high-end stage setup with custom scenic elements aligned to the event branding, providing a focal point for keynote presentations and panel discussions.

Branded workshop and keynote areas were also created with tailored backdrops, signage and digital integration to support interactive sessions.

For the Tourism Data Lab, Evolution produced bespoke infographic walls and branded presentation booths to create a more immersive way of communicating key tourism data and insights.

Dedicated networking zones were fabricated with custom scenic branding, providing clearly defined areas for stakeholder discussion and informal engagement.

Custom signage and pathfinding elements were installed throughout the venue to support navigation and connect the different event spaces into one coherent guest journey.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic production for the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Data Analytics Forum.

• Event hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism.

• Custom main forum stage.

• Bespoke scenic stage elements.

• Branded workshop areas.

• Keynote presentation environments.

• Digital integration within workshop spaces.

• Tourism Data Lab installation.

• Bespoke infographic walls.

• Branded data presentation booths.

• Custom networking zones.

• Scenic branding across stakeholder areas.

• Custom event signage.

• Pathfinding and wayfinding elements.

• Multi-zone scenic integration.

• Delivery and installation.

Outcome

The completed forum environment supported presentations, workshops, data interpretation and networking within one coordinated scenic framework.

The main stage established a professional setting for keynote content and discussions, while the Tourism Data Lab and infographic walls gave data a more physical and accessible presence within the event.

Networking zones and wayfinding helped structure the wider guest journey, allowing the different parts of the programme to function clearly without losing visual consistency.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to create conference and forum environments where scenic fabrication, branding, digital content and information-led installations need to work together as part of a single visitor experience.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic production, main stage fabrication, branded workshop environments, Tourism Data Lab installations, infographic walls, presentation booths, networking zones, signage, wayfinding, delivery and installation.

Large education forums require environments that support formal presentations, collaborative discussion and clear communication across a substantial audience. For The Principals Symposium in Dubai, Evolution delivered scenic production and event support for a national education gathering attended by more than 1,100 school principals from across the UAE.

Hosted by the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi in March 2017 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai Festival City, the symposium introduced the UAE’s newly developed Moral Education curriculum. Evolution’s scope included a custom main stage, interactive workshop environments, bespoke branding and signage, creating a professional setting for keynote presentations, panel discussions and collaborative sessions.

The Challenge

The symposium needed to accommodate more than 1,100 school principals while supporting several different types of activity within one coordinated event environment.

The main programme required a professional stage suitable for keynote speeches and panel discussions, while additional areas needed to support smaller workshops, collaborative sessions and audience participation.

Because the event introduced a major national education initiative, the visual environment also needed to communicate the Moral Education programme clearly and consistently across the venue.

The Solution

Evolution created a tailored scenic package designed around the operational requirements of the symposium.

A custom main stage was developed to provide a clear focal point for keynote presentations and panel discussions. The stage environment was designed to support the formal nature of the programme while maintaining a professional and visually coherent appearance.

Dedicated workshop zones were also created to support smaller group discussions, collaboration and more detailed engagement with the curriculum.

Bespoke signage and branded scenic elements were produced throughout the event environment to reinforce the symposium identity and the wider messaging of the Moral Education initiative.

By coordinating staging, workshop environments and branding as one integrated package, Evolution helped create a venue that could support both large-format presentations and more focused educational interaction.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic production for The Principals Symposium.

• Event held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City.

• Hosted by the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi.

• More than 1,100 school principals in attendance.

• Introduction of the UAE’s Moral Education curriculum.

• Custom main stage.

• Keynote presentation environment.

• Panel discussion setup.

• Interactive workshop zones.

• Collaborative discussion spaces.

• Bespoke event branding.

• Custom signage.

• Coordinated scenic and event environment.

• Delivery and installation.

Outcome

The completed event environment supported both the formal presentation and collaborative objectives of The Principals Symposium.

The custom stage provided a strong setting for keynote speeches and panel discussions, while the workshop zones created more focused spaces for participation and discussion among attendees.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver education-focused event environments where large audience management, presentation spaces, workshop functionality and branded communication all need to operate together within one cohesive setting.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic production, custom stage fabrication, workshop environments, branded scenic elements, signage, delivery and installation.