The Qudwa–PISA Global Competence Forum 2022, held at Expo 2020 Dubai, brought together educators, policymakers and international thought leaders to explore the future of education and global competency. Designed as a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration, the forum featured keynote presentations, expert discussions and interactive sessions throughout the day.

Evolution was selected to provide the complete AVL solution, supporting both the main conference venue and adjoining pre-function areas with dependable technology that kept the programme running smoothly from start to finish.

The Challenge

The event extended beyond a single presentation space, with activity taking place across both the main auditorium and the adjacent pre-function area.

This required a coordinated production approach that maintained consistent audio quality, visual presentation and lighting across multiple environments while allowing delegates to move naturally between sessions and networking spaces.

At the same time, the programme featured a continuous schedule of keynote presentations, panel discussions and multimedia content, placing significant emphasis on dependable playback, clear speech reinforcement and responsive show control throughout the event.

The Solution

A production system was developed to connect every part of the event into one coordinated experience. The main stage was supported by a large-format LED display for presentations and visual storytelling, while professional sound systems ensured evenly distributed audio throughout the venue.

Lighting extended beyond the conference stage into the surrounding event spaces, helping create a welcoming atmosphere while reinforcing the forum's branding. Behind the scenes, a dedicated networking and control infrastructure linked every technical department, providing production teams with real-time monitoring and efficient system management throughout the programme.

Delivery Highlights 

• Delivered complete AVL production for the forum and pre-function areas.
• Installed a large-format indoor LED display for presentations and multimedia content.
• Managed content playback using Watchout media servers.
• Designed lighting across multiple event zones using Astera, ROBE, Ayrton, SGM and Chauvet fixtures.
• Controlled lighting through a GrandMA lighting system.
• Supplied an L-Acoustics KARA audio system with SB18 subwoofers and X12 front-fill and monitor speakers.
• Installed HK Audio systems within the networking and pre-function areas.
• Managed audio using Yamaha QL5 digital mixing consoles and Yamaha RIO stage boxes.
• Connected all AVL systems through a Luminex network supporting AVB, Dante and Art-Net protocols.
• Engineered Litec truss infrastructure to support lighting and audio systems safely throughout the venue. 

Outcome

The production supported a full programme of keynote presentations, panel discussions and networking activities while maintaining consistent audiovisual quality across every event space. Delegates experienced clear speech, engaging visual content and a welcoming event environment that encouraged discussion and collaboration throughout the forum.

The project demonstrated Evolution's ability to deliver flexible production solutions for international conferences where multiple spaces, varied content formats and a premium delegate experience must work together as one cohesive event.

Project Ecosystem

Client:

Office of Strategic Affairs, Crown Prince Court UAE

Evolution Technical:

Delivered the complete AVL production, including LED displays, professional audio systems, lighting, media servers, networking infrastructure, rigging and comprehensive on-site technical support.

Evolution Events:

Managed production planning, client coordination and event operations, ensuring the programmed was delivered efficiently across all event spaces.

Evolution Scenic:

Delivered a custom-built stage featuring seamlessly integrated LED displays, along with bespoke partitions, backdrops, and branded totems that reinforced the forum's visual identity and thematic design

Evolution Furniture:

Supplied furniture for the main stage, panel discussions, networking areas and hospitality spaces, supporting both functionality and delegate comfort.

The Accelerate 100x Forum, organised by ADNOC, brought together senior executives, government representatives and industry leaders for a strategic programme delivered simultaneously from ADNOC Business Centre in Abu Dhabi and Al Ruwais.

With audiences, presenters and discussions taking place across two locations, Evolution was appointed to create a unified production environment that enabled both venues to operate as one live event through integrated audiovisual systems and real-time connectivity.

The Challenge

Running a live event across two venues presented a unique set of technical challenges. Rather than producing two independent conferences, the objective was to create a shared experience where speakers and delegates at each location could interact naturally, as though they were in the same room.

This required dependable, low-latency communication between venues, while ensuring presentations, audio, video and production cues remained perfectly synchronized. At the same time, each venue had to operate independently across dedicated production teams, while remaining connected to a single event workflow.

The Solution

A hybrid production environment was engineered to link both venues through a resilient fibre network supported by bonded 4G backup. Live audio, video and production communications flowed continuously between Abu Dhabi and Al Ruwais, allowing keynote speakers, panel discussions and audience interaction to take place without noticeable delay.

Each venue was equipped with dedicated audio, lighting and video systems tailored to its operational requirements, while a centralised networking architecture ensured every department could monitor, manage and coordinate production in real time.

Delivery Highlights 

• Delivered complete AVL production across two live event venues.
• Connected Abu Dhabi and Al Ruwais through a dedicated fibre network with bonded 4G backup.
• Enabled real-time bidirectional audio and video communication between locations.
• Integrated Luminex networking for centralised control and system monitoring.
• Upgraded the main venue with Yamaha CL5 audio control and L-Acoustics monitoring systems.
• Installed professional audio, lighting and video systems at the Al Ruwais satellite venue.
• Managed content playback and screen distribution across both locations.
• Deployed production intercom and talkback systems to synchronise technical teams.
• Provided complete installation, rehearsals, live operation and technical support.

Outcome

The forum successfully operated as a single connected event despite being hosted across two separate locations. Delegates were able to participate in discussions, presentations and live interactions without disruption, creating a consistent experience for audiences in both Abu Dhabi and Al Ruwais.

The project highlighted Evolution's expertise in hybrid event production, demonstrating how advanced networking and broadcast technologies can remove geographical barriers while maintaining the quality and professionalism expected of a flagship corporate event.

Project Ecosystem

Client:

ADNOC

Evolution Technical:

Planned and delivered the complete hybrid AVL production, integrating professional audio, lighting, video, networking infrastructure, live connectivity and on-site technical management across both event venues.

Evolution Events:

Managed production planning, client coordination and operational delivery, ensuring both venues remained aligned throughout rehearsals and live event execution.

Evolution Scenic:

Designed, fabricated and installed stage branding, presentation environments and scenic elements across both locations, creating a consistent visual identity for the forum.

Evolution Furniture:

Supplied furniture for presentation stages, panel discussions, delegate seating and hospitality areas, supporting both functionality and the overall event experience.

Evolution Site Services: 

Provided temporary power infrastructure and electrical distribution to support the technical production systems.

Presented by VCA at ICD Brookfield Place, PRADA Mode transformed a contemporary urban venue into an exclusive cultural destination featuring art installations, live music, workshops and social gatherings. Anchored by Damien Hirst's Pharmacy concept, the event demanded a technical production solution that enhanced the guest experience while remaining discreet within the carefully curated environment.

Evolution Technical was appointed to design, supply and deliver the complete AVL solution, supporting dynamic programming across both indoor and outdoor spaces with premium audio, lighting, rigging and control systems.

The Challenge

PRADA Mode blended contemporary art, hospitality and live entertainment within a gallery-inspired setting, requiring technical production that was both powerful and unobtrusive. The challenge was to deliver immersive sound, architectural lighting and reliable production infrastructure without compromising the venue's aesthetic.

The venue as it stood had no rigging points or attachments in the roof, meaning a custom solution was required to support the required lighting rigging and infrastructure

The production also needed to support multiple event formats throughout the programme, transitioning seamlessly between exhibitions, workshops, DJ performances and evening social experiences while maintaining technical performance.

The Solution

Evolution Technical designed and delivered a fully integrated AVL solution tailored to the venue's artistic vision. A dual-zone L-Acoustics audio system provided balanced coverage for both ambient music and live performances, while professional Pioneer DJ equipment, Shure wireless microphones and HK stage monitoring ensured reliable performance throughout the event.

Architectural lighting combined Astera, Martin and Chauvet fixtures with custom LED integration to enhance the venue's features, all controlled via a High End Full Boar 4 console using Swisson Wireless DMX. Our rigging team designed and installed permanent rated anchor points to the venue roof allowing a truss grid to be flown to support all lighting and infrastructure. An 8-metre Litec circular truss was also suspended from these and supported the production infrastructure, overall preserving the clean visual language of the space while delivering maximum technical performance.

Delivery Highlights

• Designed, supplied and delivered the complete AVL solution.
• Installed a dual-zone L-Acoustics audio system for indoor and outdoor coverage.
• Supplied professional Pioneer CDJ-3000, Denon Turntables and DJM-900 DJ systems.
• Delivered Shure wireless microphones and HK Audio stage monitoring.
• Installed architectural lighting using Astera, Martin and Chauvet fixtures.
• Integrated custom LED strip lighting into venue columns.
• Programmed all lighting via High End Full Boar 4 with Swisson Wireless DMX.
• Engineered and installed a permanent rigging anchor point solution for the venue
• Engineered and installed an 8-metre Litec circular truss to support lighting and audio equipment.
• Provided on-site technical management and operational support throughout the event.

Outcome

The Evolution Technical team delivered a comprehensive AVL production that complemented PRADA Mode's artistic vision while providing exceptional technical performance throughout the event. The integrated solution created immersive audio and lighting experiences, supported live performances and workshops, and maintained the elegant, gallery-inspired atmosphere that defined PRADA Mode 2022.

By combining discreet installation with precision technical delivery, Evolution helped transform ICD Brookfield Place into a world-class cultural destination where art, music and hospitality came together effortlessly.

Project Ecosystem

Client:

VCA / PRADA Mode

Evolution Technical:

Designed, supplied and delivered the complete AVL solution, including professional audio systems, architectural and performance lighting, DJ equipment, rigging infrastructure, wireless lighting control and on-site technical support throughout the event.

Evolution Events:

Led client coordination, stakeholder management, project planning, production management and on-site delivery, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration between the client, suppliers and production teams from planning through to event execution.

Evolution Scenic:

Designed, fabricated and installed all scenic elements, including bespoke branding installations, feature walls, custom scenic structures and event branding, creating a cohesive visual identity throughout the venue.

Evolution Furniture:

Supplied and installed tailored furniture solutions across the event spaces, complementing the venue design while supporting both hospitality and functional event requirements.

Held at the iconic Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, the 12th ADIPEC Awards celebrated excellence and innovation across the global energy sector.

Hosted by ADNOC, the event required a premium audio, video and lighting solution that reflected the prestige of one of the industry's most significant awards programmes.

Evolution Technical was appointed to deliver the complete technical solution, combining large-format LED displays, professional audio systems, architectural lighting and advanced signal control to support the awards ceremony, gala dinner and live entertainment throughout the evening.

The Challenge

Delivering technical production for a prestigious awards ceremony demanded a seamless integration of multiple AVL systems within one of the UAE's most prestigious venues.

The production required high-resolution LED Screens for branded content, sponsor media and award sequences, alongside premium audio reinforcement for speeches, video playback and live entertainment. Lighting needed to enhance the stage environment while complementing the elegance of the ballroom, and every technical system had to operate reliably through a centralised network infrastructure.

Achieving flawless synchronisation across video, lighting, audio and control systems was essential to maintaining the pace and quality of the live event.

The Solution

Evolution Technical designed and delivered a fully integrated AVL solution centred around a large-format indoor LED display, driven by Watchout media servers to manage branded content, sponsor assets, presentations and seamless show transitions.

The stage environment was enhanced using Astera Titan Tubes, Astera AX5 fixtures, Robe moving lights and Chauvet fixtures. Custom RGBWW LED cove lighting was integrated into the stage stairs, while LED beam fixtures surrounding the podium added depth and visual impact throughout the ceremony. Lighting control was managed through a GrandMA lighting system, providing precise programming and show execution.

Audio reinforcement was delivered using an L-Acoustics KARA line array system with SB18 subwoofers, complemented by X12 front fills and stage monitors, all powered by LA12X amplifiers. A Yamaha QL5 digital mixing console with RIO stage boxes ensured clear, balanced audio for award presentations, speeches, multimedia playback and live performances.

To provide reliable system integration, all AVL components were networked through a centralized Luminex infrastructure supporting Dante, Art-Net and AVB protocols. Redundant signal paths and real-time system monitoring ensured dependable performance throughout the event.

The main PA and lighting systems were supported by Litec truss structures, providing clean sightlines and robust structural support while complementing the venue's elegant ballroom environment.

Delivery Highlights 

• Complete AVL production
• Large-format indoor LED display
• Watchout media server programming
• L-Acoustics KARA line array system
• SB18 subwoofers and X12 front fills
• Yamaha QL5 digital audio console
• Yamaha RIO stage boxes
• Astera Titan Tubes and AX5 lighting
• Robe and Chauvet performance lighting
• RGBWW LED stage cove lighting
• GrandMA lighting control
• Luminex network infrastructure
• Dante, Art-Net and AVB system integration
• Litec truss support structures
• Technical installation, programming and show operation

Outcome

The completed production delivered a seamless awards experience that matched the prestige of the ADIPEC Awards, combining exceptional audio quality, immersive lighting and dynamic visual presentation throughout the ceremony and gala dinner.

By integrating advanced AVL technologies with a resilient network infrastructure and precision show control, Evolution Technical delivered a technically sophisticated production that celebrated industry achievement while providing a memorable experience for delegates, award winners and distinguished guests.

Project Ecosystem

Client:

ADNOC

Venue

Emirates Palace

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Evolution Technical:

Technical Production • Audio Systems • Video Systems • LED Displays • Lighting Design • Media Server Programming • Networked Show Control • Signal Distribution • Technical Installation & Show Operation

Evolution Scenic:

Stage and pre-function build

Evolution Site Services:

Power distribution

For the opening ceremony of Riyadh Season 2022, Evolution Technical was commissioned to design and engineer a full-scale moving paper boat as a unique performance feature for the opening parade. The concept combined mechanical engineering with scenic fabrication, transforming a standard utility buggy into a fully operational vehicle while preserving the delicate appearance of a folded paper boat adorned with Riyadh Season branding in multiple languages.

The Challenge

Creating a fully drivable vehicle that convincingly resembled a lightweight paper sculpture presented a significant engineering challenge. The buggy required extensive mechanical modification while maintaining safe operation, structural integrity and precise steering. The completed structure also had to be transported from Dubai to Riyadh, assembled on site and prepared for live performance within a tight delivery schedule.

The Solution

Our Mechatronics team completely stripped the buggy back to its core mechanical components before designing and fabricating a bespoke supporting chassis to carry the scenic structure. The steering system was re-engineered with a custom helm, incorporating integrated steering, braking and throttle controls to provide intuitive vehicle operation.

A lightweight scenic shell was constructed using custom-shaped hollow plastic panels mounted onto the engineered frame, recreating the appearance of a folded paper boat while remaining durable enough for live operation. Following transportation to Riyadh, the team carried out final assembly, testing and on-site engineering adjustments to ensure the vehicle performed flawlessly during the opening ceremony.

Delivery Highlights 

• Custom vehicle engineering and scenic fabrication.
• Complete buggy modification and chassis redesign.
• Bespoke steering, braking and throttle integration.
• Lightweight paper boat scenic structure.
• Custom fabrication and mechanical assembly.
• Cross-border transportation from Dubai to Riyadh.
• On-site commissioning, testing and final engineering support.

Outcome

The completed Float successfully blended engineering precision with creative scenic design, becoming a memorable feature of the Riyadh Season opening celebrations. Despite the logistical and mechanical challenges, Evolution delivered a fully operational performance vehicle that brought an imaginative concept to life while demonstrating the team's expertise in custom fabrication, engineering and live event delivery.

Project Ecosystem

Client:

Riyadh Season

Venue

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Evolution Technical:

Technical Management • Custom Engineering • Scenic Fabrication • Mechanical Design • Vehicle Integration • Installation & Commissioning

Evolution Scenic:

Custom fabrication

Bringing together key voices from government and industry, the Make it in the Emirates Forum showcased the UAE's vision for manufacturing, investment and industrial growth at the ADNOC Energy Center.

Supporting the event required more than a traditional conference setup. Evolution was responsible for connecting two independent venues through a unified audiovisual and control system, enabling presentations, discussions and live content to flow seamlessly throughout the forum.

The Challenge

Unlike a conventional conference, the forum relied on two independently operating venues that needed to function as one coordinated event. Existing venue infrastructure had to be integrated with temporary AVL systems without disrupting ongoing operations, while maintaining consistent performance across both locations.

The production also required centralised control over audio, lighting and video, allowing technical teams to monitor system performance, manage live content and make real-time adjustments from a single front-of-house position. Achieving this level of integration while maintaining reliability throughout a live programme demanded careful planning and robust network architecture.

The Solution

Rather than replacing the venue's existing infrastructure, Evolution built upon it, combining in-house systems with additional production technology to create a unified technical environment. Professional audio, lighting, media playback and networking were connected through a central control platform, enabling both venues to operate seamlessly while retaining independent functionality where required.

A resilient networking backbone allowed production teams to distribute signals, monitor system health and coordinate operations across both spaces, ensuring every presentation, discussion and content cue was delivered accurately throughout the event.

Delivery Highlights 

• Integrated existing AVL infrastructure across the Main Auditorium and Ghasha Hall.
• Connected venue audio systems through Yamaha digital consoles and redundant Dante networking.
• Deployed L-Acoustics audio systems to complement existing venue coverage.
• Supplied Shure wireless microphone systems for presenters and panel discussions.
• Enhanced venue lighting using ROBE, Astera and Chauvet fixtures.
• Managed lighting control via Full Boar 4 and Road Hog lighting consoles.
• Delivered video control using a BARCO E2 Gen2 system and Ventuz media servers.
• Connected all AVL systems through a centralised Luminex network supporting AVB, Dante and Art-Net protocols.
• Enabled real-time monitoring, redundant signal routing and centralised front-of-house control.
• Provided complete technical management and on-site operational support throughout the forum.

Outcome

By bringing together permanent venue infrastructure and temporary production systems, the forum operated as a unified event across two independent spaces. Presentations, panel discussions and multimedia content were delivered consistently, while production teams maintained complete visibility and control over every technical system.

The project demonstrated Evolution's expertise in integrating complex venue infrastructure into a single production workflow, providing the flexibility, reliability and operational confidence required for a high-profile national forum.

Project Ecosystem

Client:

ADNOC

Evolution Technical:

Integrated the venue's existing AVL infrastructure with additional professional audio, lighting, video, networking and media systems, providing complete technical management and on-site operational support across both event venues.

Evolution Events:

Managed client liaison, production planning and event coordination, ensuring efficient communication between the client, venue teams and technical departments throughout the project.

Evolution Scenic:

Designed and delivered 24+ bespoke exhibition stands, a custom main stage, panel and signing areas, venue-wide branding, and supporting event infrastructure, creating a cohesive and impactful event environment.

Evolution Furniture:

Supplied furniture for presentation stages, panel discussions, delegate seating and hospitality areas, supporting the functional requirements of both venues.

Evolution Site Services:

Supported the production with temporary power distribution and electrical infrastructure where required, ensuring reliable operation of all AVL systems.