Techonomy 19
Empire once again partnered with Techonomy to help produce theirninth annual flagship conference in Half Moon Bay, CA. Techonomy Media usesthis annual event as a platform to host pioneering conversations on the subjectof technology’s influence on our socioeconomic status and culture.
Each day of the conference kicked off with morningactivities ranging from coastal bike tours and surfing to early morning yoga and golf.
This year’s three-day conference focused on topics includingStarting Up to Challenge Amazon, Investing and Entrepreneurship for a WarmingPlanet, Why AI Has to be Humble, and Turning Tech Toward Humanity.
Innovative professionals and industry leader speakers includedJane Long, Senior Contributing Scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund, andCasper Klynge, Tech Ambassador at Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, whospoke on the topic of Will Geo-Engineering Become Necessary and What SiliconValley Means to Diplomats.
As in years past, the visual design of the event wascarefully curated. Décor and furniture selections were inspired by this year’stheme, "Reset + Restore", which drew inspiration from the Year of Hygge,the Danish lifestyle trend that focuses on qualities of coziness andcomfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment and well-being.Coastal Hygge accents underscored the vast, sweeping views of the Northern Californiacoastline, surrounding the venue.
Attendees were invited to choose from among several dinner partieson the first night, each focused on a specific theme. Themes includedSuperminds for Climate Change, Life at Work: Culture, Balance & Humanity, AGeek Dinner: Cutting Edge Tech (AI, Quantum, etc.), and Super Human: Health& Wellness.
Techonomy Media advocates for a greater understandingthrough the publication of editorial content and video journalism across avariety of platforms including online, print, and through its conferences &events.
To see more about this year’s conference visit https://techonomy.com/2019/11/techonomy-2019-full-webcast/
Empire is a leading producer of forward-thinking conferenceand head-of-state and C-level thought leadership programs.
Guests received their first taste of technological innovation at registration, where they were welcomed by name on a reactive LED screen installation covering the full width of the entry wall. A large lunch café was created with a décor scheme that incorporated custom-built, ceiling-high steel LED frames draped with foliage to create smaller, intimate restaurant-style spaces that displayed both technology and nature.
A series of breakout sessions presented content targeted to attendees’ varied interests, while imagery displayed throughout the venue showcased real-life applications of how products designed to empower developers help to unleash the power of data and reimagine possibilities that will improve our world.
Every element of Microsoft Connect(); from registration, breakfast and keynote, to lunch and evening cocktails, were custom-designed to communicate exacting brand messaging and to deliver a high-touch guest experience to this important audience. The keynote and breakout sessions were livestreamed through an onsite studio built for this purpose and content was watched online by millions around the world.
Empire is proud to collaborate with Microsoft on this annual, top-tier business communication event.
To view excerpts of Connect(); 2017, please visit https://www.microsoft.com/connectevent
