Pioneer Works OPEN Gala
Empire was thrilled to partner with Pioneer Works on O P E N - a celebration of the reopening of their space after months of capital improvements focused on accessibility and equity.
The evening honored BoardMembers Austin Hearst and David Belt for their enormous contributions to the“Pioneer Works for All” campaign and raised funds for cornerstone PW initiatives like their robust artist residencies and free public programs throughout the year. Featuring performances by Resistance Revival Chorus and DJ Black Helmet, installations by RachelStern, Alejandro García Contreras, and Ashcan Orchestra, as well as stunning food activations by PW Supper Club alumni Chefs TaraThomas, Woldy Reyes, and Bad Taste by Jen Monroe.
Offering creative strategy, vision consultation, and program producing, we are proud to partner with Pioneer Works for this celebration.
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
