*Global Citizen Forum - Ras Al Khaimah, 2021

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi and in partnership with RAKTDA, the Global Citizen Forum brought together world leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, celebrities and changemakers to explore the theme The Future in Motion.

Hosted at Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre, the two-day event combined keynote sessions, panel discussions and immersive presentations before culminating in a prestigious gala dinner. Evolution Technical was appointed to design, supply and deliver the complete audiovisual and technical production, creating a seamless experience across both the conference and evening entertainment.

The Challenge

The Global Citizen Forum required a versatile technical production capable of supporting a diverse programme that transitioned between thought leadership sessions, multimedia presentations and a high-profile gala dinner. The production needed to deliver exceptional audio clarity for keynote speakers, high-resolution visual content for presentations and dynamic lighting that could transform the venue from a professional conference environment into an elegant evening celebration.

With a distinguished international audience of more than 1,000 guests, reliability, precision and seamless transitions between each event format were essential to maintaining the forum's premium experience. 

The Solution

Evolution designed, supplied and delivered a fully integrated audiovisual solution tailored to the forum's evolving programme. Large-format LED displays, premium audio systems and an immersive lighting design worked together to support every stage of the event, from keynote presentations and panel discussions to live entertainment and the gala dinner.

Every system was engineered to provide maximum performance while allowing smooth transitions throughout the two-day programme, ensuring a consistent experience for speakers, performers and attendees alike.

Delivery Highlights 

• Designed, supplied and delivered the complete audiovisual production.
• Installed a large-format indoor LED screen with Watchout media servers for high-resolution content playback.
• Delivered a bespoke lighting design using more than 100 Astera Titan Tubes, ROBE and Chauvet fixtures.
• Programmed and controlled lighting via GrandMA lighting consoles.
• Deployed an L-Acoustics professional audio system with Yamaha digital control over Dante & AES protocols
• Engineered audio coverage for an audience of more than 1,000 delegates.
• Supplied Pioneer DJ equipment and professional performance audio systems for the gala dinner.
• Provided complete on-site technical management and operational support throughout the forum and gala.

Outcome

The technical solution delivered a seamless production that successfully supported every stage of the Global Citizen Forum, from insightful keynote presentations and panel discussions to the prestigious gala dinner and live entertainment.

By integrating professional audio, lighting and video systems into a unified production environment, Evolution helped create an engaging experience that reflected the international stature of the forum while ensuring flawless technical performance throughout the event.

Project Ecosystem

Client:

Global Citizen Forum

Evolution Technical:

Designed, supplied and delivered the complete audiovisual production, including LED displays, professional audio systems, lighting, media servers, DJ equipment and on-site technical management throughout the forum and gala dinner.

Evolution Events:

Led client coordination, stakeholder management, project planning, production management and on-site delivery, ensuring seamless collaboration across all production partners and event teams.

Evolution Scenic:

Designed, fabricated and installed scenic elements, stage branding, presentation backdrops and bespoke scenic features that enhanced the forum and gala environments.

Evolution Furniture:

Supplied and installed furniture solutions for the conference, stage and hospitality areas, supporting both the functional and aesthetic requirements of the event.

Evolution Site Service: 

Provided generators, primary power distribution and secondary distribution boards (DBs), delivering reliable temporary power infrastructure to support all AVL systems throughout the event.