Conference News October 2021 | Page 52

Housing 2021 - back to creating live exhibitions

Housing 2021 was the fourth time Showcase worked on the award winning Chartered Institute of Housing ’ s annual conference and Europe ’ s leading housing festival . The live event took place in September 2021 at Manchester Central after 18 months of virtual discussions , debates and dialogue .
Type of event :
Client name : Event name : Housing 2021 Venue :
Live exhibition with hybrid streaming
Housing 2021 , Ocean Media Group
Manchester Central Convention Complex
Date of event : 7-9 September 2021
Numbers : Over 6000 attendees , 350 + speakers 350 + sponsors and exhibitors
Objective : The client asked Showcase to design and build various stages and theatres which involved creating design visuals and CADS as well as project management . They were also responsible for supporting the technical elements of the event such as managing the digital signage . They were also tasked with the live streaming for the hybrid element , which included preparing and managing the speakers .
Showcase was also briefed with supplying equipment for exhibition stands .
The client was also keen to have all stages being as sustainable as possible . This involved using recycled materials for the build and using existing furniture from Showcase ’ s own collection .
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