The requirements for modern lighting solutions are constantly growing. Productions no longer only take place in traditional theaters or studios, but increasingly also in the open air, on temporary stages or at unusual locations. With the KL CORE IP, Elation is launching an LED light source onto the market that not only impresses with its…
Details“Don’t wait too long, get started” – that is Dr. Uve Samuel’s recommendation to the event industry. What should the industry start with? With the integration of AI. Artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually changing the way events are planned, held and experienced. What was considered a dream of the future just a few years ago…
DetailsThe Berlin Gasometer in Schöneberg is a landmark visible from afar and a symbol of the capital’s transition from industrial culture to forward-looking innovation. Where gas was once stored, a space has now been created where the energy transition, sustainability, and cutting-edge event technology come together. The Gasometer forms part of the EUREF Campus, a…
DetailsSafety has always been a key issue in the events industry. From trade fairs and congresses to festivals and corporate events, organisers must identify potential risks, implement preventative measures, and respond flexibly to unforeseen situations. The latest developments demonstrate that security encompasses far more than just admission controls and escape routes. It encompasses digital systems,…
DetailsOn July 11, 1240, Emperor Frederick II granted the city of Frankfurt the privilege of holding trade fairs, thus laying the foundation for a lively trade fair business in the city. This day is regarded as the birth of Messe Frankfurt. Merchants were thus granted the right to escort and a secure legal basis for…
DetailsThe event industry is changing: digital technologies, rising participant expectations and the desire for more interaction are changing the way events are planned and carried out. One term is cropping up more and more frequently: gamification. This refers to the use of playful elements to make events livelier, more interactive and more sustainable. But the…
DetailsLights flicker, music booms, 35,000 fans stand – in the middle of the NBA All-Star Weekend 2024. But this time it’s not just the game that’s extraordinary, but also the floor under the stars’ feet. The glass floor lights up, reacts and pulsates with every movement. Animations flow across the surface, statistics appear live, a…
DetailsFor several years now, the events industry has increasingly been faced with the task of reducing its ecological footprint. As well as issues such as energy supply and mobility, stage construction is also becoming a key area of focus. The question is: how can stage sets, backdrops and technical constructions be implemented in a resource-efficient…
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DetailsA new chapter in the history of event technology was written on 19 July 2025: The Dutch event brand Verknipt staged the world’s largest laser show at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. Using 1,100 lasers simultaneously, they significantly surpassed the previous Guinness World Record – a technical and logistical masterpiece that caused an international…
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