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April 1, 2016

South by Southwest

South by Southwest

South by Southwest 2016 took place March 11 to 20 at various locations in Austin, Texas. An extension of SXSWi's food program, FYI network hosted its first culinary activation at the Driskill Hotel from March 12 to 14. Along with a "Quesoff" competition and a station that gave lessons on Instagramming food, the event featured an edible wall installation. Designed by food typographer Danielle Evans, the wall—which spelled out "Feed Your Imagination"—included local eats from Voodoo Doughnut, Sugar Mama's Bakeshop, and Whole Foods.

Photo: Courtesy of FYI BiteClub

'In my creative dialogues with Genesis, we hunted for clues to unlock immersive storytelling authentic to Korean history and culture. I tend to look for visual inspiration in history and design first. When we came across the concept of Dongji—the longest night of the year—this seemed to humanize an experience of celebrating the changing quality of light outside to inspire how we might feel immersed by the experience inside the space,' Tobman said.

Starry Night: Get a Peek Inside This New Celestial Installation in NYC

The 2015 TED Conference in Vancouver brought a playful twist to its lounges, where attendees could watch speaker simulcasts. A standout was the new ball pit, filled with beanbag chairs and beach balls, offering a relaxed and whimsical setting to absorb big ideas while fostering creativity and connection.

15 Creativity-Sparking Breakout Moments at Conferences

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Winners of BizBash's 12th Annual Event Experience Awards

One of the event's major touchpoints was this curated display of PCA Skin’s hero hydration products.

How This Skincare Brand Activation Made Waves (Literally) with Its Water-Focused Design

Event Production & Fabrication

Starry Night: Get a Peek Inside This New Celestial Installation in NYC

Creative director and production designer Ethan Tobman transformed Genesis House into a Korean night sky.

'In my creative dialogues with Genesis, we hunted for clues to unlock immersive storytelling authentic to Korean history and culture. I tend to look for visual inspiration in history and design first. When we came across the concept of Dongji—the longest night of the year—this seemed to humanize an experience of celebrating the changing quality of light outside to inspire how we might feel immersed by the experience inside the space,' Tobman said.

15 Creativity-Sparking Breakout Moments at Conferences

Breakout moments aren’t just breaks—they’re often where creativity thrives. These examples will make you rethink how conferences can inspire connection and innovation beyond the main stage.

The 2015 TED Conference in Vancouver brought a playful twist to its lounges, where attendees could watch speaker simulcasts. A standout was the new ball pit, filled with beanbag chairs and beach balls, offering a relaxed and whimsical setting to absorb big ideas while fostering creativity and connection.

Event Production & Fabrication

Winners of BizBash's 12th Annual Event Experience Awards

You submitted, and our advisory board selected! Here are the winners of BizBash's 12th annual Event Experience Awards (EEAs).

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Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships

How This Skincare Brand Activation Made Waves (Literally) with Its Water-Focused Design

Blue hues, curated treatments, and a touch of tech turned a minimalist space into a hydration haven for PCA Skin.

One of the event's major touchpoints was this curated display of PCA Skin’s hero hydration products.

Turn Your Events Into Winter Wonderlands with Snow Effects

Learn how this ultra-realistic artificial snow for events provides a touch of magic that’s as environmentally friendly as it is stunning.

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40+ Adrenaline-Filled Event Moments From 2024's Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

From high-speed thrills on the track to immersive fan experiences, star-studded performances, and creative sponsor activations, here’s how the Las Vegas Grand Prix brought the energy of the Strip to life.

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Winners of BizBash's 12th Annual Event Experience Awards

40+ Adrenaline-Filled Event Moments From 2024's Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

How This Event Vendor Handled 10 High-Profile Events—in Just One Week

‘Tis the Season: 8 Inspo-Filled Holiday Pop-Ups That Caught Our Eye

How This Skincare Brand Activation Made Waves (Literally) with Its Water-Focused Design

15 Creativity-Sparking Breakout Moments at Conferences

How This Event Vendor Handled 10 High-Profile Events—in Just One Week

Recently, AV tech company ShowPro did seven figures of business in one week. Here's how the team thrived under the pressure of what they like to call "Heaven Week."

ShowPro provided lights, sound, and video for this year's Vulture Festival, which took place Nov. 16-17 at nya EAST in Los Angeles. (Check out our full coverage of the festival here.)

Game-Changing Event Profs in Professional Sports United at This Special Networking Event in D.C.

The Sports Innovation Forum welcomed 125 attendees from organizations like ESPN and Formula 1, NFL teams, and more.

During the Sports Innovation Forum, 125 event profs from the professional sports and entertainment world gathered in Washington, D.C., Nov. 20-22 for networking opportunities, education, intimate dinners, and site tours.

What to Expect After Purchase: Your MAX Mobile LED Trailer Journey With Insane Impact

Service commitment you won’t find anywhere else.

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Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships

‘Tis the Season: 8 Inspo-Filled Holiday Pop-Ups That Caught Our Eye

Nothing gets BizBash in the holiday groove like a festive pop-up.

Somewhere Nowhere NYC's Winter Wonderland Party

Event Production & Fabrication

How Vulture Festival Created More Space for This Year's Popular Programming

The pop-culture-loving event took over nya EAST for two days and brought the brand's editorial voice to life.

One of the most popular events from this year's Vulture Festival was a conversation with Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. The reality TV duo promoted their upcoming Peacock original series, Paris & Nicole: The Encore. Attendees were encouraged to dress in their favorite Paris-and-Nicole-Y2K-inspired attire.

Event Tech & Tools

Event Tech Check: An AI-Powered Event Assistant, New Venue Sourcing Tools, and More

BizBash takes a deep dive into the newest tech solutions for events of all types, plus the latest must-know industry news.

BizBash recently debuted our Most Innovative Meetings of 2024 feature, which spotlighted standout business gatherings—and plenty to tech-driven solutions—from brands like Google Cloud, Canva, and HubSpot. (Pictured: the tech-forward Visa Payments Forum, produced by Imagination in partnership with Wilson Dow Group, had a central LED cube that showcased Visa’s intelligent systems with dynamic content that adjusted throughout the day.)

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