The LG Innovators' Ball, held Thursday at the Ontario Science Centre—which we covered here—wrapped up with an after-party for more than 1,200 guests. Following a meal prepared by renowned chef Susur Lee, 450 dinner guests joined 800 party guests in the Westin Family Innovation Centre for an espionage-themed party that lasted into the wee hours of the morning.
To create a sense of connection for guests in the three party rooms, organizers used “spy cams” to film and broadcast what was happening in each space, said Matt Wiesenfeld, director of annual giving and a member of the event planning team. “The Science Centre is an interesting venue that most people don’t come to unless they’ve got young kids. People are very interested and awestruck to see what we can do,” he said. “It’s a massive space…we have events here all the time, but nobody uses all the different spaces we use.”
The venue remained open to the public until 5 p.m. Thursday, a factor that added “a level of complexity” to the planning process, Wiesenfeld said. “It’s a logistical challenge but on we’re getting better at.” The technical and lighting installation began on Tuesday, and deliveries arrived on site throughout the week. “Come 5 p.m. it’s a hive of activity,” he said.
