Wow, it’s been three years since my last post… so what happened?
Well, quite a lot, actually! I was fortunate to stay busy with French and English online events, as well as medical webinars, during that period of history we’d all rather forget. Soon enough, we transitioned back to in-person events, and I was so glad that we did!
Fast forward to 2024, and the year has been packed with exciting projects across multiple continents. Here are some of my highlights:
Digital Signage Production
A significant part of my year was once again spent on digital signage production. I worked on smaller events, some in a quirky Amsterdam venue, as well as a large-scale project at The Venetian in Las Vegas — the second consecutive year at this venue.
Vegas being Vegas, new screens are constantly popping up in all shapes, sizes and resolutions, which adds to the excitement! The project was complex, involving approximately 200 screens that required content creation and pre-show scheduling from the UK. Despite the challenges, I like to think we turned every obstacle into an opportunity. The end result looked fantastic and ran like clockwork, all thanks to the diligence of an incredible team based in the UK and all over the USA.
Content Management and Multilingual Production
Content management was a key deliverable this year, collaborating with both returning and new teams, crews, and clients from industries in my comfort zone, ie IT, CRM, and software. Events took us to London, Paris, Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, and even Pune, India.
Content was delivered in English, French, and German. While my German is not to the same standard as my French, I do love a challenge. Being part of teams who deliver seamlessly across languages and borders is definitely a highlight.
UEFA Champions League – Borussia Dortmund Fan Zone
Before the summer, I had an incredible opportunity to manage English and German stage screen content for LS Events for the Borussia Dortmund fan zone at London’s Hyde Park during the UEFA Champions League final. This project was a far cry from my usual corporate conference setting.
It was a deep dive into outdoor and festival-style productions with highly experienced crews. I learned a lot, the extended German team I worked with was phenomenal and Massaoke rocked the park before kick off! It was an unforgettable experience — something I can check off my bucket list.
Exhibition – Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
To round out the variety of my year, I supported a lovely business travel sales team with their booth at the International & French Travel Market fair in Paris, back at the familiar Porte de Versailles. A very successful few days over the Channel.
Reflecting on 2024
Aside from the occasional lost luggage and canceled flights, 2024 was a fantastic year. I continue to learn new tricks and remain in awe of my hugely talented peers. In an industry where timelines are shrinking, budgets are tightening, and expectations are constantly rising, solid teamwork has never been more essential.
I can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store — I hope to see you there!