Greater Wichita Partnership Annual Meeting

For the Greater Wichita Partnership’s Annual Meeting, the theme, “The Future is…” imagined a Wichita in 2043.

We used child holograms, ambient AI-driven visuals, and futuristic analog synth music to plunge guests into a world they hadn’t seen before—but could clearly imagine. The venue was lit in immersive blue and pink hues that matched the visuals, and an unusual L-shaped digital display paired with a 15-foot speaker tower set the tone: this wasn’t your typical keynote and cocktail hour. It was the future—now.

Immersive events aren’t just visual—they’re multi-sensory experiences.

Think beyond stage lights and consider how dynamic lighting, smart audio, and interactive elements like VR/AR or projection mapping can transform a space. Use sound to shift energy. Use lighting to tell a story. Use unexpected tech to draw your audience out of passivity and into participation.

Event Collaborators with Gardner Design: 

• Video – Justin McClure Creative
• Sound, Lighting, Projection Mapping – Kent AV
• Event Logistics & Planning – Ambiance