IMEX Frankfurt 2026:

Event Design is in Your DNA

We have event production down to a science.

Encore Design Lab

Encore is returning to IMEX Frankfurt this May, bringing our Encore Design Lab to life through an immersive, insight-led experience.

Step inside and discover how the right combination of innovation, creativity, technology and production expertise comes together to design events that truly perform. This is where ideas are tested, refined and brought to life with precision.

Inside the Encore Design Lab

At the heart of our presence is the Encore Design Lab, where event production is broken down into its core components.

Together, these elements form the science behind exceptional events, giving you a clear view of how strategy becomes experience. Click here to find out more >>>

Here, you’ll explore the four essential blueprints behind every successful event:

Event Technology Full Service Production Creative Services Innovative Design

Event Technology

Maximize your event’s impact with technology that connects.

From vision to execution, we’ve got your back. We customize our support — including a vast network of resources and 12,000 highly-trained team members — to anticipate and plan for every possibility.

Audio-visual Technology
Visual environments & LED Display
Production Power & Connectivity
Lighting for Experience & Atmosphere
Scenic Execution & Show Environments
Digital platforms & Audience Engagement

Click here to find out more about our Event Technology offerings

Full Service Production

Every element of your production is covered.

From concept to delivery, we help turn bold ideas into seamless live moments. We build the right support around your event, from the first sketch to the final cue.

Live Event production & Show Design
Technical Direction & Show Management
Talent Management
Production Technology Management
Rigging & Production Infrastructure

Click here to find out more about our production offerings

Creative Services

Experience creative strategies that connect every element.

Need help shaping your entire event’s look and feel? Or just some graphics to tie it all together? Whatever the ask, we help you connect every creative element into something meaningful.

Experience Design
Event theme and branding
Content creation
Video production

Click here to find out more about our Creative Services offerings

Innovative Design

Event design, refined through innovation and experience

Innovation underpins how we design more inclusive, engaging event experiences. Using intelligent, audience‑centric technology, we remove barriers and increase participation through real‑time access, interaction and storytelling — connecting in‑person and remote audiences in meaningful ways.

AI‑powered captions and translations in over 50+ languages using Wordly.
Live polling and Q&A via audience mobile devices using Polling+
Auracast – next‑generation audio broadcasting for flexible, inclusive events
Interactive storytelling and participation for all attendees via Chime Live

All the elements for ultimate connection.

Every element matters. We bring together the right components to create consistently successful outcomes.

80+

Years of creating

impactful events

2,100+

Venue partnerships

400,000

Events produced

annually

25M

People connected

by our events