Conservation International

AV Concepts and Conservation International (CI), a high-profile international nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Earth’s natural heritage, inaugurated a 2-year agreement with CI’s 12th Annual Los Angeles Dinner in Hangar 8 of the Santa Monica Airport.  Speakers for this exciting event  included Harrison Ford (a CI Board Member), Jeffrey Katzenberg (CEO of DreamWorks), Gavin Newsom (San Francisco Mayor), Peter Seligmann (Chairman and CEO of Conservation International) and famed wildlife photographer Frans Lanting, whose magnificent work was vividly displayed on (2) 12’ x 20’ borderless screens using 12k HD projectors for all high definition playback.

AV Concepts’ greatest challenge was to transform the non traditional venue, with no existing electricity and no true rigging points into a comfortable “green” oasis ready to serve up dinner and a great show for CI’s supporters. The main stage showcased Conservation International’s 100% recyclable, reusable set and the stellar array of speakers; while musical performers Mass Ensemble were highlighted on four separate stages, requiring some complex and interesting audio-visual solutions, giving the group plenty of room to execute their unusual, internationally renowned performance.  Carbon from the event was offset through the Makira Forest Project in Madagascar.  To execute this gala spectacle with no rigging points, AV Concepts used 600 feet of 20 inch box truss to mount an impressive display of lighting and Meyer Mica Line Array speakers. 

The dinner was a great success, and AV Concepts looks forward to many eco-friendly events with the renowned conservation group, Conservation International.