Defense Tech Live Event Production

THE CLIENT

HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) is America's largest military shipbuilder and a global leader in defense technology, providing advanced capabilities that protect warfighters across every domain. Within the company, the Mission Technologies Division is the specific arm responsible for driving the advanced, integrated defense solutions that protect warfighters across every domain, aligning with HII's broader mission as a leader in defense technology.

THE CHALLENGE

HII required a strategic production partner to support the Mission Technologies Division for Defense Tech LIVE, specifically one capable of bridging the gap between sophisticated defense capabilities and an emotionally resonant visual design for both employees and stakeholders.

The primary objective was to convert a hotel ballroom into a theater-grade environment that solidified HII as a leader in integrated defense technology. This required a unified visual strategy to manage a massive LED setup, consisting of a 35.75' x 16.25' primary screen and two 79' x 8.25' side screens, ensuring all displays functioned as a singular, cohesive unit.

THE SOLUTION

To deliver environmental immersion at scale, 900lbs engineered an integrated content ecosystem that redefined the hotel ballroom as a theater-grade arena. The main stage functioned as the strategic anchor, showcasing a high-velocity, 30-second Hype Video alongside a unified Mission Technology Capability Video. These productions utilized sophisticated, technical motion graphics and dynamic overlay animations to articulate HII’s brand pillars, "Transforming Tech" and "Speed Advantage”. The visual narrative extended across two massive transparent LED side screens, each spanning 79' x 8.25’, fully immersing the audience

To ensure a seamless atmosphere throughout the event, 900lbs curated additional demo content and ambient looping animation visuals. These assets integrated HII design language with refined motion within a dark, moody aesthetic, establishing a sophisticated visual layer that complemented the primary stage programming while maintaining focus on live presenters.

THE RESULTS

Defense Tech LIVE delivered a unified, theater-quality experience that elevated HII's brand presence far beyond a traditional corporate event. Attendees were surrounded by cohesive content from the moment they entered the ballroom, with the side screens providing a constant, immersive layer of product storytelling and ambient atmosphere that complemented the main stage programming. The integrated environment successfully bridged the gap between complex defense capabilities and emotionally resonant visual design, giving HII a powerful showcase for both employee engagement and customer communication at a flagship event.