In 2019, FAST COMPANY looked to Bookem Danno Productions to produce not one, but two venues for their annual Innovation Festival. Within blocks of each other, The Caldwell Factory and Union West became the two bases for the Innovation Festival. The Caldwell Factory, a gorgeous but entirely raw space, required full staging, backdrops and rentals to build out the space for the featured speakers such as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jordan Peele, Kanye West, Elizabeth Banks, Meek Mills and many more. Speaking to sold out audiences and streamed well beyond the walls of The Caldwell Factory, the annual series once again drew record numbers.
Union West hosted the more interactive experiences of the festival. Again, a primarily raw space, three custom, sound proof, break out rooms were build on site featuring various speakers and interactive sessions. A dynamic Mailchimp activation was built on site along with an engaging set up from Lincoln. In the evening, cocktail mixers were held and the Innovation Awards were distributed. With thousands passing through both venues over the course of the 5 day program, the FAST COMPANY continues to raise the bar for engaging content, spectacular speakers and immersive experiences.