The Brief

Across the Business Design Centre, **five stages operated simultaneously**, including a main auditorium, four breakout rooms and a stage on the exhibition floor. Alongside the conference programme, the organisers needed:

- A space to host interviews
- A bespoke exhibitor feature zone for a key exhibitor, Open Banking Limited
- A full transformation of the main auditorium for the evening awards ceremony

The challenge was to deliver these spaces as fully realised, self-contained experiences, while maintaining a unified production standard across the venue.

Pre-Production and Planning

Success for an event of this scale starts long before doors open. Multiple site visits, detailed floorplans, technical planning and set designs were developed to ensure every stage and studio would function smoothly.

Motion graphics, visual assets and awards content were produced in advance, while rehearsals and run-of-show planning allowed the team to anticipate every cue and transition. This level of preparation meant the live event could feel effortless for attendees, even with multiple shows running concurrently.

Sessions and Breakout Stages

Each of the five stages had its own identity and themes but shared a consistent standard in design and production. Staging, set, wireless microphones, feature lighting, lecterns and presentation management were deployed throughout.

- Main stage featured 2x large **LED walls (3.5m x 2m) used to display slides, videos and live relay of our cameras to ensure everyone in the auditorium could see the action** - Remaining stages were supported by twin **85-inch screens**, offering an inclusive viewing experience for attendees in the audience - Each breakout stage matched, with only the theme, branding and colour scheme changing each time

Audio was recorded from every stage, with the main auditorium fully captured with video. This approach allowed sessions to be transcribed, analysed and repurposed for post-event use, marketing and PR activity - ensuring the event’s content continued to deliver value well beyond the live audience.

The Live Lounge Studio and Exhibitor Pop-Up Studio

A dedicated “Live Lounge” provided a relaxed, broadcast-quality environment for interviews with speakers and sponsors. These sessions were produced specifically for Open Banking Expo’s own content channels, creating a valuable library of insight-driven material to support ongoing promotion for 2026’s upcoming events.

The studio offered a space for speakers to expand on the sessions and gave the opportunity for exhibitors to share their insights with the open banking and finance community.

We also helped one of the exhibitors at the show, Open Banking Limited, for whom we provided a bespoke pop-up studio built directly into their exhibition stand. Functioning as a hybrid broadcast and podcast space, it hosted filmed panels, fireside chats and interviews as part of the organisation’s brand launch at the show.

The content captured during the event has since been repurposed across podcasts, marketing campaigns and thought-leadership initiatives.

Evenings Awards Ceremony

At the close of day one conference programme, the main auditorium was transformed into an awards venue for over 150 guests, celebrating 17 award categories.

The transition from conference to ceremony was handled seamlessly, with:

- Staging and set design
- LED screens and motion graphics
- Awards intro sting
- Autocue for the host and presenters
- Carefully managed slide decks and visual assets

Our production team worked closely with their host, the event announcer and live performers, providing full show calling and live production to deliver a memorable and engaging awards experience.

Content Capture and Post-Event Value

A post-event highlights video and social media content such as Vox Pops were also delivered. Audio from all stages were captured to support post event comms, and internal reporting.  This meant Open Banking Expo was able to extend the value of the programme far beyond the two days of live delivery.

Event Impact & Results

- Total Hours Captured: 50+ Hours - Total pre-registrations: 1,400 - Attendees checked in: 1,100+ - Show-up rate: 78% - Overall satisfaction score: 4.3 out of 5

Content usage post-event:

- Highlight video and vox pops used across social channels - Content featured in post-event communications and internal reporting - Winner clips and speaker content supporting promotion for Open Banking Expo 2026

Client Testimonial

“For Open Banking Expo 2025, it was a huge advantage having First Sight Media cover so much of the event under one trusted production partner. From the very beginning you worked closely with our team, helping shape a clear plan and giving us total confidence that the show’s production was in safe hands.

Onsite, the delivery was smooth, responsive, and professional, and the content you captured across the conference and evening programme has given us a bank of high-quality assets we can keep using long after the event. I’d happily recommend First Sight Media to any event team looking for a reliable partner who can elevate both the live experience and the post-event content.”*

Kelly Stanley, Co-Founder, Open Banking Expo

The Outcome

The approach ensured Open Banking Expo 2025 ran smoothly, looked cohesive, and left behind a rich library of content for ongoing use. Speakers and delegates experienced a seamless journey, exhibitors benefited from high-quality recordings and interviews, and the awards ceremony concluded the event on a polished, celebratory note.

First Sight Media acted as the technical backbone of the event, providing the production expertise that allowed the Expo to shine, all while enabling organisers and attendees to focus on what mattered most: the content, the connections and the experience.