ACI-NA & ACI World Annual: Impactful, Cohesive Association Events

ACI-NA & ACI World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition

Client: Airports Council International |  Event Type: Association Annual Meeting & Expo

 

Objective

The ACI‑NA Annual Conference & Exhibition brings together airport leaders, partners, and stakeholders from across the U.S. and Canada for education, networking, and industry connection. For its conference in Toronto, ACI‑NA needed a trusted partner to deliver a cohesive, large‑scale event experience that balanced strong branding, seamless production, and attendee engagement across general sessions, the expo hall, and sponsor activations. The goal was to confidently translate ACI‑NA’s vision into an intuitive, high‑impact environment while navigating the nuances of producing a major association event in Canada.

“Having a trusted partner like Hargrove, and now Encore, it makes all the difference in event planning. I consider them friends at this point; they are above and beyond. I absolutely love working with them, there’s a reason we’ve been with them for over a decade.”

Christy Burney
Managing Director, Conferences, Airports Council International

Solution

Hargrove and Encore partnered together to deliver an integrated event and expo experience that combined strategic design, custom fabrication, and full technical production. Hargrove led experience design and exhibit fabrication, creating branded environments that supported attendee flow, engagement, and storytelling, while Encore executed staging, lighting, audio, and video across general sessions and live programming. Through close cross‑border collaboration and local expertise, the teams ensured a seamless on‑site experience that aligned creative vision with flawless execution.

Services Provided
  • Event Production & Management
  • General Service Contracting
  • Design & Fabrication
  • Custom Stage Design & Build
  • Expo Floor Management
  • Exhibitor Services
  • Graphic Design & Detailing
  • Shipping & Material Handling
  • Onsite Labor & Logistics
  • Show Management Support
  • Encore services include: General Session Production, Breakout Session Production, Lighting Design, Event Technologies and Expo Floor AV Solutions