From Nostalgia to Momentum

Bringing Life to an Immersive Experience at the Saudi–US Investment Forum. In Less Than Two Weeks!

On the 1st of May 2025, just 15 minutes after signing a landmark joint venture that established VOQIN’ as a partner for experiences and events in Saudi Arabia, our team was pulled into a high-stakes mission: to design and deliver a groundbreaking opening experience for the Saudi–US Investment Forum.

The event, set within the symbolic King Abdulaziz Conference Center, marked eighty years of strategic alignment between the Kingdom and the United States. It brought together global figures, including President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the Saudi Minister of Investment, amongst othersa powerful moment that demanded more than protocol. It needed to be a catalyst for progress.

It was a moment of global attention, designed to convert historic ties into future opportunities, and align with the Kingdom’s bold ambitions under Vision 2030.

/ Type

High Profile Conference
Public Sector
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

THE CLIENT

Ministry of Investment, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Investment for Saudi Arabia (MISA) is the agency in charge of regulating, developing, and promoting domestic and foreign investment in the Kingdom and protecting the rights of investors.

The ongoing transformation of Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030 is unlocking new opportunities at an unprecedented pace. (MISA) is facilitating access to these opportunities by developing a reliable, robust, business-friendly ecosystem, working across government to ensure investors and businesses are supported through their investment journey.

THE CHALLENGE

Saudi Arabia needed to host a welcoming experience that would go beyond protocol. It had the ambition to:

It had the ambition to:

/ Strengthen U.S.–Saudi relations with a future-focused tone

/ Celebrate over eighty years of friendship between nations

/ Communicate innovation, openness, and opportunity

/ Deliver a high-level experience that would emotionally engage heads of state, CEOs, and global stakeholders

We needed to translate this into an emotional journey for our guests that would honor the past with dignity, ignite the present with clarity and signal the future with purpose.

And we had less than two weeks to do it.

THE SOLUTION

Using our Emotional Thinking Methodology we crafted an experience where storytelling became strategy, symbolism became substance and emotion became a tool for diplomacy.

From History to Horizon

We knew this had to be more than just an opening moment. We needed to set the tone and drive home the message that this was not just about celebrating history. It was about setting hearts and minds on the horizon of Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Vision.

Entrance – Intrigue & Curiosity

Guests entered the VIP round room, greeted by two gigantic LED screens. On one side, the founding moment with King Abdulaziz and President Roosevelt, and on the other side the present day with President Trump greeting King Salman.

Behind them,waving curtains in Saudi Arabian green set the stage for what was to come: an immersive journey through shared history, enduring partnership, and a bold vision for the future.

Relationship Gallery – From Stillness to Story

At first glance, the hallway appeared traditional. Then, the unexpected happened. LED walls, disguised to match the venue’s architecture, slowly transformed, simulating walls that breathed, spoke, and remembered.

The golden frames lining the room turned into portals through time. In the largest, King Abdulaziz appeared, locking eyes with guests as the deep voice of a narrator began guiding them through the milestones of Saudi–U.S. cooperation. All around, historical memorabilia came to life, engaging in a rich dialogue that unfolded between nations and across decades.

On display, an interactive book installation brought history to life. Its pages pulsing with movement, recounting a century of shared achievements, friendship, and mutual prosperity.

Design & Symbolism

Blending heritage and cutting-edge technology, the setup evoked a sense of familiarity and grandeur, taking guests from curiosity to pride, from warmth to confidence, leaving them at the end in a state of readiness and trust—perfectly timed for a day of strategic deals and announcements.

 

WHAT WE DELIVERED:

/ Flawless Execution – In Record Time
From concept to reality in under two weeks, without compromising quality or impact.

/ An Experience for Global Leadership
Designed for Saudi Royalty, the U.S. Presidential Committee, Ministers, top-tier investors, and world business leaders.

/ Emotionally-Driven Design & Storytelling
Crafted through VOQIN’s Emotional Thinking methodology to create deep resonance and inspire action.

/ Interactive Media Powered by AI
Developed dynamic content using cutting-edge AI tools, bringing history and symbolism vividly to life.

/ High-End Production Across Every Touchpoint
From staging and tech integration to rehearsals and finishing details, every element was of the highest standard.

/ 360º Strategic Alignment
Every choice aligned with Vision 2030, diplomatic priorities, and economic goals, merging innovation with national narrative.

THE RESULT

This project marked VOQIN’s debut in the Kingdom, and it couldn’t have been more symbolic. It was not just a significant moment. It was a statement of intent.

Although the full activation was ultimately partially put on-hold, this was a challenge we delivered on, that:

/ Earned praise for its creativity, depth, and emotional resonance

/ Showcased VOQIN’s unmatched agility and strategic storytelling

/ Proved our ability to execute high-level experiences in record time

/ Positioned VOQIN’ as a trusted event partner in Saudi Arabia’s transformation