🌍 Case Study — International Conference

COP 29
UN Climate Change Conference

Full-scale event production for the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC in Baku — delegate zones, exhibition infrastructure, AV systems, and branded environments.

Project Overview

The Challenge

COP 29, held in Baku in November 2024, was the largest international event ever hosted in Azerbaijan. GM Events was engaged to deliver comprehensive event production support — from delegate management zones and exhibition pavilions to AV infrastructure serving multiple plenary halls and side-event venues simultaneously.

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70,000+ Participants

Delegates, observers, media, and NGO representatives from 198 countries over two weeks.

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Baku Olympic Stadium Complex

Multiple venues including plenary halls, pavilion zones, media centre, and VIP areas.

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14-Day Event

Non-stop operations running 12+ hours per day across parallel sessions and exhibitions.

Deliverables

What We Delivered

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Country & Corporate Pavilions

Custom-built pavilions in the Green Zone for national delegations (Morocco, Portugal, and others) and corporate partners — complete with branded interiors, LED-integrated podiums, panel discussion stages, diplomatic seating areas, and interactive displays.

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AV Infrastructure

LED walls, projection systems, flat-screen displays for seminar pavilions, simultaneous interpretation in 6 UN languages, and live streaming equipment across multiple plenary halls and side-event venues.

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Furniture & Fit-Out

Premium furniture sourcing and installation across 100+ rooms — designer Barcelona lounge chairs, Eames-style modern seating, ergonomic office chairs, U-shaped conference tables for 40+ delegates, boardroom setups, high-bar networking areas, and VIP reception lounges.

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Print & Signage

Wayfinding systems, directional signage, delegate badges, programs, branded materials, roll-up banners for NGO pavilions, and printed backdrop panels across the entire venue complex.

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Lighting Design

Architectural and event lighting for plenary halls, track-mounted spotlight systems for pavilion zones, recessed ceiling lighting for meeting rooms, and accent lighting for VIP networking areas.

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Office & Back-of-House Infrastructure

Complete turnkey office fit-out — lockable storage cabinets, printing stations with multifunction copiers, cable management, carpeted corridors, and operational support spaces for delegation staff and media teams.

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Pavilion Stage & Podium Build

Custom-built presentation stages with LED-screen podiums, curved backdrop walls, VIP armchair panel setups, and integrated audio systems for country pavilions including Morocco and Portugal.

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On-Site Operations

50+ GM Events crew members on site daily for 14 days — setup, live technical support, furniture reconfiguration, troubleshooting, and complete teardown.

Results

Project Outcomes

70K+Participants
from 198 countries
14Days of
non-stop operations
100+Rooms furnished
& fitted out
50+GM Events crew
on site daily
6UN languages
interpretation
Furniture & Fit-Out

Premium Pavilion & Meeting Room Setups

From designer lounge furniture and diplomatic conference tables to country pavilion stages — every space at COP 29 was furnished and fitted out to the highest international standards.

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Country Pavilions

Morocco and Portugal pavilions with custom-built curved stages, LED-screen podiums with coat-of-arms branding, VIP armchairs, and professional lighting — designed for official diplomatic presentations and panel discussions.

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Boardrooms & Meeting Rooms

Multiple room configurations — from 8-person meeting pods with Eames-style chairs to 40+ person U-shaped conference halls with white tables, padded banquet chairs, and wall-mounted displays.

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VIP & Lounge Furniture

Premium white Barcelona chairs, tufted leather sofas, designer side tables, high-bar stools for networking areas, and potted plants — creating comfortable spaces for high-level diplomatic meetings.

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