SAM GALA 2019
SERBIAN ASSOCIATION OF MANAGERS
SAM GALA 2019
SERBIAN ASSOCIATION OF MANAGERS
The approach to this year's SAM Gala event was in accordance with the key values of the Serbian Association of Managers – a comprehensive view of business, the long-term sustainability of ecosystems and other important universal issues.
For the award ceremony, which was attended by over four hundred guests, among whom were the most prominent representatives from the world of business, management, and foundations, we responded to the set design-related, technical and programmatic challenges. The special attention was devoted to developing the concept since the eighth SAM Gala was themed 'MANAGER 4.0'.
The main stage was designed as a space with a video wall made of seven LED screens, with the idea of creating a three-dimensional whole. The program was divided into four sections, presented through the values: reliability, friendship, change, and responsibility. Each unit was followed by a change of ambiance, by shifting colors and effects, and the act of presenting the Manager of the Year award was followed by a combination of all four colors, symbolizing a synthesis of all values into one.
This year, the Young Manager category was introduced through short and cheerful animated films. The films depicted the nominees' paths to success through a vision of the future of their business. To increase audience involvement, we conducted live voting via the SliDo app, in the informal categories for Gala Lady and Gala Gentleman of the Evening.
The three-hour program was hosted by actors Srdjan Timarov and Jelena Gavrilovic. Jelena performed the cover of Sinatra's famous song 'My Way', whose lyrics were adapted to the theme of the event. The overall atmosphere was complemented by performances of the attractive electro-string band Alektik.
The event was refreshed with a blend of futurism and elegance that consistently integrated the thematic goals and values of the event with a scenic audio-visual experience.
