Inside Visual Architects: How Set Design, Robotics and AI are Shaping Events

About this episode

James Dickson interviews Lefteris Angelidis about the evolution of Visual Architects and the impact of technology on event design.

Recorded live at Confex 2026 inside an Evolution Dome, James Dickson sits down with Lefteris Angelidis, CEO and creative director of Visual Architects. They discuss the company’s journey from club and festival theming to a full-service creative production house with manufacturing, 3D, robotics and interior design capabilities. The conversation covers how 3D renders and AI speed creative briefs, the importance of in-house synergy between design and production, sustainability through reusable assets, Manchester roots and international projects, and the logistics and opportunities shaping events today. Find out more about Visual Architects Thanks to our friends at Evolution Dome for helping make these episodes possible. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here.If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form.

People in this episode

Host: James Dickson

Guest: Lefteris Angelidis

Topics covered

• set design
• robotics
• AI in events
• creative production
• sustainability
• event logistics

Keywords

• event design
• 3D rendering
• creative briefs
• in-house synergy
• reusable assets
• international projects

Sponsors

Evolution Dome

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Visual Architects

Places: Manchester

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