“Back to Basics” with HCA

On Sept. 7, 2016 more than 1,800 guests gathered for the Hospital Corporation of America’s (HCA) “2016 IT&S All Hands” Convention. HCA is one of the nation’s leading providers of health care services made up of locally-managed facilities including more than 250 hospitals and free-standing surgery centers located in 20 U.S. states and in the United Kingdom.

As coordinators of the corporate meeting, JHE developed the “Back to Basics” vision with a 80s theme and provided full production at Nashville’s Music City Center. An 80s-themed arcade welcomed guests at the venue with neon LED glow bars, high tops, a custom backdrop and vintage video games including Miss Pac Man and Space Invaders.

By The Numbers:

Nine JHE staff including two video, one lighting and one audio technician. JHE Technical Director Ash Munro and Project Manager Natalie Epperly

Assets provided by JHE included audio system; video package featuring two 12 by 16 video screens, video sourcing, video graphics playback and program recording, and full show lighting package.

Services provided were stage design; full audio, video and lighting production; run of show support in conjunction with the client; and custom centerpieces for 182 tables that included round LED lighted bases with neon-colored water beads that lit up in multiple size vases to highlight the 80s theme.