Rosewood Front Row Tokyo: A Celebration of Culture and Luxury
Empire Entertainment was honored to produce the inaugural Rosewood Front Row Tokyo at Star Rise Tower, marking Rosewood Hotels & Resorts' debut in Japan and celebrating the opening of Rosewood Miyakojima. This event, the third installment in Rosewood's global cultural series, immersed guests in the rich tapestry of Japanese art, design, gastronomy, and music.
The evening commenced with an intimate, seated four-course dinner for 100 distinguished guests. Chef Natsuko Shoji of the acclaimed restaurant été curated a menu inspired by the flavors of Okinawa, embodying the essence of Miyakojima. The dining space was transformed into an ethereal environment through 360-degree projections on semi-transparent fabrics, complemented by artful lighting that evoked a dreamlike ambiance. Musical virtuoso Reuben James and his band provided soulful performances, enhancing the multi-sensory experience.
Notable attendees included former First Lady Akie Abe, Academy Award-nominated actress Rinko Kikuchi, and influential figures from Japan's cultural and business worlds. Following the dinner, an additional 300 guests joined the after-party in an adjacent studio. The celebration continued with a dynamic DJ set by Antonin Courant and bespoke sake cocktails crafted by the renowned bar twelv.
Rosewood Front Row Tokyo exemplified Rosewood's "A Sense of Place®" philosophy, seamlessly integrating the cultural heritage of Miyakojima into every facet of the event. Empire Entertainment is honored to have collaborated with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts in bringing this visionary event to life, setting a new standard for luxury experiences in Japan.
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Guests received their first taste of technological innovation at registration, where they were welcomed by name on a reactive LED screen installation covering the full width of the entry wall. A large lunch café was created with a décor scheme that incorporated custom-built, ceiling-high steel LED frames draped with foliage to create smaller, intimate restaurant-style spaces that displayed both technology and nature.
A series of breakout sessions presented content targeted to attendees’ varied interests, while imagery displayed throughout the venue showcased real-life applications of how products designed to empower developers help to unleash the power of data and reimagine possibilities that will improve our world.
Every element of Microsoft Connect(); from registration, breakfast and keynote, to lunch and evening cocktails, were custom-designed to communicate exacting brand messaging and to deliver a high-touch guest experience to this important audience. The keynote and breakout sessions were livestreamed through an onsite studio built for this purpose and content was watched online by millions around the world.
Empire is proud to collaborate with Microsoft on this annual, top-tier business communication event.
To view excerpts of Connect(); 2017, please visit https://www.microsoft.com/connectevent
