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On April 1st and 2nd, at Stonex we reopened the doors of our Showroom in Madrid to celebrate a new edition of our Open Days, coinciding with the company's 45th anniversary. And once again, we did so surrounded by great professionals, top-notch presentations and panel discussions, and a great desire to share.
For two days, our space was filled with lighting designers, rigging technicians, programmers, and technical managers from theaters, musicals, and live events. They all had one thing in common: a desire to learn, share ideas, and try out firsthand the tools that make a difference on stage.
Talks that connect the technical with the creative
One of the strong points of this edition was undoubtedly the round tables and technical presentations, in which real-life experiences, daily challenges, and reflections on how we work together to make everything work when the lights go out were shared.
We open with “When illuminators and programmers speak the same language", a conversation between Juanjo Beloqui, Fede Díez, Chiqui Ruíz and Juanjo Llorens about how to build good technical communication during the production process. A talk filled with experiences and insights into the craft that brought more than a few smiles and left us with valuable insights.
This was followed by the presentation of Miguel Angel Valera, Ayrton's Brand Manager, focused on workflows between design and programming with GDTF and MVR in ETC EOS environmentsA highly technical and practical session, ideal for those looking to fine-tune each stage of an assembly using modern tools, which will gradually become the industry standard.
The second day started with the intervention of Ezequiel Nobili (AAI), which took us directly to the set of The Anthill to tell us how a lighting design is conceived, designed and maintained in television that must work like clockwork day after day.
And as a final touch, we held the round table “"And how do we stage this? Scenic creativity vs. the technical reality of the production." ", With CaCo García and Pablo Moreno, moderated by Valera. A conversation that explored design, mechanics, structures, flight, and many of the challenges involved in bringing an ambitious stage idea to life in major shows.
Stonex Showroom: Technical demos and real-time product testing
Beyond the training content, the Open Days were also an opportunity to see and touch equipment, ask questions directly to our technical team, and discover new ways to take advantage of your work tools. From lighting fixtures to motors, consoles, and structures, everything was ready to be experimented with and discussed among colleagues. It was also the perfect opportunity to explore the renovated Stonex Training Center and the formations that will be made over the next few months.
Additionally, in the evenings, we kept the showroom open in a more informal setting, ideal for networking, catching up with industry colleagues, and enjoying that relaxed time that's often lacking in everyday life.
At Stonex, we want to thank everyone who came here, the speakers who shared their experiences so generously, and all of you who continue to strive to do things right behind the scenes. Both our showroom and Training Center remain open year-round. for those who want to discover, form or simply share a coffee while talking about technology, creativity and entertainment.
