digital transformation. The award show, hosted by Christian Clerici, celebrated Austria’s most impactful digital transformation and AI projects and brought a strong “IT Oscar night” energy to the stage.

Our scope covered the complete on-screen system that guided the audience through the night: category animations, nominee and winner moments, lower thirds, transitions, stingers, and seamless stage loops. We built a coherent visual framework that could handle live timing with maximum reliability, while staying premium, dynamic, and unmistakably aligned with Microsoft’s brand presence. The goal was to support the show flow and stage direction without distraction — clear hierarchy, strong legibility, and a confident, modern aesthetic.

The program highlighted outstanding projects across multiple categories, including Innovation, SMB, Newcomer of the Year, Public Sector, Security, and Sustainability — reflecting the breadth of digital initiatives shaping Austria’s future.

To elevate the emotional arc of the show, the experience was paired with bespoke music composed by Daniel Stadler (Frame Records Studio). As always, Assist Communications delivered excellent event production and coordination, making the collaboration smooth, efficient, and highly professional.

We’re proud to have shaped the visual heartbeat of this evening — celebrating innovation, leadership, and the projects that move Austria’s digital future forward.