Sibos

Sibos 2022 marked the return of the world’s premier financial services conference as a hybrid, four-day global event in Amsterdam — delivered in just six months while achieving its most sustainable edition to date. Partnering with Swift since 2019, FIRST designed and produced a fully integrated experience at RAI Amsterdam, elevating both the in-person and virtual journeys. The team managed pre-, during-, and post-event production for exhibitors and speakers, created a high-impact “Hello Again” opening film, and delivered Sibos TV — a broadcast-quality channel live-streamed from a custom on-site studio. A 40-person design and video team produced live and on-demand content, while a dedicated Speaker Lounge supported 550+ speakers with presentation design, coaching, and content expertise. Sustainability was embedded throughout the program, reducing waste by 20%, lowering CO2 emissions by 15%, and implementing 100% recyclable carpeting. Sibos 2022 welcomed over 10,000 participants (86% in person), featured 220+ exhibitors and 250+ hours of content, and earned three 2023 Eventex Awards, setting a new benchmark for hybrid scale and responsible production.